Fluoride in water has been a hot topic lately, especially with the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who thinks we should remove it from our water. In the US, most cities decide on their own fluoride doses, usually around 0. 7 milligrams per liter. About 63% of Americans drink fluoridated water
Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su
You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon
Have you ever wondered why political discussions can get so intense? One reason might be that we often form our opinions based on a small, unrepresentative group of people. Imagine this: if we rely on a biased sample, our perspectives can become really skewed. Researchers conducted an interesting ex
In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and
Misinformation can spread faster than facts, as seen in the aftermath of a recent terror attack in New Orleans. An early, incorrect Fox News report suggested the suspect's truck had crossed the US border just days before the incident. This mistaken detail quickly carved a path of confusion, reaching
In Lebanon, Oregon, a community of about 20, 000 people has been caught up in a big debate over fluoride in their water. Some people believe fluoride helps keep teeth healthy, but others think it's harmful. Recently, they voted to stop putting fluoride in their water. This isn't just happening in Le
You know how President Trump used to be all about keeping jobs for Americans? Well, he's changed his tune about those H-1B visas that let skilled foreigners work in the U. S. Now, he's singing their praises, especially after his buddy Elon Musk and another pal, Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke up for them. T
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has caused quite a stir in Germany with his recent support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This backing, expressed in a guest opinion piece for the newspaper Welt am Sonntag, has led to a significant backlash, including the resignation of the paper's
Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, once a presidential hopeful and now co-head of the "Department of Government Efficiency, " has stirred up a storm in the far-right camp. His comments on American workers, tucked in a post on X, have triggered a wave of anger among MAGA supporters. Ramaswamy's post was a
