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Colorado becomes US leader in EV market share, edging out California
New data revealed that Colorado surpassed California in the electric vehicle (EV) market share. During the third quarter of 2024, EVs accounted for 25.3% of new vehicle sales in Colorado, edging out California’s 24.3%. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis credited the achievement to the state’s robust rebate programs. Those programs complement federal EV incentives established under… -
California aims to protect kids with social media warning labels
A new bill introduced Monday, Dec. 9, in California’s Legislature, would, if passed, make it the first state to mandate mental health warning labels on social media sites. Supporters of the proposal say it is needed to protect children’s online safety and stop social media companies from viewing kids as a “commodity.” Victoria Hinks, who… -
Some sources of added sugar are worse than others, new study suggests
Added sugar is the enemy to the body’s health, at least that is what has been taught for decades now. However, just like any other enemy, some are worse than others. A new study shows the kind of sugary treat one indulges in changes how it impacts their health. The study was done over the… -
NYC mayor looks to change sanctuary law, bypass city council opposition
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring ways to get around current laws to deport undocumented immigrants. Adams said he may issue an emergency order to suspend the city’s sanctuary law, bypassing New York City Council opposition. Adams said during a Sunday appearance on CBS’s “The Point with Marcia Kramer” that he’s willing to… -
‘Microdosing’ is the new trend in weight loss, but is it safe?
In recent years both weight loss injections and “microdosing” have become increasingly popular — and now, so is combining the two. Injections originally intended to treat Type 2 diabetes, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, are proven to help people lose weight, but are often associated with side effects like gastrointestinal issues, which is why people have… -
HelloFresh under investigation for alleged migrant child labor: Report
HelloFresh, a German-based meal-kit company, is under investigation by the U.S. Labor Department for allegedly employing migrant children to cook and work at its packaging facility in Illinois, ABC News reported. Midway Staffing, the company that hired workers for HelloFresh, is also under investigation for allegedly violating federal child labor laws. The executive director of… -
UNESCO gives sake special status as Japan seeks to expand global market
Sake has been associated with Japanese culture for centuries. UNESCO internationally recognized the smooth rice wine on its “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The special designation is something Japan has been hoping for. The Japanese government pursued the designation by UNESCO amid domestic issues such as declining consumption and a… -
IDF, Shin Bet say Israel killed Hamas commander involved with Oct 7 attacks
One of the Hamas commanders who led a deadly assault on an Israeli kibbutz during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks is dead. The Israel Defense Forces killed him in an airstrike, the IDF and Shin Bet announced Friday, Dec. 6. Israeli fighter jets struck and killed multiple top Hamas commanders in Gaza this week, including… -
Judge rules Naval Academy can consider race as a factor in admissions
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue using race as a factor in its admissions process, rejecting a challenge from the group Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA). The lawsuit, filed after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year banned race-based admissions at civilian colleges and universities, argued that the academy’s use… -
Holiday-scented candles could be health risk: Study
Popular holiday-scented candles might smell great, but a new U.K. study found they’re not great for the lungs. The study researched the impact scented candles and incense can have on indoor air quality, finding they could be worse for people than just inhaling smoke. When scented candles and incense burn, they release chemicals and particles… -
University of Michigan DEI program still intact, ends diversity statements
A decision still hangs in the air over the University of Michigan campus, following student protests to keep the DEI program around. The Board of Regents met one final time Thursday, Dec. 5, to discuss DEI initiatives. Regents left the diversity, equity and inclusion program untouched. “There are no plans to make any cuts to… -
Trump nixes DEA pick after controversial pastor arrest resurfaces: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is criticizing The Wall Street Journal’s report on the withdrawal of his nominee for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The newspaper called the withdrawal a “setback.” Trump nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the DEA. Three days later, Chronister posted on social media that he was stepping down from consideration. In… -
Congo gov’t on ‘high alert’ as mystery illness kills dozens
Health officials are racing to identify the origin of a deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, putting the local government on “high alert.” Dozens of people are dead as they experience flu-like symptoms in the Central African country as officials wait for lab results. In a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 5,…
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