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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Hidden Dangers in Your Makeup Bag

PFAS chemicals, also known as "forever chemicals, " are found in many makeup products. These chemicals do not break down easily and can stay in the body and environment for a long time. A recent study found over 50 different PFAS chemicals in more than 1, 700 beauty products. This is a lot of potent

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Jan 03 2026OPINION

Rogers Park: A Unique Neighborhood Facing Zoning Challenges

Rogers Park is a special place. It's a small, family-friendly neighborhood tucked in the northeast corner of Anchorage. It's different from the larger, busier Rogers Park Community Council District. The neighborhood is just a tiny part of that bigger area. Rogers Park has a rich history. It started

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Jan 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

The EPA's AI Dilemma: Speed Over Sustainability?

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been on a mission. It's helping the AI industry grow fast. But there's a problem. The EPA is not using AI to protect the environment. Instead, it's making it easier for companies to build data centers and factories. This is a big shift. The EPA us

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Jan 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Fight to Save Bees: The Neonic Debate

In Colorado, a heated discussion is happening about the use of neonicotinoids, often called neonics. These are chemicals used to protect crops from pests. Farmers apply them to seeds, and as the plants grow, the chemicals spread throughout. This helps keep bugs away but might be hurting bees and oth

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Path to Mainstream: What's Next?

In the world of crypto, big changes are on the horizon. By 2026, things are expected to pick up speed. This is thanks to a few key factors: crypto ETFs, stablecoins, tokenization, and clearer rules. These elements are coming together to make crypto more mainstream. Last year, crypto ETFs gave peopl

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Turkmenistan Joins the Crypto Game: What It Means

Turkmenistan has just made a big move. The country has officially legalized crypto mining and trading. This happened when a new law, signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, came into effect. This change could be a game-changer for Turkmenistan's economy. The country is known for its natural gas

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Law: What Changed in 2025 and What's Next?

In 2025, the world saw big steps in how digital currencies are governed. The EU put MiCA into full effect, while the US passed laws like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act. These moves made the rules clearer. The Trump administration also backed crypto with an executive order, showing that crypto is her

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Protecting People and Planet: EPA Takes Action on Harmful Chemicals

The EPA has decided to control the use of five common chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals are used to make plastics flexible. The EPA says these chemicals can harm workers and the environment. EPA head Lee Zeldin said the agency used solid science to make this decision. He said the chemica

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florida's Straw Struggle: Paper vs. Plastic and the PFAS Problem

Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

FDA's New Leader: A Controversial Shift in Vaccine and Drug Regulation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently appointed Tracy Beth Høeg as the acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). This move has sparked debate, as Høeg's background is primarily in sports medicine and epidemiology, with no apparent experience in drug deve

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