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Jul 03 2025BUSINESS

Unsafe Trucking: Who's Watching the Watchers?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is supposed to keep our roads safe by checking on trucking companies and drivers. But the numbers tell a different story. In 2021, there were 690, 091 interstate freight carriers, and 94% of them had no safety rating at all. That means no one f

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

Big Food Companies Ditching Artificial Colors

J. M. Smucker Company is making a significant change to its products. By the end of 2027, they plan to remove all artificial colors from their jams and other items. This move is part of a bigger trend in the food industry. Many large companies are now choosing to use more natural ingredients. Smuck

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Phthalates in Our Lives: A Hidden Threat

Phthalates are sneaky chemicals that can mess with our bodies, especially the male reproductive system. One of the worst offenders is di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHxP). Even though Europe banned it in 2020, people are still getting exposed to it. How? Well, sunscreen might be the culprit. Some sunscreens

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Vapes: A Hidden Danger?

Vaping was once seen as a cool way to quit smoking, but it's not as safe as people thought. Many adults who vape still smoke cigarettes, and teens who never smoked are getting addicted to nicotine through vaping. About 11 million Americans vape regularly. While vapes are considered less harmful than

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Clash: US Lawmakers Push to Block Chinese Tech

The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup

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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Crypto Market Sees Big Moves and New Rules

Bitcoin's value shot up on Wednesday, hitting over $108, 000 at its peak. This happened even though there were some tense situations in the Middle East and the stock market was near its highest point ever. But not all cryptocurrencies had a good day. Ether and Solana both dropped a bit later in the

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Jun 25 2025FINANCE

Big Banks Get a Break: Fed Considers Easing Rules

The Federal Reserve is thinking about making it easier for big banks to hold onto certain types of investments. This change could free up around $223 billion for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. The rule in question, known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, was

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Jun 24 2025CRYPTO

Keeping Your Bitcoin Purchases Under the Radar

Bitcoin's value has shot up to over $106, 000, making it a hot target for scammers. If you're looking to buy Bitcoin without drawing attention, there are ways to do it, but you've got to be careful and follow the rules. First off, using a credit card or PayPal is a no-go if you want to stay anonymo

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

Big Ad Deal Gets Green Light with a Twist

A huge ad deal just got the okay from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but there's a catch. The FTC, currently all Republican, said yes to Omnicom buying Interpublic Group for $13. 5 billion. But they added a rule: Omnicom can't steer ads away from platforms based on political views. This means O

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Jun 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles: Film Permits Renewed Amid Industry Struggles

The Los Angeles City Council has extended its partnership with FilmLA for another five years. This decision came despite calls from advocacy groups for changes to the city's permitting process. The groups argue that the current system is too complex and costly, which has contributed to a decline in

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