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NRC Proposes Major Update to Rules for Medical and Industrial Radioactive Materials
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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NRC Proposes Major Update to Rules for Medical and Industrial Radioactive Materials

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed sweeping updates to its rules governing the use of radioactive materials in medicine, industry and research, aimed at maintaining strong safety protections while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden.

The proposed rule would streamline licensing for widely used activities such as medical imaging, cancer diagnostics, industrial radiography and well logging, ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Effective Date for Pole Attachment Rules
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 17-84):

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On July 24, 2025, the Commission adopted the Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment Fifth Report and Order, Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Orders on Reconsideration./1

In the Fifth Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules (1) ensuring greater collaboration and cooperation between utilities and attachers, (2) establishing a timeline for large pole attachment requests, ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Various Battery-Operated Light Up Toys
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:

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Name of Product: Various Battery-operated Light Up Toys

Hazard: The recalled toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the toy contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: May 07, 2026

Units: About 124,560

Consumer Contact: ZMC Group toll-free at 888-407-3225 from ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Rublev Colours Gum Turpentine & Mineral Spirits Bottles
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:

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Name of Product: Rublev Colours Gum Turpentine and Mineral Spirits Bottles

Hazard: The gum turpentine and mineral spirits contain turpentine and low-viscosity hydrocarbons, respectively, 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: Refund/Replace

Recall Date: May 07, 2026

Units: About 860

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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Multi-Purpose Helmets
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:

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Name of Product: Multi-Purpose Helmets

Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: May 07, 2026

Units: About 740

Consumer Contact: Email LKX_jiayichen@outlook.com or on Temu.com at Foubeaka or Geniuss ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Favoto Bike Helmets
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:

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Name of Product: Favoto Bike Helmets

Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because they do not comply with the positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: May 07, 2026

Units: About 2,200

Consumer Contact: Email at safety@favoto.com or online at www.favoto.com/pages/recall ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving EEMB Lithium Battery Packs
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:

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Name of Product: EEMB Lithium Battery Packs

Hazard: The lithium coin batteries are in pouches that are not child-resistant as required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: May 07, 2026

Units: About 312,100

Consumer Contact: EEMB USA by email at info@a2batt.com, or online at www.eemb.com/recall or www.eemb.com and click "Recall" at the ... Show Full Article