The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently made a controversial decision to downgrade the risks associated with formaldehyde, a chemical known to cause cancer. This move comes despite strong evidence linking formaldehyde to serious health issues like cancer, miscarriages, and asthma. The
KDE Plasma is stepping up its game with some exciting new features that might make Windows users a bit envious. One of the standout additions is a system-wide push-to-talk function. This means you can mute or unmute your microphone across all applications by simply holding down a key. It's a handy t
ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been in the spotlight recently. Back in 2016, CNN did a story about ICE operations in Chicago. They showed agents arresting undocumented felons. The agents were described as professional and respectful. There were no protesters then, and the ra
Recent reports reveal that former U. S. President Donald Trump made quite a few investments in bonds. From mid-November to late December, he bought bonds worth around $100 million. These included both municipal and corporate bonds. Most of these bonds were from local entities like cities, school di
In a show of unity, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson recently praised Jerome Powell, the Fed's chair, calling him a person of the highest integrity. This comes after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice had subpoenaed the Fed and even threatened him with criminal charges. Powell
A recent incident in Minneapolis has sparked outrage and unrest. A woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE officer. The scene was chaotic, with witnesses calling 911 to report shots fired and a woman bleeding in her car. One caller mentioned seeing ICE agents and hearing gunshots. Another c
In the UK, too many people are dying from alcohol. The problem is worse for those who are not well-off. The government knows this and wants to do something about it. But how? There are people who work on these issues. They have ideas on how to help. But no one has really asked them what they think.
The Virginia State Police are still looking into the shooting of Dustin Griffin that happened on December 17. This is interesting because the Augusta County Sheriff, Donald Smith, has already said the case is closed. He even released some videos from body cameras and dashcams. In a statement, Sheri
In the last year, Donald Trump has been a constant figure in the public eye. His presence is felt everywhere, from TV screens to social media feeds. This isn't just about politics; it's about how one person can dominate the cultural landscape. Trump's impact is vast. He's reshaped federal jobs, imm
Sports betting is growing fast, and so are the problems that come with it. Recent news about college and NBA players involved in point-shaving schemes is just the tip of the iceberg. This is not new, but it's getting worse. For years, Nevada was the only place where sports betting was legal. They h
