The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has stirred up a storm with its fast-tracked review on whether greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare in the U. S. This review, prompted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind the 2
States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focu
Bitcoin's journey has been full of ups and downs, but one expert thinks we're missing the bigger picture. Arthur Hayes, a big name in the crypto world, recently shared his thoughts on why focusing on short-term performance is a mistake. He believes the current crypto boom is just getting started. W
South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have pas
China has started two big investigations into US chip policies. One looks at whether the US is treating Chinese companies unfairly. The other checks if the US is selling chips too cheaply in China. This happens just before high-level talks between the two countries in Spain. China says the US has b
Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, has some strong opinions about why buying a home in the U. S. is becoming increasingly difficult. He points the finger at two big names in the housing market: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. According to Schiff, these institutions aren't helping people afford homes;
Mexico is making some big changes to its trade rules. The country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, said they're not trying to start a fight with other countries, even though they're raising taxes on imports. This includes a big increase on cars from China, up to 50%. The new rules affect a lot of goods,
In a recent survey, only a small group of Americans, about one in four, trust that the Trump administration's changes to vaccine policies are rooted in science. This shift is notable because it goes against the widespread vaccination efforts that were initially pushed by the same administration. Th
The U. S. Department of Energy recently released a lengthy report on the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The report, however, has been heavily criticized for its questionable approach to climate science. The energy secretary, Chris Wright, claimed that the media misrepresents climate science an
RFK Jr. has been making waves with his stance on mRNA vaccines. During a recent Senate hearing, he faced tough questions about his vaccine policies, especially regarding COVID-19 vaccines. He argued that these vaccines cause serious harm, including death, particularly in young people. However, there
