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PFAS in Produce: California Study Exposes the Gap Between MAHA Goals and Reality

Updated 5:43 AM EDT, Tue March 17, 2026

California, known for its high-tech dominance—and now high-tech exodus—and Hollywood glitz, is also the nation’s agricultural powerhouse. The state supplies nearly half of the vegetables and more than 75 percent of the fruits, nuts, and wine consumed in the United States. It also leads the nation in dairy production, accounting for nearly 20 percent of…Continue reading PFAS in Produce: California Study Exposes the Gap Between MAHA Goals and Reality

The States Suing RFK Jr. Aren’t Defending Science—They’re Defending the System

Updated 4:21 AM EDT, Thu March 12, 2026

On any given day, Americans are subjected to the tremendous disdain that Democrat-led states have towards President Trump and the actions of his administration. One such example is HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul the childhood immunization schedule in the United States. That move centers on protecting children, respecting family autonomy, aligning US…Continue reading The States Suing RFK Jr. Aren’t Defending Science—They’re Defending the System

The Smart Pill Economy

Updated 9:15 AM EDT, Tue March 10, 2026

Big Pharma has spent decades trying to get people to take their plethora of medications. Now, the controversial industry is going a step further with “smart pills” that can report back after they’ve been swallowed. Of course, there is enormous profit involved. The global market for so-called smart pills is projected to reach $5 billion…Continue reading The Smart Pill Economy

Beneath the Headline: US States Are Rejoining the WHO

While the majority of Americans have undoubtedly grown weary of unelected global authorities wielding unchecked tyrannical power in the name of “health,” California Governor Gavin Newsom has just rolled out the red carpet for more of the same. In a move that would be laughable if it weren’t so brazenly dangerous, Newsom just announced that…Continue reading Beneath the Headline: US States Are Rejoining the WHO

Updated 11:05 AM EST, Mon February 9, 2026

6G at Light Speed, Wireless Safety at a Crawl

The federal government no longer boldly states that your cellphone is safe. Read that again. In late 2025, the FDA quietly scrubbed long-standing web pages aimed to assure the public that cell phone radiation poses no harm. The significant removal came with no announcement, no press conference. The information is just gone. The same week,…Continue reading 6G at Light Speed, Wireless Safety at a Crawl

Updated 4:17 AM EST, Thu February 5, 2026

Raising Livestock, Breeding Resistance

As the world crept toward pandemic recovery in 2024, meat production in the United States rose by a mere 1 percent. A slight increase, indeed. Despite that, antibiotic sales for livestock in the United States surged during the same timeframe. Not a trickle, mind you, but a surge. Nearly 16 percent more antibiotics deemed as…Continue reading Raising Livestock, Breeding Resistance

Updated 2:03 AM EST, Tue February 3, 2026

Palantir’s ELITE: Not All Maps Are Meant To Guide Us

Many memorable journeys start with a map. Maps have been around for ages, guiding humanity on its way in grand style. Maps have helped sailors cross oceans, caravans traverse deserts, and armies march into the pages of history. Maps have been staple tools of exploration, survival, and sovereignty. And today? Today, they’re on our devices,…Continue reading Palantir’s ELITE: Not All Maps Are Meant To Guide Us

Updated 5:12 AM EST, Thu January 29, 2026

Jasmin Hume’s Take on Nutrition: Generally Recognized As Nonsense

As the self-proclaimed “world’s leading expert in AI-driven ingredient innovation,” it is worth taking a closer look at Shiru Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jasmin Hume. As noted on the World Economic Forum’s website, Hume, a protein engineer by training with a PhD in materials chemistry—steeped in computational methods and protein design in biomedicine, not…Continue reading Jasmin Hume’s Take on Nutrition: Generally Recognized As Nonsense

Updated 5:12 AM EST, Tue January 27, 2026

Let’s Not Forget: Boredom Is Essential to Childhood

Among the myriad of harm that humanity has inflicted upon itself through both the wired and wireless world, the disappearance of wholesome boredom might be the most consequential. Indeed, there is something sacred about a child staring out a window, hands idle, and mind completely free. In today’s world of ceaseless stimulation, we’ve forgotten the…Continue reading Let’s Not Forget: Boredom Is Essential to Childhood

Updated 6:28 AM EST, Thu January 22, 2026