A recent report by the Department of Energy (DOE) has sparked a heated debate, with some critics accusing it of cherry-picking data and ignoring mainstream climate research. However, a closer look at the report reveals a different story. The DOE report acknowledges that global temperatures have been rising since the 1950s, but it also highlights that the most intens...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the US health secretary known for his strong anti-vaccine stance, recently made waves by replacing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has historically been a non-partisan group of experts. However, under Kennedy's leaders...
Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, spoke up about tariffs and inflation during a recent chat with senators. He said that the new tariffs might make prices go up in the coming months. This means that everyday items could cost more. Powell also mentioned that most Fed officials think cutting interest rates this year might be a good idea. But they want to w...
The Chrisleys, a couple known for their reality TV show, are on the verge of receiving a presidential pardon. This move comes after they were convicted of serious financial crimes. The couple, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were found guilty of defrauding banks and evading taxes. Their lavish lifestyle, showcased on their reality show, was funded by these illegal activitie...
In the world of technology, there are tools that try to guess how people feel. These tools are called emotion inference models. They work like a black box, meaning we can see what goes in and what comes out, but we don't know exactly how they make decisions. This can be a big problem, especially when these tools are used in important areas like politics. One major i...
There is a widespread belief among conservative figures that Google Search favors liberal viewpoints. This belief has some scientific backing, as a few studies have shown that search results can lean towards a positive stance on immigration. However, the truth is not as simple as it seems. A recent study looked into how Google's search results handle immigration-r...
Brazil's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was heavily influenced by politics. This is especially clear when looking at the use of certain drugs. Azithromycin, chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine, and ivermectin saw shifts in their use. These shifts happened alongside COVID-19 cases and key political events. This analysis looks at how these drugs were used over time. It a...
A prominent law firm is standing up to a presidential executive order that targets them. The firm, Perkins Coie, claims that the order is unconstitutional and an attack on their right to represent clients and causes that the administration opposes. The order, signed by President Trump, accuses the firm of dishonest and dangerous activities, including undermining elec...
Judge's writing and citation practices have been under the microscope for over a century. The focus is on how political leanings influence their decisions. This isn't about judges blatantly favoring one side; it's more subtle. It's about the words they choose and the cases they reference. The study looks at how judges' language and legal citations reflect their poli...
Education, or lack of it, is a hot topic nowadays. Some folks think that the Department of Education isn't pulling its weight. They believe that the federal division hasn't been effective for a long time. Some people think that it really doesn't matter when schools are only places to socialize. Some people wonder what else could we be doing with all that money. The...