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- Leading US economists urge peers to fight Trump’s attack on environment
Experts say undermining green protections and research funding is against the principles of economicsThree leading US economists are urging their peers around the world to push back against Donald Trump’s attack on environmental laws.In what amounts to a call to action to economists, the trio say rollback of environmental regulations is “inconsistent or antithetical” to fundamental principles of economics over how to allocate the world’s limited resources for the greatest possible value to society.Withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.Eliminating consideration in federal policy of the well-established effects of climate breakdown on public welfare.Executive orders to “drill baby drill” giving priority to fossil fuel energy production.Ending research funding on environment and climate and the collection of environmental data.Reducing investments and regulations designed to tackle lead and forever chemicals in drinking water. Continue reading... ...[TheTopNews] Read More.56 mins ago - Admitted students’ GPAs and test scores won’t show Trump what he thinks they’ll show
A recent executive order from President Trump requires colleges to disclose data regarding applicant race, test scores and grade-point averages to the feds. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - African Union Endorses Call to Abandoned the Mercator Map
A campaign is underway to replaced the world’s most popular map, which the effort’s supporters say promotes a false view of the continent and its size. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - OpenAI eyes world’s largest valuation for private company in stock sale talksMaker of ChatGPT reported to be considering $6bn share sale that would boost valuation to $500bn – above SpaceXThe maker of ChatGPT is on the cusp of becoming the world’s most valuable private company. OpenAI is in talks to sell $6bn in shares, which would boost its valuation to $500bn, nearly half that of Tesla, according to multiple reports. The artificial intelligence startup’s stock would be sold to investors by current and former employees.OpenAI has seen exponential growth over the past year. Investors, including Microsoft and SoftBank, have poured at least $40bn into the startup, giving it a valuation of $300bn as of Marc. Last October, it was valued at $157bn. Continue reading... ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
- Top Defense Department official led a think tank that reportedly spread misinformationJoseph Humire, the man tapped to oversee the Defense Department’s operations in the Western Hemisphere, appears to be linked to the promotion of fake news about national security in the Western Hemisphere ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
- US pediatric organization diverges from CDC in Covid-19 vaccine advisory for childrenAmerican Academy of Pediatrics schedule says children as young as six months and up to 23 months receive the shotThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging that children as young as six months and up to 23 months old receive the Covid-19 vaccine – a position that diverges from the current federal guidance given by the Trump administration’s health agencies.The AAP released its updated childhood immunization schedule, which outlines recommendations for vaccines against Covid-19, influenza and RSV for individuals under 18. Continue reading... ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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