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EPA to Test Drinking Water for Abortion Pill Traces Amid Political Pressure
The EPA is launching a study to test drinking water for traces of abortion pills, a long-sought goal for anti-abortion g
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Debt Hits $40 Trillion: VAT Seen as Only Viable Fix
With U.S. debt at $40 trillion, Peter Tanous argues spending cuts alone can't close the gap; a 10% VAT is the only viabl
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Khanna urges FDA-style agency to regulate AI, warns of 'catastrophic' race with China
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) proposed an FDA-style agency for AI oversight, warning that an unchecked race with China could
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Buc-ee's accelerates expansion with new locations and first-ever state entries
Buc-ee's continues its rapid expansion, opening four travel centers so far this year and planning one more in 2025 plus
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Lawmakers Push Federal Fix to Shield College Sports From Legal Chaos
As nearly 150 lawsuits challenge NCAA rules, the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act seeks to preserve the collegiate
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Reading gains offer hope but US literacy recovery remains incomplete
A new study shows U.S. students in grades K-8 made significant reading progress last year, but the gap from pre-pandemic
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USDA's 60-Year Animal Welfare Failure: Dogs Still Suffering Under Federal Watch
Despite 60 years of the Animal Welfare Act, USDA's chronic under-enforcement has allowed licensed dog breeders to abuse
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Lawmakers Urged to Let Health Accounts Cover Produce
A new push urges Congress to let health savings and flexible spending accounts pay for fruits and vegetables, arguing cu
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AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Cooling and Chips
AI data centers already face backlash over power and water use; now, their reliance on PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooli
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AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS Contamination Risks
AI data centers face backlash over water and power use, but a new concern emerges: PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooling s
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Film tax breaks under fire as cleanup needs grow
New analysis shows Hollywood tax incentives yield poor returns, while environmental restoration offers better value and
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Fed's Rate Hike Targets Supply-Driven Inflation, Risking Jobs
The Fed's latest rate hike aims at inflation driven by supply shocks and tariffs, risking employment without addressing
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Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump administration has quietly narrowed Endangered Species Act protections, redefining 'harm' to only cover intent
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Crypto Industry Shifts Focus to SEC and CFTC After Senate Bill Fails
The Clarity Act's failure in the Senate pushes crypto industry to rely on SEC and CFTC rulemaking, with agencies signali
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Heinrich blocks Husted's data center ratepayer bill in Senate
Sen. Heinrich blocked Husted's data center bill, saying it's toothless. The House-passed measure would require hearings
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NOAA Fall 2026 Forecast: Warm North, Wet South as Super El Niño Looms
NOAA's latest seasonal forecast shows a warm fall for most of the US, but a strong El Niño is setting up sharp regional
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OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Research Access
SPARC's Heather Joseph argues OMB should confirm free repository deposits meet federal public access rules, ending costl
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OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Access to Research
A proposed OMB rule could eliminate publisher fees for federal research, clarifying that free repository deposits meet p