Trump halts U.S. funding for dangerous gain-of-function research in China tied to COVID origins President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for gain-of-function research in poorly regulated countries like China, citing risks to public health and national security. The order follows evidence linking U.S.-backed research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology to the…

Glyphosate’s silent war on humanity: How the world’s most-used herbicide is poisoning your gut, hormones, and DNA For decades, Monsanto — and the regulatory agencies it infiltrated — assured the public that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, was harmless. They lied. A landmark 2024 study published in Frontiers in Toxicology confirms what dissident scientists have…

LDL is the sticky cholesterol that can build up in our arteries, cause them to narrow and reduce blood flow — and we know the troubles that poor circulation can lead to. At my annual physical, I’m always reassured that my cholesterol levels are in tip-top shape. But other than having a blood test, how…

Nuclear neighbors at war: India strikes Pakistan, fighter jets shot down as Kashmir crisis spirals India and Pakistan engaged in cross-border airstrikes over Kashmir, escalating tensions and raising global fears of an uncontrollable conflict. India conducted "Operation Sindoor," targeting alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir. Pakistan…

I am not a runner and never will be. But I love walking. I feel more alert after a good, brisk walk, and there’s science that explains why. Walking also helps me manage my blood pressure, helping to keep my heart healthy as I age. Plenty of research has shown that walking is ideal for…

British supermarket chain Morrisons has deployed autonomous Tally robots in three U.K. stores (Wetherby, Redcar and Stockton) to monitor stock levels, highlighting retail's shift toward automation. Developed by Simbe Robotics, Tally uses AI and computer vision to scan shelves for out-of-stock items, pricing errors and misplaced products with 99 percent accuracy, processing up to 30,000…

“Wartime Homefront Essential Skills” on BrightU: How to grow tomatoes in your backyard like a boss In episode 10 of "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills," Marjory Wildcraft and David The Good explored how tomatoes — once feared as poison in Europe and revered by the Aztecs — survived wars and famines and are now emerging as…

Federal judge blocks warrantless arrests of suspected illegals by Border Patrol in California A California judge ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot arrest individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally without a warrant or evidence that they might flee, reinforcing Fourth Amendment protections. The ACLU sued DHS and Border Patrol over "Operation Return to…

New York-based meat processing company RECALLS products due to dangerously high levels of sodium nitrite A New York-based food company (Smith Packing, LLC) recalled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausages and sliced meats due to dangerously high sodium nitrite levels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) announced the recall on April 29, 2025, affecting products…

RFK Jr. acknowledges ‘Chemtrails’— but experts disagree on what’s really in jet fuel RFK Jr. revives debate, alleging undisclosed additives in jet fuel for geoengineering ("chemtrails"), while experts like Kristen Meghan dispute this, citing fuel purity standards and engine safety risks. Scientific papers propose sulfur-based jet fuel additives for solar radiation management (SRM) to cool…