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Why Elon Musk and conservatives want to ‘delete’ CFPB
The forthcoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a new target. Elon Musk is calling to “delete CFPB,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency has long been in conservatives’ crosshairs. Musk’s X post came after tech billionaire Marc Andreessen blasted the agency on Joe Rogan’s podcast. “It’s sort of Elizabeth Warren’s personal agency that she… -
CDC says abortions decreased in 2022, but research reveals the opposite
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its first major report on abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Researchers found the number of abortions dropped 2% in 2022, making it not much different from the years before. Preliminary data shows abortions actually went up in 2023. The CDC… -
Spain approves 4 days paid climate leave in wake of deadly flooding
Deadly flooding in Spain last month has had such an impact that it’s now leading to changes in the Spanish workforce. Spain’s Council of Ministers passed a measure on Thursday, Nov. 28, that guarantees four days of paid climate leave for workers in the event of dangerous weather. The measure is designed to protect commuting… -
Chinese ship dragged anchor for over 100 miles cutting comm lines: Report
Officials have released new details in the probe into a Chinese ship detained by Danish authorities earlier this month. The ship is believed to be responsible for severing critical communication lines in the Baltic Sea. Investigators told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Nov. 27, they suspect the crew of the Chinese-owned bulk carrier vessel… -
FCC approves Elon Musk’s Starlink for cellphone service, with some limits
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for a groundbreaking partnership involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite-based internet provider, but it has some limits. Starlink is approved to provide T-Mobile customers cellphone service, bringing access to dead zones and other remote areas. This is the first time the FCC has given a license for a… -
3 Americans imprisoned in China for years are now free after agreement
Three Americans imprisoned in China for years have been released and are coming home to the United States. The White House announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the agreement between Washington, D.C., and Beijing in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s presidency. The exchange is reportedly part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. releasing… -
Secret Cold War missile base unearthed in Greenland by NASA radar
NASA scientists have rediscovered Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base buried under Greenland’s ice. Initially designed for Arctic research, the base served as a secret launch site for nuclear weapons and now poses a contamination risk as melting ice threatens to expose toxic waste. Camp Century, constructed in 1959, was a state-of-the-art facility… -
1 in 4 Americans still carrying last year’s holiday weight
With Thanksgiving this week and the holiday season upon us, that tends to mean lots of family, friends, fun and food. That might have people dreading packing on the holiday pounds, unless they’re among the nearly 1 in 4 Americans who never lost last year’s holiday weight. A new survey conducted by Talker Research for… -
British troops sent to investigate drones over US airbases in the UK
British troops are heading to United States airbases across the United Kingdom to protect them from possible drone attacks. This comes after multiple drone sightings at three different U.S. Air Force operation bases in the last week. Neither U.S. nor U.K. officials said who might be behind the drone activity, but intelligence officials warned about… -
Gavin Newsom’s EV tax break would exclude Tesla, Musk responds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to offer California residents a $7,500 tax incentive for purchasing an electric vehicle if the Trump administration eliminates the federal tax credit. However, there’s a significant difference between the two programs. Under Newsom’s proposed incentive, Tesla buyers in California would not qualify for the $7,500 tax break. That decision could… -
After House bathroom battle, Rep. Mace’s pro-LGBTQ comments resurface
Last week, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., was at the center of a Capitol Hill debate over banning transgender women from using women’s restrooms in the halls of Congress. This week, the attention has shifted to comments Mace made last year in support of LGBTQ rights. The latest angle in the bathroom debate is mainly being… -
Biden proposes requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
As President Joe Biden wraps up his term, his administration is proposing that Medicare and Medicaid cover popular weight loss medications. The new rule would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro. As of now, Medicare and Medicaid only cover these drugs if they’re prescribed to treat certain conditions like diabetes.… -
US Supreme Court declines hearing Big Tobacco’s challenge to FDA labels
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge from cigarette companies on Monday, Nov. 25, against a federal requirement that cigarette packages include graphic labels that warn of the health risks associated with smoking. Tobacco company R.J. Reynolds and other companies appealed a lower court’s decision to uphold the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s…
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