Lockdowns during COVID-19 caused more harm than good, with studies showing devastating impacts on mental health, education, and the economy. Media and tech platforms censored and mocked critics of lockdowns. Research reveals lockdowns were ten times deadlier than the virus itself, measured by years of life lost due to collateral damage. Trust in public health…

Houthi rebels target Israeli ships in Red Sea amid rising tensions over Gaza aid blockade Yemen’s Houthi rebels declare all Israeli vessels in key waterways legitimate targets, escalating tensions in critical maritime trade routes. The Houthis’ broad definition of “Israeli ships” risks collateral damage to global trade, threatening vessels linked to Israel in any capacity.…

Mississippi joins growing list of states BANNING lab-grown meat with bill passed in state House The Mississippi House of Representatives passed HB 1006, prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution of cultivated meat. Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson and other supporters frame the ban as a defense of traditional farming and consumer choice. Opponents argue the…

Dr. Steven Bratman explores a natural alternative in his book “Beat Depression with St. John’s Wort” Depression is a widespread condition characterized by chronic sadness, hopelessness and difficulty concentrating, significantly disrupting daily life. Psychotherapy and prescription antidepressants like Prozac are common treatments but can be slow, costly and associated with side effects such as insomnia,…

Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) has been highly valued since ancient times, originating in the Mediterranean and later spreading across Europe. It was praised by Roman naturalists like Pliny the Elder for its digestive and culinary benefits. Today, it is widely cultivated in regions like France, Spain and the Balkans, thriving in sunny, well-drained soils. This…

Rethinking autism: How maternal health during pregnancy influences a child’s autism risk A mother's health during pregnancy can significantly impact a child's likelihood of developing autism. Air pollution, pesticides and even marijuana use during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of autism, affecting fetal brain development. Higher levels of testosterone and progesterone in…

Trump’s BITCOIN GAMBIT: U.S. launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to cement crypto dominance President Donald Trump announced the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in the digital asset economy. The reserve, housed within the U.S. Treasury, aims to consolidate and expand federal holdings of Bitcoin and…

Opposing Trump’s Nakba plan for Gaza is the only way for Jordan and Egypt to survive Within 24 hours of US President Donald Trump meeting Jordan’s King Abdullah II, the White House released a recorded video of Trump praising the king after a humiliating exchange in front of the media. (Article by Raja Abdulhaq republished from MiddleEastEye.net) During their meeting, Trump…

A groundbreaking study reveals that microplastics are impairing plant photosynthesis, leading to significant crop losses. By 2045, this could push an additional 400 million people into starvation, exacerbating global hunger. Microplastics, smaller than 5 millimeters, infiltrate soil, water and air, affecting staple crops like wheat, rice and maize. Asia, the largest producer of these crops,…

Trump’s new tariff threats force Ontario to back down on U.S. electricity tax Ontario Premier Doug Ford suspended a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York after President Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Ford initially proposed the surcharge and hinted at cutting off electricity exports entirely,…