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Threats of Violence Slow FEMA Response
As communities in North Carolina work tirelessly to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, federal disaster response efforts have hit an unexpected and […]
Have Republicans Learned Their Lesson on Hurricane Misinformation?
As Hurricane Milton barrels across Florida, the spread of misinformation has become a critical issue, and some Republican leaders are finally pushing back against their […]
How the Right Is Hurting Helene Victims
As Hurricane Helene’s devastation leaves behind a trail of destruction, with businesses, homes, and whole communities wiped out; hundreds of lives lost; and scores of […]
Panic Buying Lessons from the Port Strike
In a striking replay of past behaviors, some consumers recently began panic-buying essential items like toilet paper, this time triggered by concerns over the United […]
Jimmy Carter: 100 Years of a Great Man
Yesterday, October 1, 2024, President Jimmy Carter became the first American president to reach the remarkable milestone of 100 years. His life, a story of […]
The Troubling Privacy Issues Surrounding 23andMe
In recent years, DNA testing has become mainstream, with companies like 23andMe offering consumers a window into their ancestry, health risks, and even potential family […]
Guilty Plea in Landmark Greenhouse Gas Case
A San Diego man, Michael Hart, has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges in the first-ever prosecution for smuggling hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) into the U.S. These […]
Ozempic and the Global Drug Pricing Debate
As Novo Nordisk continues to dominate the pharmaceutical industry with its diabetes and obesity drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, the company faces mounting scrutiny over its […]
Human Trafficking Isn’t Just a Celebrity Crime
The recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on federal sex-trafficking charges has shocked the public and the entertainment world. As one of hip-hop’s most influential […]