The overall consensus coming out of the COVID-19 global pandemic is that the world could have done better. But there is a major disagreement on how the world should prepare for the next one.  There is a debate taking place over a “pandemic treaty” proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Is there a one-size-fits-all…

Rare earth minerals, known for their immense value to the global economy, have become a focal point for the United States. Lawmakers and leaders want to boost domestic production to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries like Russia and China. Mineral exploration company NioCorp is working to establish a first-of-its-kind mine in the Midwest that would…

The World Health Organization is working to enact a pandemic treaty that would require countries like the United States to hand over 20% of their health supplies and vaccines for what’s described as equitable distribution in the event of a pandemic.  But Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., is expressing concern about the treaty and argues it…

A 78-year-old American citizen has been arrested and sentenced to life in prison by the Chinese government on charges of espionage. And G7 leaders are set to discuss sanctions on Russian energy and trade during a summit this week in Japan. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, May 15, 2023. China sentences…

Dr. Rochelle Walensky has announced that she is stepping down as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a position she’s held since the beginning of President Biden’s term in 2021.  The White House announced her resignation in a statement May 5. The CDC said in a statement that her last day will…

COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. The World Health Organization announced the official end to the global pandemic on May 5, three years after it was first declared. “It’s with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a news conference from…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced there is a “high risk of biological hazard” in Sudan, as fighting between the nation’s military and a rival paramilitary force continues to escalate. The violence has so far left at least 459 people dead and injured about 4,072 more, according to the WHO’s latest figures. The announcement…

Nations have always struggled to kick cigarettes for good. Quitting outright would require either a complete ban on possession and sales, or the entire population would have to just – stop. So far, the best solution has been a patch: the slow and steady release of regulation. Smoking causes about 480,000 deaths in the U.S.…