New Tax Aims To Boosts Funding for Affordable Housing in Pierce CountyPierce County has embarked on an ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis by introducing the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Sales Tax. Passed in 2023, this new tax is named after a late advocate for the homeless and aims ...
The Health Implications of Plant-Based Meat SubstitutesPlant-based meat substitutes (PBMAs) have become popular as a touted health-conscious alternative to traditional meats. Marketed to align with a modern, ethical lifestyle, these products mimic the taste and texture of animal meats while claiming to offer superior nutritional benefits. ...
WHO’s Retreat on Pandemic Treaty Is A Triumph for Democracy and Human RightsRecent developments in the World Health Organization's (WHO) approach to international public health governance have marked a significant retreat from their earlier, more contentious proposals, heralding a victory for national sovereignty, human rights, and democratic governance. Retraction of Overreaching Proposals ...
Supreme Court Rulings Reinforce Property Rights Across the United StatesIn a series of significant rulings, the United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed the constitutional rights of property owners against undue governmental fees and regulatory overreach. Across multiple cases, including notable decisions in Sheetz v. El Dorado County and DeVillier ...
Seattle’s Delivery Wage Law Controversy and Calls for ChangeSeattle's new minimum wage law for gig workers has sparked significant controversy and debate among delivery drivers, restaurant owners, and customers in recent months. This article explores the unfolding situation and the various perspectives involved. Background on the Law The ...
Rethinking CO2’s Role in Climate Change: A Review of Saturation ResearchRecent studies by a team of physicists have brought attention to the concept of CO2 absorption saturation, suggesting that the capacity of atmospheric CO2 to absorb thermal radiation may not be as impactful on global warming as previously thought. According ...
Meta’s Metaverse Ambitions Lead to Multi-Billion Dollar LossesMeta, formerly known as Facebook, has faced significant financial challenges with its Metaverse project under the Reality Labs division. Despite ambitious virtual and augmented reality technological advancements, the project has consistently reported substantial losses. In the first quarter of 2024, ...
Banking Sector Struggles: Failures, Robberies, and Economic ChallengesWashington State has been at the forefront of the banking crisis, with a significant portion of its finances managed by central banks like Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase. Despite 75 banks and 77 credit unions, the state's money ...
AstraZeneca Faces Legal Reckoning Over Vaccine Misconduct and Hidden RisksIn a groundbreaking legal admission, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its COVID-19 vaccine can cause thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), a rare but serious condition characterized by blood clots and low platelet counts. This concession comes amid multiple lawsuits ...
The Expulsion of Yang Xiaoming and Implications for WHOYang Xiaoming, a key figure in China's COVID-19 vaccine development, has been expelled from his roles in the National People's Congress (NPC) and as chairman of Sinopharm’s China National Biotec Group (CNBG) due to allegations of “serious violations of discipline ...
Joe R. Rubalcaba OBITUARY - The Mercury NewsJoe R. Rubalcaba Joe passed away peacefully on August 19, in San Jose. He was the loving father of Armando Rubalcaba (Vicki) of Capitola, ...
