Obesity is a growing problem in the U. S. , especially hitting hard among the marginalized and those with lower incomes. Laws and policies aimed at preventing and reducing obesity can make a big difference in people's health by improving their environments and giving them better access to healthy re
Ever wondered how your digital health records in Australia are kept safe? Meet My Health Record, a system run by the government that lets you control who sees your health info. This system, first called Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record, is like an online health diary. It stores details
Imagine you're a Muslim trying to decide if cryptocurrencies are allowed by your faith. It's not easy, right? A new study shows that many people are facing this dilemma. Researchers stepped in to help by creating a special system that tells you which cryptos are permissible (Halal) and which are not
Let's talk about what's happening in California. Voters there just agreed on Proposition 36, which means repeat shoplifters and drug offenders could face tougher penalties. This changes a law from 2014 that made nonviolent crimes less severe. Cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco saw shoplifting
In recent years, the freight and retail industries have faced rising threats of fraud and organized crime. To tackle this, lawmakers have proposed new bills. The Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 aim to secure goods along the supply chain and hel
Hurricane Rafael is on a path to hit western Cuba, and it's not coming lightly. This storm is expected to get much stronger before making landfall on Wednesday. Cuba is already dealing with power outages and recovering from a hurricane that hit two weeks ago. The storm is currently located near the
Today, California voters head to the polls for a highly important election. They'll choose their president, senators, and representatives in the U. S. House, as well as state Assembly and Senate members. Plus, there are 10 crucial ballot propositions to decide on. It's quite a lot on the ballot! Ma
It’s that time of year again. Most of us in the U. S. will be setting our clocks back by an hour this Sunday morning. This happen every November, bringing an extra hour of sleep and earlier sunsets. But why do we do it? Let's dive into the history and impact of daylight saving time. Daylight saving
In a surprising turn, the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso has passed a new law that chisels away at the Soy Moratorium, a deal aimed at curbing Amazon deforestation. This agreement, hatched in 2006 after a Greenpeace investigation linked soy to illegal deforestation, had big companies like Cargill, B
Voters in Florida might soon have a say on two big issues — legalizing recreational marijuana and protecting abortion rights. But here’s the tricky part: lawmakers in the state might not be too happy if these changes happen. They could try to make the new laws really tough to follow. For instance,
