UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads Whole Foods Market Inc. said Thursday that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Taxpayers Again Fight Constitutionality of US Tax Court Judges Two taxpayers who for years have been battling the IRS over a deficiency notice and $344,000 in penalties asked a federal appeals court to find the structure of the US Tax Court unconstitutional. 12/20/2024 - 5:22 am | View Link
Tax Cuts Take Lead Over Deficit Worries in GOP’s Internal Fight WASHINGTON—Tax cutters are beating deficit hawks in the early phases of the Republican Party’s fiscal tug of war. Republican leaders call extending trillions of dollars in expiring tax cuts a ... 12/15/2024 - 9:30 pm | View Link
Sen. Warren: "Next Year's Tax Fight Will be an Opportunity to Show... Whose Side They Are On" At a Senate Aging Committee hearing on2, 2024, Senator Elizabeth Warren emphasized the need to reject tax giveaways benefiting billionaires, advocating instead for investments in working families. In ... 12/14/2024 - 1:25 pm | View Link
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