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NRC Issues 100th Renewed License With Diablo Canyon Approvals
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Issues 100th Renewed License with Diablo Canyon Approvals
ROCKVILLE, Md.--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant for an additional 20 years, marking the 99th and 100th renewed commercial reactor operating licenses. Reaching this milestone reflects more than two decades of sustained regulatory oversight and technical rigor under the NRC's license renewal program.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 are
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Issues 100th Renewed License with Diablo Canyon Approvals
ROCKVILLE, Md.--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant for an additional 20 years, marking the 99th and 100th renewed commercial reactor operating licenses. Reaching this milestone reflects more than two decades of sustained regulatory oversight and technical rigor under the NRC's license renewal program.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 arepressurized-water reactors in Avila Beach, California. Unit 1's operating license will now expire on Nov. 2, 2044, and Unit 2's will expire on Aug. 26, 2045.
The NRC's review of the application for renewal of the licenses addressed safety and environmental matters. Both a safety evaluation and a final supplemental environmental impact statement were issued in June 2025. The NRC issued the renewed licenses after receiving documentation from PG&E of the required federal certifications under the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Clean Water Act.
The NRC's safety evaluation and final supplemental environmental impact statement, as well as other information regarding the Diablo Canyon license renewal application, are available on the NRC website, which also contains general information about the license renewal process.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-039.pdf
HCL America to Pay $495,000 in EEOC Age and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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HCL America to Pay $495,000 in EEOC Age and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
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Settlement resolves federal claims that international tech consulting company unlawfully rejected an older job applicant
SAN FRANCISCO - A multinational technology consulting company doing business in the United States as HCL America, Inc., and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, agreed to pay $495,000 and provide injunctive relief to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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HCL America to Pay $495,000 in EEOC Age and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
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Settlement resolves federal claims that international tech consulting company unlawfully rejected an older job applicant
SAN FRANCISCO - A multinational technology consulting company doing business in the United States as HCL America, Inc., and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, agreed to pay $495,000 and provide injunctive relief to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment OpportunityCommission (EEOC) in August 2024, the federal agency announced today.
According to the suit, in July 2021, HCL America rejected a qualified 62-year-old job applicant of Indian descent, who applied for a sales director position, stating in an email that he was "too old," and also sought applications from non-Indian candidates. A younger, non-Indian candidate was hired for the position.
"Hiring must be based on merit-not age or national origin-as the ADEA and Title VII requires," said Christopher Green, district director for the EEOC's San Francisco District Office. "The EEOC is committed to evenhanded enforcement of anti-discrimination laws and will hold employers accountable when they deny applicants opportunities because of their age or national origin."
The suit charged the company with violating both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on national origin. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. HCL America, Inc., Case No. 5:24-cv-04694) in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its administrative conciliation process.
Under the two-year consent decree approved by the court on April 2, 2026, HCL America will pay $495,000 to the applicant, and work with a third-party consultant to review and/or revise its policies and procedures concerning discrimination based on age and national origin. The company will also train its recruitment personnel, managers and supervisors.
"Employers must ensure they are in compliance with federal law and provide training for hiring managers and recruiters to understand their responsibilities to prevent age and national origin discrimination," said Roberta L. Steele, regional attorney for the EEOC's San Francisco District Office. "We encourage all employers to adopt policies and provide training to prevent discrimination."
For more information on age discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/age-discrimination. For more information on national origin discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/national-origin-discrimination.
The EEOC's San Francisco District Office has jurisdiction over Northern California, Northern Nevada, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/hcl-america-pay-495000-eeoc-age-and-national-origin-discrimination-lawsuit
FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan
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The Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years.
The new plan lays out the agency's mission, vision, and goals and establishes metrics to track the agency's work. Updates to the strategic plan were made after an extensive review process by agency staff as well as feedback from the public comment period held last fall.
The Commission vote to approve the new strategic plan was 2-0.
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan
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The Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years.
The new plan lays out the agency's mission, vision, and goals and establishes metrics to track the agency's work. Updates to the strategic plan were made after an extensive review process by agency staff as well as feedback from the public comment period held last fall.
The Commission vote to approve the new strategic plan was 2-0.
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Originaltext here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-publishes-new-strategic-plan
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving TecFlox Hair & Beard Growth Serum Bottles
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 2, 2026:
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Name of Product: TecFlox Hair and Beard Growth Serum Bottles
Hazard: The hair and beard growth serum contains minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The bottles are not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: April 02, 2026
Units: About 900
Consumer Contact: By email at TecFloxrecall@outlook.com.
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 2, 2026:
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Name of Product: TecFlox Hair and Beard Growth Serum Bottles
Hazard: The hair and beard growth serum contains minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The bottles are not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: April 02, 2026
Units: About 900
Consumer Contact: By email at TecFloxrecall@outlook.com.
RecallDetails
Description: This recall involves TecFlox's topical solution bottles. The hair and beard growth serum comes in white plastic bottles fitted with a white nozzle and was sold in packs of four bottles. "TecFlox Minoxidil Topical Solution" is printed on the bottle's label and the manufacture date "MFD 2025.8.25" on the underside of the bottle.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately secure the recalled serum bottles out of sight and reach of children and contact TECFLOX to receive free replacement serum bottles, including shipping. Only bottles with serum remaining will be replaced. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the bottles' contents and email a photo of the bottles in the trash, showing the manufacture date to TecFloxrecall@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Manufacturer(s): Amazon.com in October 2025 for about $30.
Retailer: Jichehui Electronics Co. Ltd., dba Tecflox, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-375
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TecFlox-Hair-and-Beard-Growth-Serum-Bottles-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Member's Mark Children's Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 2, 2026:
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Name of Product: Member's Mark Children's Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets
Hazard: The recalled pajama sets violate the mandatory standards for flammability of children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 02, 2026
Units: About 18,000
Consumer Contact: Sam's Club's Member Services toll-free at 888-746-7726 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, email us at Supersam@Samsclub.com, or online at https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 2, 2026:
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Name of Product: Member's Mark Children's Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets
Hazard: The recalled pajama sets violate the mandatory standards for flammability of children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 02, 2026
Units: About 18,000
Consumer Contact: Sam's Club's Member Services toll-free at 888-746-7726 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, email us at Supersam@Samsclub.com, or online at https://corporate.walmart.com/recallsor Samsclub.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Member's Mark-branded Valentine SS Notch Collar children's pajama sets. The Valentine's-themed pajamas consist of a short and a short-sleeve, button-up top with a front pocket. They were sold in various colors and prints, including solid pink, pink with hearts and cream with bows, and in sizes XS (4/5), S (6/6X), M (7/8), L (10/12), XL (14/16). "Member's Mark" and the size are printed on the pajama's neck label.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pajama sets, take them away from children and contact Sam's Club for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the product to their local store or to destroy the pajamas by cutting them in half and send a photo of the destroyed pajamas to Supersam@Samsclub.com then dispose of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Samsclub.com from December 2025 through January 2026 for about $14.
Manufacturer(s): Hansoll Textile Ltd., of South Korea
Importer(s): Walmart, Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas
Distributor(s): Sam's West Inc. dba Sam's Club, of Bentonville, Arkansas
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Recall number: 26-380
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sams-Club-Recalls-Members-Mark-Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Flammability-Standards-for-Childrens-Sleepwear
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Saute Pans
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 2, 2026:
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Name of Product: Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Saute Pans
Hazard: The metal cap on the screw that connects the saute pan to the handle can become detached and forcefully eject when heated, posing impact and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 02, 2026
Units: About 740,000
Consumer Contact: E Mishan toll-free at 888-230-6698 anytime or online at www.granitestone.com/recalls or www.granitestone.com and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the top of the
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 2, 2026:
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Name of Product: Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Saute Pans
Hazard: The metal cap on the screw that connects the saute pan to the handle can become detached and forcefully eject when heated, posing impact and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: April 02, 2026
Units: About 740,000
Consumer Contact: E Mishan toll-free at 888-230-6698 anytime or online at www.granitestone.com/recalls or www.granitestone.com and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the top of thepage for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel saute pans. The saute pans were sold in a 2-Piece Set with one pan measuring 10 inches and the other pan measuring 11.5 inches. The UPC number is 0-80313-08131-6.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled saute pans immediately and contact E Mishan for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the recalled saute pans.
Incidents/Injuries: E Mishan is aware of at least 98 incidents where the metal cap detached and ejected from the pan, including one report where a consumer received bruising and burn injuries.
Sold At: The recalled saute pans were sold in stores at Costco and online at Costco.com, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com from August 2021 through February 2026 for about $40.
Importer(s): E Mishan & Sons, Inc., of New York, New York
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-377
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/E-Mishan-Recalls-Granitestone-Diamond-Pro-Blue-Stainless-Saute-Pans-Due-to-Impact-and-Burn-Hazards
CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Deputy General Counsel Appointments
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Deputy General Counsel Appointments
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced Stephen D. Andrews and M. Jordan Minot have been named deputy general counsel for regulation and litigation, respectively.
"Stephen and Jordan will help enable the general counsel's office to meet this significant moment as the CFTC engages in vital rulemaking and litigation to preserve and defend its regulatory authority," said Chairman Michael S. Selig.
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WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Deputy General Counsel Appointments
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced Stephen D. Andrews and M. Jordan Minot have been named deputy general counsel for regulation and litigation, respectively.
"Stephen and Jordan will help enable the general counsel's office to meet this significant moment as the CFTC engages in vital rulemaking and litigation to preserve and defend its regulatory authority," said Chairman Michael S. Selig.
"I am honored to have these two outstanding deputies join me in advancing the Commission's pro-growth agenda and ensuring we do so in a lawful and durable way," said General Counsel Tyler Badgley.
Andrews joins the CFTC from the United States Senate, where he served as general counsel to Senator Josh Hawley. Andrews clerked on the Ninth Circuit and Eastern District of New York following his graduation from Yale Law School. He will lead the Regulatory Branch in the General Counsel's office.
Minot comes to the CFTC from the Virginia Attorney General's Office, where he served as an assistant solicitor general and senior assistant attorney general. Minot clerked on the Seventh Circuit for then-Judge Amy Coney Barrett after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law. He will lead the Litigation, Enforcement, and Adjudication Branch in the General Counsel's Office.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9207-26
