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Oct 22 2023
Perspectives Blog
Misinformation Watch: Is Ivermectin Snake Oil or a Miracle Drug?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions for the economy and public health, but also spawned a pandemic of cries of misinformation, with many accusing others of spreading false narratives. COVID-19 led to much back and forth on what was true and what was false, especially when it came to the best way to prevent and treat the virus.
One of the most prominent cases of disagreement
Ethan HorowitzDec 24 2022
News
Support for Ukraine has shattered experts' predictions — and Putin's
Ten months after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, the West remains united in its staggering support for Ukraine.
The big picture: Neither the sheer scale of the global response, nor the West's ability to maintain it, seemed inevitable — or even likely — when the invasion began. But the support for Ukraine has changed the course of that war and sent a signal that the West may be more
AxiosAug 15 2023
News
The race to tap the Moon's immense value
Nations around the world are looking to unlock the Moon's economic, scientific and geopolitical value.
Why it matters: The Moon could be valuable high ground for the United States, China and other established space powers that see it as a crucial place to further assert dominance in space.
India and others view the Moon as a place to test technology, perform science and vault
AxiosJul 13 2023
News
Coinbase's spectacular stock surge after Ripple ruling sparks fierce debate
Coinbase Global Inc. shares roared more than 24% higher Thursday in the wake of a judge’s ruling on a case involving cryptocurrency tokens, fueling debate on Wall Street over what the decision means for Coinbase’s own regulatory headaches. See more: Ripple token not a security in retail sales, judge rules in partial win for crypto The cryptocurrency exchange is locked in a battle with the
MarketWatchJul 28 2023
News
Alito says Congress has ‘no authority’ to regulate Supreme Court
Justice Samuel Alito said Congress has “no authority” to regulate the Supreme Court in an interview with the Wall Street Journal’s opinion section published Friday, pushing back against Democrats’ attempt to mandate stronger ethics rules.
Alito, one of the high court’s leading conservatives, is just one of multiple justices who have come under recent scrutiny for ethics controversies
The HillJul 10 2023
News
Neighbors of Jack Daniel's, other distillers feud over emissions, taxes
MULBERRY, Tenn. — For decades, the whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have been beloved in their communities. The distilleries where the liquor is manufactured and barrelhouses where it is aged have complemented the rural character of their neighborhoods, while providing jobs and the pride of a successful homegrown industry. Now, the growing popularity of the industry around
The TennesseanJul 16 2023
News
Seven passengers injured after Amtrak train derails in Florida
LAKELAND, Florida -- At least eight people were injured when an Amtrak passenger train carrying 163 passengers and 10 crew members derailed after hitting a semi-truck hauling cars in Lakeland, Florida, on Friday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. "The train was east bound coming out of Miami then stopped in Tampa and it's final destination was going to be New York. There was 173 people on
CBS News (Online)Jul 09 2023
News
Egypt’s Inflation Soars to Record as Food Drives Surge Past 35%
Sign up for our Middle East newsletter and follow us @middleeast for news on the region. Consumer prices in Egypt soared at a record pace, a reflection of pressures on food costs after the Muslim feast holiday and a pick-up in summer spending. Inflation in urban parts of the country quickened sharply in June to an annual 35.7%, from 32.7% in the previous month, according to figures released
BloombergAug 09 2022
Opinion
Did Democrats Just Save Civilization?
They really did it. The Inflation Reduction Act, which is mainly a climate change bill with a side helping of health reform, passed the Senate on Sunday; by all accounts it will easily pass the House, so it’s about to become law.
This is a very big deal. The act isn’t, by itself, enough to avert climate disaster. But it’s a huge step in the right direction, and sets the stage for more
New York Times (Opinion)Jul 11 2023
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In Cities and Small Towns, Vermonters Reckon With the Devastation of Flooding
Residents in Barre, Vt., surveyed the damage to their streets on Tuesday. The two-day storm dumped more than eight inches of rain on some parts of the state.Credit...Hilary Swift for The New York Times Calls for search and rescue missions continued, as residents and business owners started assessing damage, fueling an anxious, unsettled mood. In Cities and Small Towns, Vermonters Reckon With
New York Times (News)