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PETA’s Unexpected Ally in the Fight Against Animal Testing

March 5, 2026

PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le

health

Cash Rewards to Speed Drug Reviews

March 2, 2026

The FDA plans to give money to reviewers who finish ahead of time. Commissioner Makary explained the idea in a staff meeting last week. He called it a pilot program and said the first bonuses could start in August. The goal is to reward “weighted time savings” while keeping quality high. O

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Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

February 25, 2026

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

crypto

The Crypto Debate: Trump, Coinbase and a Family Firm

February 24, 2026

A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s

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Life After the Storm: Ukraine’s Resilient Stories

February 24, 2026

The first page shows a woman in a forest, her hair loose over a green jacket. She used to judge ballroom competitions, not fire and metal. Now she is a sniper in the army, saying that precision and math keep her calm. A teacher from Chernihiv lost her husband in a strike. She had dreamed of another

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Science and Health in Chaos

February 23, 2026

The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r

politics

A New Film Pitch From a Political Insider

February 23, 2026

The idea of raising money online for an indie movie has moved from YouTube channels to big names in politics and tech. A former partner of a presidential hopeful is now listed as an executive producer for a comedy that pokes fun at the COVID‑19 crisis. The film, called “The Rash, ” follows a public‑

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New FDA Warning Page Vanishes, Raising Concerns Over Autism “Cures”

February 18, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration quietly removed a government webpage that had warned about harmful autism treatments such as chelation, hyperbaric oxygen, chlorine dioxide and raw camel milk. The site was taken down at the end of 2025 because it had not been updated since 2019, according to a state

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The Hidden Dangers in Your Grocery Cart

February 16, 2026

People are starting to question the health effects of ultraprocessed foods. These are the packaged, ready-to-eat items that fill grocery store shelves. Two influential figures, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. David Kessler, are leading the conversation. They point to a 1958 government classification c

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Keep Your Food Safe: The Cool Truth About Fridge Temperatures

February 16, 2026

Keeping food safe is not just about what you eat, but also how you store it. Fridges are crucial in this process. They slow down the growth of harmful bacteria. However, not all fridges are created equal. Some have simple dials, while others have digital controls. The FDA recommends keeping your fri