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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Following new Utah legislation, Sen. Mike Lee sponsors bill to protect kids online
Joined by Michigan Rep. John James, Utah Sen. Mike Lee this week introduced a bill that would work to increase safety for children online. The bill, titled the App Store Accountability Act, would require app stores to use privacy-protecting age verification and would link children's accounts to their parent's accounts, giving parents the final say on whether the minor can download or purchase apps. It would also require app stores to annually certify a user's age and prohibit the sale of age-related data collection. In an opinion piece for The Hill, Lee and Michael Toscano wrote that the legislation 'tackles the grave danger of apps systemically misleading parents with deceptive ratings, funneling millions of children toward dangerous and inappropriate content.' 'For too long, Big Tech has profited from app stores through which children in America and across the world access violent and sexual material while risking contact from online predators,' Lee said in the bill's press release. The senator promised this legislation would 'bring age verification and accountability to the source of the problem.' Under the same name, SB142 was signed into Utah law after the most recent legislative session, requiring app developers to verify a user's age category and confirm that the user's parent gave yearly consent to the app store. Utah's version also gives parents of harmed minors the right to sue developers if the app store violates the law's provisions. During a ceremonial signing by Gov. Spencer Cox on April 4, the bill sponsor, Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, described the need for this kind of legislation in Utah. 'Everyone in this room knows, and every first year law school student knows, that kids can't enter contracts,' Weiler said. However, for decades, app stores have allowed children to do so. Weiler explained, 'Every time someone downloads an app or an app changes, and it pops up and says do you accept these terms and conditions, we're allowing our 11-year-olds, our 13-year-olds and our 15-year-olds to enter into binding contracts.' CNN reported that if Lee's bill were to be signed into law, app stores would need to inform app developers of the user's age, and Big Tech may see this as a win amid pressures to make the internet safer for children. After Weiler's bill was passed in Utah, Meta, X and Snap released a joint statement, saying, 'Parents want a one-stop shop to verify their child's age and grant permission for them to download apps in a privacy-preserving way. The app store is the best place for it.' The Salt Lake City-based think tank the Sutherland Institute expressed support for Lee's legislation in a press release Friday morning. 'We welcome the introduction of this common-sense measure to protect parents' ability to help their children navigate online commerce,' Bill Duncan, constitutional law and religious freedom fellow, said, according to the institute. 'This bill provides an appropriate and constitutional way to empower parents who want to help their children avoid harmful apps and unfair service contracts,' he added.
Globe and Mail
04-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Edesa Biotech Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edesa Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:EDSA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing host-directed therapeutics for immuno-inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Peter J. Weiler as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Mr. Weiler will succeed Stephen Lemieux, who will be stepping down from the role effective May 1, 2025, to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Weiler brings extensive experience in finance and corporate strategy within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Since August 2018, Mr. Weiler served as President of Exzell Pharma, Inc., a privately held, commercial-stage pharmaceutical company. From August 2017 to August 2018, Mr. Weiler served as Vice President of Business Development at Biosyent Inc. Prior to that, he served in various roles at Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc., including Vice President of Business Development from January 2015 to June 2017, Senior Director from January 2012 to January 2014, and Director from December 2008 to December 2011. Prior to Cipher, he served as Senior Director of Investment Analysis at DRI Capital Inc. and held research and financial positions at Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Mr. Weiler holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, a Masters of Science in Biology from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor of Science (Honors Biology) degree and Diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University. 'We are thrilled to welcome Peter to Edesa at this pivotal time in our development,' said Par Nijhawan, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Edesa Biotech. 'I have worked closely with Peter in the past in connection with other business opportunities, and he brings a wealth of managerial expertise that I believe will be invaluable as we continue to advance our pipeline and seek strategic opportunities for our drug candidates.' Following the planned transition, Mr. Lemieux will continue to provide financial advisory services to Edesa. 'On behalf of Edesa and our Board of Directors, we thank Stephen for his financial leadership and contributions to the company, and we wish him well in his new career roles,' said Dr. Nijhawan. About Edesa Biotech, Inc. Edesa Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDSA) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative ways to treat inflammatory and immune-related diseases. Its clinical pipeline is focused on two therapeutic areas: Medical Dermatology and Respiratory. In Medical Dermatology, Edesa is developing EB06, an anti-CXCL10 monoclonal antibody candidate, as a therapy for vitiligo, a common autoimmune disorder that causes skin to lose its color in patches. Its medical dermatology assets also include EB01 (1.0% daniluromer cream), a Phase 3-ready asset developed for use as a potential therapy for moderate-to-severe chronic Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD), a common occupational skin condition. The company's most advanced Respiratory drug candidate is EB05 (paridiprubart), which is being evaluated in a U.S. government-funded platform study as a treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a life-threatening form of respiratory failure. The EB05 program has been the recipient of two funding awards from the Government of Canada to support the further development of this asset. In addition to EB05, Edesa is preparing an investigational new drug application (IND) in the United States for EB07 (paridiprubart) to conduct a future Phase 2 study in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. Sign up for news alerts. Connect with us on X and LinkedIn. Edesa Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "might," "potential," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. Readers should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as all such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results or future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Such risks include: the ability of Edesa to obtain regulatory approval for or successfully commercialize any of its product candidates, the risk that access to sufficient capital to fund Edesa's operations may not be available or may be available on terms that are not commercially favorable to Edesa, the risk that Edesa's product candidates may not be effective against the diseases tested in its clinical trials, the risk that Edesa fails to comply with the terms of license agreements with third parties and as a result loses the right to use key intellectual property in its business, Edesa's ability to protect its intellectual property, the timing and success of submission, acceptance and approval of regulatory filings, and the impacts of public health crises. Many of these factors that will determine actual results are beyond the company's ability to control or predict. For a discussion of further risks and uncertainties related to Edesa's business, please refer to Edesa's public company reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are subject to change. Except as required by law, Edesa assumes no obligation to update such statements.
CBS News
28-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Here's how to figure out how much protein you need each day, according to a dietitian
From drinks to food, it seems protein is being added to everything these days — but how much protein do we actually need each day? Whether you're lifting weights or lifting your health, protein is on the plate. "It's very important to get enough, but a lot of people think they need a ton of protein to be healthy," Ryan Weiler, a registered dietitian with HealthPartners, said. Weiler says the right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements. To meet basic nutritional guidelines, the USDA recommends 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams of protein per pound. For example, a person weighing 160 pounds should have about 60 grams of protein per day. "In general, most adults, 60-90 grams is a good baseline. Maybe 100-120 if you have higher needs," Weiler said. Weiler says people who might need more protein include athletes, the elderly or people recovering from an injury. Three ounces of fish or chicken provide about 20 grams of protein, 6 ounces of plain Greek yogurt has 17 grams, a cup of milk or half a cup of beans offers 8 grams and an egg or 1 ounce of almonds gives you 6 grams. "I say spread it out throughout the day and then eat it first when you're eating your meal because then it kind of helps satisfy you throughout the rest of the meal," personal trainer Tina Kuharski said. Weiler says protein supplements can be a great option, but shouldn't be your sole source. "Sometimes it's really helpful to have these shortcuts and these processed foods because it's ready to go and convenient, but if you are just doing those, you are missing out on other good nutrients like animal proteins with B vitamins and zinc and iron," he said. "If you're eating an ultra high protein diet, you might be displacing other healthy foods. We want to get a nice variety of foods, all the food groups complement each other." Weiler says protein helps build muscle and keeps you feeling full longer — a handy tool to help reach your goals.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
From Canadianos to freedom fries, there's a long history of renaming foods amid political tensions
Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Canada, some Canadian coffee shops have changed the name of the Americano to the Canadiano. Among them is Mugz 2.0 Coffee House in Port McNeill, B.C. Owner Boni Sharpe says the menu switch at the café on northern Vancouver Island was meant to poke fun at a serious situation and highlight the value of buying local. "Port McNeill is a small little community that relies heavily on other small communities, and I'm spreading the word to the best that I can," Sharpe told CBC's All Points West last month. "And I think when you add that little bit of humorous spin on it, it really sparked some good conversation." Anelyse Weiler, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Victoria, says renaming the espresso-based drink is a sign that many Canadians are "mad as a stirred-up hornet's nest" about the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump. "It's meant to be a coy, symbolic way to assert Canadian national identity," Weiler told CBC's On The Island. Sharpe said the switch to Canadiano aims to add a little humour to the "craziness" of current events, but in the past there have been less light-hearted efforts to change the names of food. In 2003, U.S. politicians moved to rename French fries served in the House to "freedom fries" amid strained relations with France over the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. That year, the maker of French's mustard, worried that some Americans would boycott its product because of the French-led campaign against the Iraq war, issued a news release saying it's not French. As American soldiers battled Germany and its Central Powers allies in the First World War, there was an effort in the U.S. to rebrand sauerkraut as "liberty cabbage" to rid the fermented vegetable of its "pro-German stigma," The New York Times reported in 1918. In 2006, Iran renamed Danish pastries "Roses of the Prophet Muhammad" after a newspaper in Denmark published cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, according to a BBC report. Weiler hopes that renaming efforts and the push to buy local can spark deeper conversations around food-related issues, such as the rights of agricultural workers, the removal of interprovincial trade barriers, the impact of real estate speculation on farmland, and Canada's National School Food Program, which was announced last year. While she praises the push toward buying local, she encourages consumers to think critically about efforts by large supermarket chains to market Canadian-made products, noting that not long ago, grocery giant Loblaw agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding their involvement in a bread price-fixing scheme. Weiler calls the Canadiano a nice spin on the Americano and said more renaming efforts may be on the way, although some may be more successful than others. "In our household, we eat a lot of Buffalo sauce," she said of the hot sauce that shares its name with the Western New York city. "So to be petty, we started calling it 'bison sauce,' but it just doesn't have the same ring."
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Social media companies applaud Utah's latest bill aimed at teen social media use
The Capitol in Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) The Utah Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that would require app stores to verify the age of their customers, the latest attempt by the state to rein in teen social media use. And unlike some other social media bills passed by lawmakers, SB142 received positive feedback from some of the country's biggest tech companies. 'We applaud Utah for putting parents in charge with its landmark legislation and urge Congress to follow suit,' reads a joint statement from Meta, X and Snap on Wednesday. 'Parents want a one-stop shop to verify their child's age and grant permission for them to download apps in a privacy-preserving way,' the companies said. 'The app store is the best place for it, and more than a quarter of states have introduced bills recognizing the central role app stores play.' The bill is now headed to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's desk. The bill, which passed with near-unanimous approval, requires Apple and Google's app stores to verify a user's age. The sponsor, Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, said companies could use a credit card as age verification. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX If the user is identified as a minor, the bill would require the app store to tie their account to a parent or guardian's account — the minor would need parental approval before they download any app that requires a terms of service agreement. Weiler described it as 'a contract bill.' Those terms of service agreements are binding contracts that allow app developers to access the device's data, microphone, camera and more — in no other circumstance are minors allowed to enter into a binding contract, said Weiler. The bill also addresses what lawmakers say are 'deceptive' app ratings. 'Apps largely rate themselves,' said Rep. James Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, who is sponsoring the bill in the House. Now, if a developer misleadingly rates an app that could be unsafe for kids, it could be liable — Weiler's bill creates a private right of action, tying any misrepresentation of an app to Utah's deceptive advertising laws. If passed, SB142 would join a growing list of laws aimed at curbing youth access to social media and the internet in the name of mental health. In 2024, the Legislature passed a bill requiring social media companies to verify the ages of all users, and place default restrictions on accounts belonging to minors. Lawmakers hoped the new restrictions would give parents a tool to restrict their children's online presence, citing studies and stories that showed a link between social media use and depression, even suicide. But the constitutionality of those restrictions has been questioned. The state was promptly sued by a trade association, which argued the law violated the first and 14th Amendments. In a ruling last September, a federal judge blocked the law from taking effect until the lawsuit plays out. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
