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Biden’s Praise of Bolsonaro is Affront to Brazil's Forest Defenders

When US President Joe Biden met Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for the first time ever yesterday at the Summit of the Americas, Biden made the embarrassing choice of praising Bolsonaro’s management of the Amazon, which is nothing less than an affront to Brazilians fighting to protect the rainforest. Since

Growl: Americans Struggle to Feed Furry Friends Under Biden Admin

Taking care of man’s best friend under the Biden administration is yet another task made more complicated by inflation, which now sits at a 41-year high.

Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Mood

STORY AT-A-GLANCE In Gallup's 2022 Mood of the Nation survey, only 69% of Americans said they were very or somewhat satisfied with their overall quality of life — down from 84% in January 2020.

Joe Biden to Announce Renewable Energy Executive Action

President Joe Biden on Monday is set to announce executive actions to increase renewable energy production while continuing the war on the American fossil fuel industry.

Rockefeller Medicine: A Poisonous Illusion?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is about the famous 1910 Flexner Report that laid the foundations of the modern medical system, dubbed "Rockefeller medicine." It is also about the fascinating dynamic that exists between the ego, the plight of a "respectable" scammer, and the trajectory of the world. Who Was Flexner?

What You Need to Know Before Getting an Implant or Hip Device

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published December 7, 2019, and has been updated with new information.

Biden Invents 'Office of Environmental Justice' for 'Communities of Color'

President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday a new Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) to preserve “communities of color” from zoning restrictions and pollution, among other objectives.

Barrett, Kavanaugh Temporarily Block Texas Anti-Censorship Law

REVIEW: Science Set Free

In Science Set Free, Rupert Sheldrake sets out to probe the shaky foundations of materialist science and question long-held beliefs that have, over time, hardened into dogmas. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author of numerous technical papers. He was a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University, where he was

India Teams with Taiwan's Foxconn to Produce Semiconductors

Vedanta — an Indian oil, gas, and metals conglomerate — plans to finalize a $20 billion deal with the Taiwanese microchip maker Foxconn by June to produce semiconductors within India starting in 2024, India’s Swarajya magazine reported on Thursday. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal confirmed the development to Reuters on May 25,

Baby Formula Crisis Due to Manufacturer Monopolies, Federal Policies

The ongoing shortage of baby formula is pulling back the curtain on the how government policies have led to certain manufacturers dominating the market, the harm from a slow-moving Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and federal regulations that stymy competition. Case in point, Abbott had a 40 percent market share

Non-Alcoholic Movement: Sobriety and Clarity

For many, the impact of Covid, working remotely, with greater isolation from lockdowns and mandates increased the use of alcohol as a remedy and refuge from a world in pain.

Yikes: The Brave New World of Genetically Modified People

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is about the hubris of conquest and genetic modification.

Film ‘Immoral Code’ Explores Danger of Machines That Kill

Over the past decade, concerns have deepened over the increasing prospect of weapons systems that, once activated, would select and attack targets without further human intervention.