Imagine this: a boyfriend in Texas is upset that his girlfriend lost her pregnancy. He thinks she did something to cause it, so he takes matters into his own hands. He finds some pills from a New York doctor and decides to sue. That's right, the boyfriend sues the doctor for prescribing abortion pil
The future of bitcoin is looking bright. With the new presidential administration in 2024, we might see a surge in crypto-friendly policies. Some states are already considering bills to make their laws more open to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Many people believe that bitcoin is a great way to pro
You might wonder if all the health laws passed in New York over the last decade actually make a difference. A recent study dove into this question by looking at 13 different health areas and how they affected 311 hotline service complaints. The big finding? Legislation about hazardous materials seem
A Florida senator has introduced a new bill aimed at keeping humans from messing with the weather. The idea is to make sure no one tries to change the temperature, rain, or sunlight in the state. The bill says anyone who does this could get fined up to $10, 000. This isn't about real things people
Obesity is a big problem in the U. S. , affecting 42% of adults. It hits some groups harder, like people of color and those living in rural areas. It's linked to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes. Recently, the FDA approved powerful anti-obesity medicines that can help people los
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has been struggling to break the $100, 000 mark after a rapid post-election rise. The cryptocurrency surged over 40% since the U. S. election, driven partly by pro-crypto comments from President Donald Trump. Bitcoin hit a new high of over $99, 000 last week but
Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and
Imagine if we looked at Uganda's anti-gay law through the eyes of ancient Greek philosopher Plato. His character Aristophanes in the Symposium suggests that love, including between same-sex partners, is a natural part of human experience. What if we applied this idea to Uganda? Would it change our v
Imagine having a roadmap to deal with disasters, like having a DRM legislation in place, but then a real disaster like COVID-19 hits and you find out your map has a few missing roads. That's where South Africa's experience during the pandemic can teach us a lot. Since 2002, the country has been prai
Did you know that trading Bitcoins in the EU doesn't involve VAT? The EU Court set this rule back in 2015 with the "Skatteverket v. David Hedqvist" case. The decision sparked from a Swedish citizen, David Hedqvist, who queried the Swedish Tax Authority about Bitcoin trades. The ruling considers such
