Project 2025, a blueprint for a Republican takeover of the US government, raises serious concerns about its potential impact on public health and the environment. The plan proposes downgrading the classification of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) from 'hazardous' to 'contaminant.' These chemicals, fo
The 2024 election is heating up, and both major party candidates seem to be making some interesting, and perhaps unexpected, moves. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced her support for fracking, a practice often opposed by environmental activists. This comes as a surprise to some, consi
Imagine being able to see through your own skin, revealing a complex web of blood vessels and organs beneath. It sounds like something straight out of science fiction, but researchers at Stanford University have turned this fantastical idea into reality with a 'groundbreaking' food-safe dye that ren
A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing strong opposition from her own party over planned cuts to the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The program allows elderly, sick and disabled residents to receive care in their own homes. According to a recent poll, 76% of New Yo
Post Falls is taking a proactive approach to safeguarding its drinking water supply by formalizing an agreement with Panhandle Health District to manage the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. This aquifer, which covers a vast area from Lake Pend Oreille down to Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, i
HPV self-swab test hitting doctor's offices this month with promise of more comfortable screening but questions remain about access, accuracy, and at-home use. The new test offers an alternative to the traditional uncomfortable procedure involving a gynecologist. However, concerns about the test
The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The
Imagine getting dumped over a mere 27-second phone call. That's what happened to Taylor Swift, according to her own account on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2008. She described it as a 'record' breakup. But wait, there's more! Joe Jonas, the alleged dumper, took to MySpace to clarify that he wasn't e
Royal historian Hugo Vickers raises an eyebrow at the future of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, suggesting their lavish California lifestyle might leave them 'disappearing' like other fading celebrities. Vickers warns that unless the Duke and Duchess of Sussex constantly churn out new projects and
