REGULATION

Jul 30 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Kratom Controversy: A Closer Look at the Latest FDA Move

The FDA is stepping up its game against a specific chemical found in kratom products. This compound, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. Health officials are sounding the alarm, suggesting a nationwide ban. Kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia, has been gaining traction in the U. S. as a go-to for...

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Jul 29 2025HEALTH

Why U. S. Health Officials Are Targeting a Kratom Ingredient

U. S. health authorities are sounding the alarm about a specific chemical found in kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia. This chemical, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending a nationwide ban on this ingredient, but not on natural kratom leaf prod...

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Jul 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

EPA's Bold Move: Climate Rules in the Crosshairs

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump's administration has taken a significant step to undo a key climate regulation. They want to get rid of a 2009 finding that said greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, are bad for public health and the environment. This finding has been the basis for many rules to cut emissions from cars, power pl...

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Tech Giants Gain from Trump's AI Strategy

In a recent gathering in Washington, Donald Trump unveiled his "AI action plan, " which is set to benefit tech companies significantly. The event, filled with patriotic tunes and high-profile attendees, showcased Trump's commitment to reducing regulations in the tech industry. He emphasized the need for innovation to thrive without excessive government interference, ...

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Jul 23 2025CRYPTO

Circle's Stock Takes a Hit After Trump's Crypto Law

Circle Internet Group, the company behind the popular USDC stablecoin, is facing some tough times. A big change in the crypto world has left its stock in a tricky spot. President Donald Trump recently signed a new law called the GENIUS Act. This law is all about regulating stablecoins, which are digital currencies tied to real-world assets. While this law is good new...

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

How Feelings and Relationships Shape OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just repeated behaviors. It's deeply tied to how people handle emotions and form relationships. Recent studies have shown that how well someone manages their feelings and their attachment style can give clues about how severe their OCD symptoms might be. Emotional dysregulation, or the struggle to manage emotions, has...

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Jul 20 2025CRYPTO

The U. S. Takes a Big Step in Crypto Regulation

In a significant move, the House of Representatives has approved three bills aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry, with one of them now heading to President Donald Trump's desk. The bills are part of Trump's push to establish the U. S. as a global leader in crypto. The first bill, which focuses on stablecoins, has already gained bipartisan support in the ...

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Jul 20 2025CRYPTO

A New Era for Digital Money: Trump Signs Crypto Rules into Law

The U. S. just took a big step into the future of money. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law. This new law sets rules for digital currencies, especially stablecoins. These are digital currencies tied to real things like gold or the U. S. dollar. The goal? To keep their value steady. Trump has been a big supporter of crypto. He said he wants the U. ...

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Jul 20 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Gets a Big Boost: New Law Aims to Protect Investors

President Donald Trump has put his signature on a new law that's set to shake up the crypto world. This law, called the GENIUS Act, is all about making sure people feel safe when they're dealing with stablecoins. These are a type of cryptocurrency that's tied to things like the U. S. dollar, so they don't go up and down in value as much as other cryptocurrencies. Th...

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Jul 20 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Rules on the Move: What You Need to Know

The US House made a big move on Thursday. They passed a law about stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency. This law is the first of its kind. It aims to control how stablecoins work in the US. The vote was 308 to 122. Stablecoins are different from other cryptocurrencies. Their value is tied to something steady, like the US dollar. This makes them less likely to chang...

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