The vast majority of drugs prescribed in the United States, including antidepressants, antibiotics, and sedatives, are generic drugs, many of which are manufactured in overseas factories. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tasked with enforcing drug safety standards and regulations, a ProPublica investigation found that many drugs still made it to the U.S. […] The post The FDA lets ‘risky drugs’ into the U.S. market, ProPublica reporter explains their investigation appeared...| The Reynolds Center
Reproductive rights are now enshrined in the state Constitution, but Missouri’s main abortion provider is fighting legal hurdles to resume offering the procedure. Meanwhile, antiabortion lawmakers strategize to prevent a return of abortion services.| Ms. Magazine
The U.S. government is warning that smart locks securing entry to an estimated 50,000 dwellings nationwide contain hard-coded credentials that can be used to remotely open any of the locks. The lock's maker Chirp Systems remains unresponsive, even though it…| krebsonsecurity.com
This might come as a shock, but this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Yes. Perhaps you’ve seen things about it in the media. With that in mind, I’ve selected a few pieces on the subject, perhaps unconventional (in that they might make you deeply disturbed instead of brimming with sweet gratitude) but so well done and important.| Vela