Polish lawmakers again could not lift a presidential veto that blocks an important crypto regulation bill, keeping the country in a prolonged debate about how to manage digital assets. The vote that took place on Friday required 263 approvals, but only 243 members of parliament voted against the vet
Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M
A new study shows that fewer babies are getting the hepatitis B vaccine in recent years. The drop is more than 10 percent from 2023 to August 2025, a trend that worries doctors. Hepatitis B is not as obvious as measles. It travels through blood or body fluids, so parents think newborns are sa
Anthropic’s chief, Dario Amodei, is set to sit down with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a bid to mend ties that have frayed between the company and the Department of Defense. The meeting, slated for Friday in the West Wing, marks a turning point after Anthropic was barred from certain fed
Plans are in motion for the United States to team up with Iran to gather enriched uranium from the country and transport it back home. The plan was shared by a top US official who spoke to the press recently. The official described the process as a slow-moving operation involving large machinery to
Some people in psychiatric wards get care they didn\'t ask for. This happens when staff believe someone is at risk of hurting themselves or others. But this approach raises big questions. Is it really helpful to force treatment? Or does it just take away control from people who need support the most
A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , now leading a major health agency, defended his cautious approach to vaccination, pushing back against claims that his views
Peptides are getting fresh attention—but not just in labs anymore. A push to make certain peptides easier to get has sparked debate, with wellness fans seeing quick benefits while medical experts urge caution. These tiny chains of amino acids are already used in some medical treatments, but their ro
The Health and Human Services chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , spoke to Congress early Thursday about his plans for the 2027 budget and his vision for healthier America. He started by saying that good nutrition is key to ending chronic disease, hoping to shift the debate away from his past vaccine cri
The push to include gender identity in healthcare has led to messy court battles and confusing insurance rules. Hospitals and clinics sometimes refuse treatments like sex changes or hysterectomies based on religious or ethical grounds, only to be sued by patients who feel these refusals are unfair.
