Day: February 7, 2025

Seafood samples contain high levels of microplastics in US state, say researchers

12:36 am February 7, 2025

Microplastics were detected in almost every seafood sample found off the coast of the western U.S. in a recent study, researchers claim. The study, led by Portland State University (PSU), identified “anthropogenic particles” — which are materials produced or modified by humans — in the edible tissue of six different species of fish. Those included […]

‘Power grab’: Jeffries unveils data protection bill amid DOGE crackdown

12:34 am February 7, 2025

House Democrats unveiled legislation on Thursday that seeks to secure the personal data of Americans amid the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) spending sweep. House Democrats unveiled the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to “shield the American people from this out-of-control power grab, permanently, and make sure that the financial, personal, medical, and confidential information of […]

Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ rankles America First conservatives, allies suggest negotiator-in-chief is at work

12:20 am February 7, 2025

President Donald Trump’s comments about the U.S. “taking over” Gaza sent shock waves through Washington – but allies suggest the negotiator-in-chief is using the suggestion as a tactic to apply pressure on the region and find workable solutions to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. “The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a […]

Federal judge delays Trump administration’s buyout deadline for federal workers

12:14 am February 7, 2025

A federal judge pushed back the deadline for President Donald Trump’s buyout offer for federal workers on Thursday. Trump’s administration initially told federal workers they needed to decide whether to accept the buyout offer by Thursday. The new ruling delays the deadline to at least Monday, with another hearing on the issue scheduled for that […]

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