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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) developed a robust toy safety system requiring testing by independent, third party test labs around the world, enforcing stringent lead and phthalates limits for toys, imposing some of the most stringent toy standards in the world and stopping violative and dangerous toys at ports and in the marketplace before they reach children’s hands.

New data released by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) found that efforts to encourage students to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) degrees may be starting to work. The research center found that over the last 5 years, bachelor’s degree awarded in science and engineering disciplines grew nearly twice as fast as others.

The plan to propose to end the ban on phone calls during commercial flights was announced on November 21^st by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. After the proposed plan was released, Wheeler issued a statement that “I feel that way myself” after provoking complaints from flight attendants, fliers and lawmakers.