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FDA Warns of Cognitive Effects of New Cholesterol Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been looking into harmful effects that new cholesterol drugs have on cognitive function. Sanofi SA, one of the large drug firms developing the drugs, said in its annual report on Friday that the FDA asked them to evaluate the neurocognitive negative impacts of its drugs, one of which is called PCSK9 inhibitors.
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Xcel Energy Brings Solar Power to Pueblo, Colorado
Xcel Energy Inc. announced on Tuesday it will work with Community Energy Solar to build a $200 million solar power farm in Pueblo County, Colo. The solar power plant is expected to take about 15 months to build, and construction is set to start by late this year or early next year.
Alpha Natural Resources Agrees to Pay Fine for Water Pollution
Alpha Natural Resources Inc., the second-largest coal producer in the U.S., agreed on Wednesday to pay a $27.5 million fine for violating the Clean Water Act. Alpha will also spend $200 million on reducing toxic discharges into waterways in five states.
Apple Reigns as Top Seller, Android Wins Smartphone Platform
A report comScore has determined that Apple was the top smartphone manufacturer in January while Android was the most used mobile platform.
Apple iPhone 6 Release: 90 Million Smartphones Expected For Highly Anticipated Influx
Apple is planning to have 90 million iPhone 6 models ready for the smartphone's highly anticipated release.
Night Vision Camera App Could Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Without You Knowing!
A night vision camera application on Google Play parses phone numbers from Whatsapp and signs you up for a messaging service--without you knowing.
NYPD to Solve Crimes with New Tablets: Cops to Test Pilot Program
New York police officers will soon be using tablets in order to test out a new crime data app. NYPD Commissioner William Bratton announced on Tuesday that the department will begin using hand-held tablets to test a new pilot program.
Samsung Reveals Milk: iTunes Radio Rival Streams Music from 200 Stations
Samsung on Friday introduced Milk, an ad free radio service that allows users to stream music from more than 200 stations.
Privacy Groups Ask FTC to Halt $19 Billion Facebook WhatsApp Deal
Privacy advocates have filed a complaint with the FTC asking it to examine Facebook's Whatsapp deal to determine if Facebook could tinker with Whatsapp's privacy policy.
National Day of Unplugging Begins 6 p.m. Friday Until 6 p.m. Saturday, Can You Handle It?
The National Day of Unplugging begins at 6 p.m. Friday, and ends 6 p.m. Saturday The National Day of Unplugging calls for 24-hours of abstaining from technological devices.
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