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US Climate Policy: President Biden’s New Target Before Trump’s Presidency
President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January. Today the outgoing president has unveiled a new goal to slash US emissions...
TikTok Faces Potential US Ban Following Court Battle
TikTok Faces Potential US Ban Following Court BattleTikTok has lost an appeal against plans to ban the video-sharing app in the US. The social media platform had argued the proposal was a breach of...
RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public Health
RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public HealthHappy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Let’s kick off the week by catching up on the latest science...
Dr. Oz’s Investments in Conflict with Potential Role as Agency Leader
Dr. Oz's Investments in Conflict with Potential Role as Agency LeaderPresident-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is facing scrutiny over his extensive investments in...
Jared Isaacman: Trump’s NASA Pick with Climate Controversy
Jared Isaacman: Trump's NASA Pick with Climate ControversyPresident-elect Donald Trump’s choice for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, has sparked intrigue and uncertainty with his stance on climate change, a critical research area for the agency....
Jared Isaacman: Billionaire Private Astronaut Named NASA Leader
Billionaire Private Astronaut Jared Isaacman Named as NASA LeaderIn a groundbreaking announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, aviator, and private astronaut, to lead NASA, the United States'...
Elon Musk’s Influence on Donald Trump’s Policies: Exploring Potential Implications
The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk played a significant role in the 2024 election and has continued to strengthen over time. Musk has been actively involved in Trump's decision-making processes, even hosting...
Dr. Oz Invested in Regulated Businesses Trump Wants Him to Lead
Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, known for his investments in health care, tech, and food companies, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency...
China’s Rise in Global Markets Amid Trump’s Anti-Climate Stance
Amidst the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, the China Pavilion has been bustling with activity. International government officials and business leaders have...
Workers’ Heat Protections at Risk Under Trump Administration
The Biden administration's proposal to require employers to provide cooling measures for workers during extreme heat may be at risk under the incoming Trump administration. While Trump never directly addressed the proposal, many of...