Trump administration signals shift: Ukraine’s NATO aspirations unlikely, peace talks on the horizon President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have declared that Ukraine will not join NATO, citing Russia's opposition and the impracticality of NATO expansion in the current geopolitical context. The Trump administration is pushing for a negotiated settlement, potentially supported by…

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you have probably experienced at least one flare in the course of your disease. When flares occur, they can worsen existing symptoms or cause new ones to erupt. For that reason, anyone with MS is likely to make note of things that can trigger their flares, like: Stress Lack…

Hegseth delivers reality check on Ukraine: U.S. can’t keep funding war, calls for realistic peace deal U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called Ukraine’s goals of reclaiming pre-2014 borders and joining NATO “unrealistic,” urging diplomacy to end the war. Hegseth stressed the U.S. cannot indefinitely fund Ukraine’s military and urged European nations to take on…

Fossil fuels rescue New England from winter’s grip amid failed “net zero” push As temperatures plummeted in January 2025, New England had to ditch its rapid decarbonization plans and rely on oil, coal, and natural gas to keep homes heated. What happened: A severe cold snap in January 2025 pushed New England’s electricity grid to its…

Texas proposes strategic bitcoin reserve: A new era for state financial management In a groundbreaking move that could redefine how states manage their finances, Texas has introduced Senate Bill 21 (SB21), a legislative proposal to establish the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Filed on February 12, 2025, by Senator Charles Schwertner, the bill aims to position…

Telomeres are the “caps” on the ends of your chromosomes that, like caps on the end of shoestrings, protect your DNA from unraveling. When you’re young, your telomeres are nice and long. But as you age, they begin to gradually shorten, leading to cellular aging and age-related disease. But genetics as well as some…

Hamas claims it will release three Israeli hostages on Saturday, easing tensions that threatened to reignite the Gaza war. U.S. President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu pressured Hamas, warning of resumed hostilities if the deadline wasn’t met. Hamas initially delayed the release, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire by blocking aid, but reversed course after…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Chronic inflammation increases cancer risk. But in the case of colorectal cancer, something else is happening that is both astounding and terrifying. Researchers have uncovered some disturbing facts about how ultra-processed foods help to “feed” colon cancer… “A…

Woniya Thibeault shares her decade-long experience of living without refrigeration and how it can lead to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Thibeault highlights the significant environmental costs associated with refrigerators, including their high energy consumption and reliance on harmful chemicals like freon and hydro-fluorocarbons. Thibeault argues that refrigerators may encourage food waste and can sometimes degrade…

From well-known dangers, like E. coli and staph, to lesser-known villains, such as Klebsiella and Brevundimonas, our kitchens are hosts to a world of bacteria. You may never realize it’s there unless you’re hit with a food-borne illness that seems to strike out of nowhere. While you might figure the damp sponge sitting next…