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Bird flu has sent egg prices flying, but are cage-free laws boosting prices too?
Easter and Passover are around the corner, and high egg prices are threatening yearly traditions — that’s if shoppers can even find eggs on store shelves. It turns out there’s a one-two punch leading to egg issues, at least in certain parts of the country. One factor is the major bird flu outbreak that continues… -
US warns Iran to dismantle nuclear program or face consequences
The U.S. has called for the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program, according to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Speaking on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, March 23, Waltz said the Trump administration expects Iran to abandon any nuclear ambitions in a way that is verifiable by the international community. He emphasized that the… -
Trump: Student loans move to SBA, ‘special needs’ and nutrition to HHS
One day after signing an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, President Donald Trump announced Friday, March 21, that the responsibility for handling student loans will be transferred to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Special needs services and nutrition programs will be moved to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),… -
Musk group offering $100 for Wisconsin petition against ‘activist judges’
Elon Musk is bringing back one of his most controversial strategies from the 2024 presidential election. His America Political Action Committee is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition opposing what he called “activist judges” who ruled against the Trump administration. Last year, Musk’s super PAC awarded $1 million each day to one swing… -
DOJ drops lawsuits against 3 states surrounding immigration laws
The U.S. Department of Justice approved the authority of state police in Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa to enforce immigration laws. The decision marks a shift in state-level involvement in immigration enforcement. In the span of a few days, the Department of Justice sent letters to the three states, effectively allowing state and local law enforcement… -
Reintroduced bill aims to halt wind energy projects on the Great Lakes
A bill reintroduced to Congress in March seeks to halt the development of wind turbines on the Great Lakes. The Lakes Before Turbines Act, first proposed in 2023 by Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., is back before lawmakers. Why is there a push to stop wind projects on the Great Lakes? Langworthy is also behind this… -
Universities take action to brace for funding changes under Trump admin
Universities across the country are facing a choice to either comply with the Trump administration’s orders or lose federal funding. Now, at least one school is reportedly nearing an agreement to meet the demands amid a looming deadline. Columbia University signaled Wednesday, March 19, it would abide by the administration’s requirements in return for restoring… -
Los Angeles announces decrease in homicides and shootings
Leaders in Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the United States, announced a decrease in crime at a news conference on Monday, March 17. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), homicides have declined around 14% compared with 2023, while the number of shooting victims also declined 19%. Why did the decline… -
AI matching human intelligence ‘five to ten years away’
At a DeepMind briefing on Monday, March 17, CEO Demis Hassabis said today’s artificial intelligence systems are passive and lack certain capabilities. He added that in the next five to ten years, artificial general intelligence (AGI) — systems that can perform all human tasks — could emerge. Hassabis noted that artificial superintelligence is expected to… -
Ben Shapiro urges Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin for federal crimes
Conservative talk show host Ben Shapiro has called on President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin for federal crimes related to George Floyd’s death. Chauvin, a white former officer with the Minneapolis Police Department, is currently serving a 22-year sentence for the murder of Floyd, a Black man. Floyd died after a store clerk called… -
Conor McGregor visits WH, talks about Ireland’s ‘illegal immigration racket’
Irish mixed martial artist and former UFC champion Conor McGregor is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump Monday, March 17, following a St. Patrick’s Day appearance in the White House briefing room with press secretary Caroline Leavitt. McGregor praised Trump while focusing on the issue of immigrants entering Ireland illegally. “What is going on… -
Ultraprocessed food makers scramble to adapt as studies highlight health risks
A new government-funded study is examining the health effects of ultraprocessed foods. Participants are being paid $5,000 to follow a diet heavy in processed items like chicken nuggets. The Associated Press got an exclusive look into the study conducted at a government research facility. Its goal is to understand how these foods impact overall health.… -
Grill, stove cooking in LA creates nearly as many ozone pollutants as cars: Study
It’s an American summer tradition, firing up the grill to cook a juicy burger or steak. However, according to new research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), cooking emissions from some of America’s favorite foods are rivaling fossil fuels as an ozone pollutant in the Los Angeles area. What did researchers find? Researchers…
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