The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken further steps in its efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, this time focusing on heavy-duty trucks. Following the recent implementation of new tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles, the EPA has now extended its regulations to target the largest polluters on the nation’s roadways. “In finalizing…

New York City will soon begin testing the use of artificial intelligence to help detect guns and other weapons at subway turnstiles. On Thursday, March 28, New York Mayor Eric Adams, D, announced that the city would be deploying the technology in a few months. “This is a Sputnik moment, when President Kennedy said we…

Americans are facing a record amount of credit card debt in 2024 at more than $1 trillion total. Adjusted for inflation, WalletHub says credit card debt is about 10% below its peak, which Americans hit in 2008 during the Great Recession. However, WalletHub estimates growing balances this year could put the inflation-adjusted record in striking…

Getting enough sleep is important, especially when a country’s national security depends on it. A new study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the majority of U.S. service members surveyed reported less than 6 hours a night, despite the Department of Defense’s recommended minimum of 7 hours a night. The new data shows…

In February 2024, a controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court prompted some health care providers in the state to halt their in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs, sparking division among Republicans. The Republican-led Alabama Legislature quickly worked to address the issue and protect IVF, resulting in the Republican governor signing a bill into law protecting…

As Easter approaches, the shadow of chocolate despair appears yet again. This time, the cause is the skyrocketing cost of cocoa, which has surged to an unprecedented high of $9,000 per metric ton. These record-breaking prices are attributed to severe heat and drought conditions, especially in key cocoa-producing regions like Africa’s Ivory Coast and Ghana.…

The Food and Drug Administration has reportedly agreed to remove and stop reposting several social media messages suggesting that Ivermectin — a drug used by some doctors to treat COVID-19 — is intended for animals and not humans. The move settles a lawsuit by three doctors who accused the FDA of hurting their medical practices.…

The U.S. responds to Vladimir Putin’s claims after dozens are killed in a terrorist attack at a Russia concert hall, and—NBC News’ Chuck Todd calls out his own network for a recent hiring during ‘Meet the Press.’ These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 25, 2024. Suspects in Russia concert hall…

The House Oversight Committee held an impeachment hearing into President Biden on Wednesday, March 20. According to multiple members of Congress, the hearing could be described as a “clown show.” “It was a clown show man, you know that,” Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., said.   “The American people know that this has become a clown show,”…

A recent study from Savings.com found that nearly half of American parents (47%) are providing financial assistance to their adult children, emphasizing economic challenges faced by younger generations. According to the study, rising costs of living, including increased expenses for food and housing, have led many young adults to rely on parental support for their…