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New Study Links Seed Oils to Increased Risk of Colon Cancer

A new study published in the medical journal Gut suggests that seed oils, commonly found in processed and packaged foods, may contribute to an increased risk of colon cancer.

U.S. Signs Updated Science Agreement with China

The United States and China have signed an updated agreement to renew its Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for five years.

‘Character.AI’ Faces Lawsuit Over Chatbot Exposing Minors to Harmful Content

Google-backed AI company Character.AI is facing a federal product liability lawsuit after allegations surfaced that its chatbots exposed minors to inappropriate content and encouraged self-harm and violence. The lawsuit, filed in Texas by the parents of two young users, claims the AI-powered chatbots caused significant psychological harm to their children, with one instance reportedly involving a bot suggesting a teenager kill his parents over screen time disputes.

Study Finds DNA Contamination in Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Exceeds Regulatory Limits

A study published in the journal Science, Public Health Policy and the Law found that DNA contamination in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines far exceeds legal limits by three to four times.

Travel Advisory Issued After ‘Bleeding Eye Virus’ Outbreak in Rwanda

Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda, raising concerns about potential international spread.

Arizona Archaeologists Discover ‘Oldest’ Firearm in History

Archaeologists in Arizona have uncovered what is believed to be the oldest firearm ever found in the continental United States—a bronze cannon, or wall gun, linked to the expedition of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in the mid-16th century.

EPA Proposes Partial Removal of Pesticide Linked to Neurodevelopment Issues

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to partially revoke the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.

Yale Study Finds Ukrainian Children ‘Coerced’ Into Adoption by Russia

A Yale University report released Tuesday alleges that Russia has forcibly adopted at least 314 Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied regions since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Congressional Committee Finds COVID ‘Most Likely’ Resulted From Lab Leak

A new report from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic acknowledges that the COVID-19 virus "most likely" leaked from a Chinese lab.

More Than 200 Million Americans Overweight, Obese

New research published in The Lancet revealed that more than 200 million Americans are either overweight or obese.

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