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Gallup: US alcohol consumption hits historic low, 54% report drinking
Gallup reports American drinking at a record low, with 54% consuming alcohol, down from 62% in 2023, amid changing feder
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NOAA Fall Forecast: Most States See Warm, Dry Start as El Niño Strengthens
NOAA's fall forecast signals warmer-than-average temperatures for most of the U.S., with El Niño intensifying. The Pacif
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FDA red tape gives China an edge in regenerative medicine
Former HHS official David Mansdoerfer warns that FDA delays on Regenative Labs' export permits are hurting U.S. biotech
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Treasury targets immigrant tax credits in new benefit crackdown
The Treasury and IRS propose restricting noncitizens' access to refundable tax credits, potentially affecting DACA and T
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Regulating AI by Capability, Not Human Analogy
AI regulation should be based on what systems can do, not on human-like qualities, to balance safety with innovation, ex
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D.C. Circuit backs EPA's Superfund listing of PFOA and PFOS
The D.C. Circuit upheld the EPA's rule listing two PFAS chemicals as hazardous, enabling Superfund cleanups and cost rec
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US Forest Service Moves to End Roadless Protections on 44M Acres
The Trump administration proposed scrapping the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would open 44 million acres of national forest
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New bill takes aim at misleading recycling labels and plastic industry tactics
The Truth in Labeling Act would create federal standards for recycling labels, ban misleading uses of the chasing arrows
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Who Pays When a Driverless Taxi Crashes? New Liability Questions Emerge
With Zoox's robotaxis approved for commercial use, the question of who is liable in a driverless car crash takes center
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Northeast and Midwest Dominate 2026's Hottest Housing Markets
Realtor.com's 2026 ranking reveals all 10 hottest ZIP codes are in the Northeast and Midwest, with demand far outpacing
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Trader Joe's Expands Rapidly: 25 New Stores Slated for 2025
Trader Joe's is on an expansion spree, with 25 new stores planned this year and two dozen more on the horizon. See where
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Flexible Work Boosts Effective Pay by 56%, New Model Shows
A new model by Econtime Consultants suggests flexible work can boost effective salary by 56%, adding $58,000 in value th
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DOJ finalizes path for nonviolent felons to regain gun rights
The Justice Department has finalized a rule allowing some nonviolent felons to regain gun rights, a shift that aims to a
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Trump urged to kill California port rule to cut costs
A costly California port emissions rule, backed by an EPA waiver, could drive up consumer prices nationwide. Advocates u
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Gallup: US gambling participation hits new low amid prediction market scrutiny
A new Gallup poll finds fewer Americans gambling than a decade ago, with 45% reporting any gambling in the past year, do
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Bipartisan Bill Would Add Accounting to K-12 STEM Grants
A bipartisan bill would allow federal STEM grants to fund accounting courses, aiming to widen the pipeline of future CPA
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State-by-State Income Needed for a Comfortable Life in 2025
SmartAsset's latest analysis shows the income required for a comfortable lifestyle in every state, based on the 50/30/20
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Flock Safety Revises Data Rules as Privacy Lawsuits Mount
Flock Safety announced policy changes to address privacy concerns over its AI license plate readers, but advocates argue