Most people don’t think of tomatoes as politics on a plate, but they’re now carrying a heavier price tag than eggs did a couple years ago. A 40 % jump in the past year makes tomatoes the fastest-rising grocery item, beating beef, coffee, and seafood. Economists point to three big triggers: a war in
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, has become a target for conservative politicians. They claim he’s vegan and supports ideas that don’t match their values. But there’s a twist—Talarico isn’t actually vegan. Still, his opponents keep bringing it up, calling him names like “Tofu
Colorado’s economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Latino labor. From the sugar beet fields to ski resorts, Latino workers have been the backbone of the state for generations. But their contributions often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they helped build industries from mining to tourism.
Poland is rethinking its highest award for Ukraine’s leader after a naming dispute stirred old tensions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earned Poland’s Order of the White Eagle in 2023 for standing strong alongside Poland during tough times. But now, Poland’s president wants a review after Zelenskiy
Tensions between the U. S. and Iran took a new turn this past week when Tehran said it wanted to see concrete steps, not just promises, before agreeing to any deal to ease restrictions on a key oil shipping route. Top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made this clear in a post online, repeat
A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat
A new set of launch pads and support buildings has appeared in the remote deserts of northwestern China, according to fresh satellite images. The complex lies close to existing nuclear missile silos that can reach any U. S. city, and it looks designed to keep those silos safe even if a surprise atta
The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o
The upcoming primary for Colorado’s governor seat has turned into a showdown of stories that sound more like fiction than politics. Three candidates are vying for the nomination, but only one brings real legislative experience to the table: state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. The other two, Victor Marx
On a bright Saturday morning, people poured into the square before Hungary’s Parliament. The same spot had once seen protests against Soviet rule and later, a government change in 2006. This time, it became the stage for Peter Magyar’s inauguration, symbolizing a shift after 16 years of tight‑contro
