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Maryland Governor Pardons Over 100,000 Cannabis Convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore pardoned over 100,000 cannabis convictions on Monday.
Biden’s Investment in American Infrastructure is Not Why The Price of Eggs is High
In recent months, Americans have faced an unprecedented rise in the price of eggs, leaving many households feeling the pinch at the grocery store. While some pundits have pointed fingers in various directions, including at President Biden’s infrastructure investments, it’s crucial to understand that these projects are not the culprits behind the escalating cost of this everyday staple. Instead, factors such as the avian influenza outbreak, rising feed and fuel costs, and general inflationary pressures have driven the surge in egg prices. Understanding these real causes is essential for addressing the challenges effectively.
Read the full article to learn more about the true reasons behind the high cost of eggs and why infrastructure investments are not to blame.
Video: Elon Musk reacts to Don Lemon’s questioning: ‘You are upsetting me‘
CNN’s Oliver Darcy breaks down key moments from the Elon Musk interview that led Don Lemon to lose his programming spot on the X platform.
ExxonMobil CEO Declares: “Green Energies Don’t Allow Us to Properly Extort Americans“
ExxonMobil CEO’s shocking admission: Renewable energies don’t allow for proper exploitation of Americans, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fossil fuels. A satirical take on corporate greed and environmental negligence.
Video: How Russia duped two Republicans with propaganda laundered through fake news sites
Rachel Maddow explains how Russia is using real-looking, fake news sites to introduce propaganda in American discourse by giving fake stories the appearance of legitimate sourcing, fooling some Republicans into resharing false information that they want to believe is true.
Understanding the Behavioral Science Behind Increased Employment with Universal Basic Income
Explore the behavioral science behind Universal Basic Income (UBI) and how it increases employment rates by addressing financial anxiety, empowering individuals, fostering entrepreneurship, promoting human capital development, and recognizing the value of care work.
Video: Supreme Court Ethics | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John’s life. Genuinely. You’ll see.
Video: MAGA Doesn’t Understand the Word CONSENT
Shocker they did not understand the definition of consent. That should terrify most people.
Video: A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened
A 62-year-old German man deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the span of 29 months, according to a new study, going against national vaccine recommendations. That’s an average of one jab every four days. CNN’s Meg Tirrell reports.
The COVID-19 Supply Chain Chaos and Its Impact on Gas Prices During the Biden Administration
Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to global supply chains triggered a spike in gas prices during the Biden administration. Uncover the intricate interplay of demand, supply, and logistical challenges, shedding light on the complexities behind rising fuel costs.
Video: Insane blizzard slams California – Strands hundreds on Donner Pass Atmospheric River
One of the most intense #blizzards I have been in anywhere in the country slammed #California for multiple days. Interstate 80 was turned into a parking lot stranding hundreds with intense winds with heavy blowing snow. Semi-trucks littered the road as CHP and CalTrans tried to get everyone unstuck on Donner Pass. Earlier in the day white out conditions and heavy #snow caused motorists to get stuck all over the pass. We pulled out many vehicles. Plows worked overtime trying to keep up as feet of snow fell. Winds were well over 100 mph on the pass at times.
Tech firms face new international restrictions on data and privacy
The rapid growth of e-commerce in recent decades has been accompanied by an increase in digital trade barriers. Those include requirements for companies to store their data in the country where it is collected or to hand over their source code to a joint venture partner in order to do business in a particular market. Until now, the United States has been a leading voice on the international stage pushing back against such provisions, which it argued not only hurt big tech companies but small and medium-size companies that increasingly rely on the internet to do business.
Michigan Dems Vote “Uncommitted” | Biden Talks Ceasefire Over Ice Cream | GOP Targets Birth Control
President Biden’s awkward ice cream moment came one day before some Democrats in Michigan used their primary votes to protest his support of Israel’s actions in Gaza, while Republicans are pushing state-by-state birth control bans and blocked a bill that would have protected access to contraception nationwide.
Biden recommends loosening federal restrictions on marijuana
Since the Nixon administration, marijuana has been classified in federal law in the same category as LSD and heroin — drugs categorized as having a high propensity for addiction and no known medical value. In October 2022, as more and more states have moved to legalize cannabis, Biden issued an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of all available cannabis science and recommend whether the classification of marijuana should be changed.
Hear Russia’s warning after Macron said Western troops in Ukraine ‘cannot be ruled out’
NATO and leaders from multiple countries said there are no plans for troops on the ground in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron floated the possibility of sending European forces.
Giving smaller food producers a boost
Soaring food prices and supply chain crunches for meat and other staples during the Covid-19 pandemic drew attention to the highly consolidated agriculture sector, in which key sectors like meatpacking are dominated by a handful of “Big Ag” behemoths. Biden entered office promising to crack down on food monopolies and support small and midsize U.S. farmers, whose numbers have cratered in recent decades.
Video shows latest US airstrikes against Iranian-backed targets in Yemen
The Pentagon has released new video showing the US launching airstrikes against Iranian-backed targets in Yemen on February 3, 2024.
Unraveling the Appeal to Common Practice Fallacy: A Critical Examination of Popular Beliefs
Explore the nuances of the Appeal to Common Practice fallacy in this insightful article. Unravel its structure, discover common pitfalls, and learn how it often intertwines with other fallacies in shaping flawed arguments. Strengthen your critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of logical reasoning in discussions and debates.
🚨Fake News Alert🚨 Viral Posts Misuse Rat Study to Make Unfounded Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines and Autism
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy benefits both mother and baby. Side effects are generally mild, and studies don’t show negative effects on the baby. A criticized study that gave COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant rats doesn’t show that vaccines cause autism or that people shouldn’t get COVID-19 vaccines, contrary to claims.
First over-the-counter birth control pill to hit U.S. stores in 2024
The push to make an oral contraceptive available without a prescription predates Biden’s presidency. But the issue took on fresh urgency when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, particularly as conservatives openly questioned the legal precedent establishing the right to privacy for birth control access. Within weeks of the ruling, a contraceptive maker, which had spent more than six years studying consumers’ ability to use the product correctly without a doctor’s supervision, applied to the FDA for over-the-counter approval.