In the quiet battle for human health, one of the most insidious foes is glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup. Despite being marketed as "safe" for human use, a growing body of research reveals that glyphosate is a potent disruptor of reproductive health, causing permanent damage to reproductive organs and affecting fertility across generations.…

The Trump administration secures 18 formal trade proposals with more than 100 nations showing interest, transforming tariffs into effective negotiation tools. White House trade team meets with 34 nations in a week, emphasizing deals for American workers. Tariffs are now a baseline of 10% on imports, with additional tariffs paused for 75+ non-retaliating nations, fostering…

China’s plastics industry faces closure crisis as U.S. ethane tariffs ignite economic fallout U.S. 125% tariffs on ethane — a key feedstock for Chinese plastics — have made production unprofitable, pushing factories toward shutdowns. Dependence on U.S. supplies (90% reliance) leaves China with few alternatives, worsening the crisis. The U.S. strategy aims to force concessions…

Israeli strikes kill civilians in Lebanon, and take out a prominent Jamaa al-Islamiya commander Israeli drone strikes kill Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi, a Jamaa al-Islamiya commander, and another person in southern Lebanon. Strikes violate the November ceasefire agreement, risking a flare-up of hostilities. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun faces pressure to disarm Hezbollah and other armed…

A gluten-free pseudocereal cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas, amaranth is rich in protein, fiber and essential minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium. Amaranth's high lysine content supports muscle repair, while its antioxidants help combat inflammation. It can also aid digestion and blood sugar control and reduce cholesterol levels. Nearly eradicated during colonization, amaranth made…

Trump’s tariff shift sends shockwaves through air cargo, threatening $22B in revenue Starting May 2, the U.S. will impose a 145% duty on Chinese imports and eliminate tariff-free access for low-value items, disrupting global supply chains, reducing air cargo revenue and forcing a major overhaul of cross-border e-commerce models. The collapse of the de minimis…