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US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal actions to reduce emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House described the move as the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will lower vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease pressure on automakers. Environmental groups warned it represents the most significant climate rollback so far and promised to challenge it in court. Trump attacks Obama-era climate measures Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump called the 2009 finding “a disastrous…
The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released about €10bn in EU funds to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to fully implement the judicial reforms required to unlock the money. The commission had frozen the funds in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law backsliding under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it decided Hungary had met the conditions and lifted the suspension. The European Parliament challenged that move, claiming the commission made serious legal errors and acted with insufficient transparency. Ćapeta said the commission…
US and European defence ministers signaled this week that NATO must evolve, with Europe taking on a larger role in its own defence. While both sides agree on the need for change, their reasons differ: the US wants to pivot attention to other global regions, while European leaders are cautious about relying on an unpredictable American administration. US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby called for a “NATO 3.0,” urging European allies to assume primary responsibility for conventional defence. “Europe should field the preponderance of the forces required to deter, and if necessary, defeat conventional aggression in Europe,” he said.…
Narrow Vote Highlights Divisions in Congress The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Escalated Tariffs After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the strongest benefits in young adults and new mothers. Scientists reviewed 63 studies covering nearly 80,000 people. Activities included aerobic workouts, resistance training, yoga and tai chi. Aerobic exercise that raised heart rate showed the greatest impact on depression, while anxiety improved most with shorter, low-intensity programmes. Group or supervised exercise delivered additional benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. Lead researcher Neil Munro of James…
A small northern British Columbia community was rocked by tragedy on Tuesday when a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School left at least nine people dead. The suspected shooter was also found dead, and several others were injured, making this one of Canada’s deadliest school attacks in decades. Deadly Violence at School and Nearby Home Six people were found dead inside the secondary school, and another victim died while being transported to hospital, authorities said. The suspected gunman was discovered at the scene with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Police later confirmed two more deaths at a nearby…
Agency Refuses to Review Seasonal Flu Shot The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal delivers another setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or efficacy…
A return to traditional Nepali foods could help tackle the country’s growing type 2 diabetes crisis, researchers say. In Nepal, where one in five people over 40 has diabetes and medication is often unaffordable, doctors are testing whether simple diet changes can reverse the condition. Studies in Kathmandu and surrounding communities show promising results. A pilot programme using a calorie-controlled traditional diet helped 43% of long-term diabetes patients into remission. An expanded trial has seen about half of participants free from diabetes after four months, with modest weight loss. The research is led by University of Glasgow in partnership with…
Refusing to Testify While Seeking Mercy Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee on Monday, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence in Texas for sex trafficking, appeared via video link for the deposition as lawmakers pressed for answers tied to renewed investigations into Epstein’s abuse network. Clemency Offer Sparks Backlash Through her attorney, David Oscar Markus, Maxwell made a striking offer: if granted clemency by President Donald Trump, she would be willing to testify that neither Trump nor…
Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says the new safety measures will place all users into a teen-appropriate environment by default. Discord already enforces age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will expand the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…
