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US President Donald Trump overturned a 2009 scientific finding that labeled greenhouse gases a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal efforts to limit emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House called the move the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will reduce vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it is the most significant climate rollback yet and promised to challenge it in court. Trump criticizes Obama-era climate policies Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump described the 2009 finding as “a disastrous policy that…

The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said billions of euros were wrongly released to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that the European Commission should not have lifted the suspension of about €10bn in EU funds. The commission froze payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and judicial independence under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it decided Hungary had met reform conditions and allowed funding to resume. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission made serious errors. Ćapeta said the reforms required to protect the rule of law were not fully in…

US and European defence ministers agreed this week that NATO needs to evolve, with Europe taking a bigger role in its own defence. While both sides support a stronger European presence, the motivations differ: Washington wants to pivot toward other global theatres, while Europeans worry about relying too heavily on a US administration seen as unpredictable. US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby called for a “NATO 3.0,” urging European allies to take primary responsibility for conventional defence. “Europe should field the preponderance of the forces required to deter, and if necessary, defeat conventional aggression in Europe,” he said, emphasizing…

Tight Vote Exposes Divisions in Congress The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Expanded Tariffs After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large review found the strongest benefits in young adults and new mothers, two groups at higher risk of mental health problems. Scientists analysed 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people and published the findings in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Activities that raised the heart rate showed the greatest impact on depression, while resistance training and yoga delivered smaller effects. Group or supervised exercise provided extra benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. World Health Organization estimates…

A tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia on Tuesday has left at least nine people dead, including the suspected shooter, and several others injured. Authorities say this is one of Canada’s deadliest school attacks in decades. Horror at the School and Nearby Home Police reported six victims inside the school, with another person dying en route to hospital. The suspected gunman was also found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Two more victims were discovered at a residence in Tumbler Ridge linked to the shooting. About 25 others were treated at a local…

FDA Refuses to Review Seasonal Flu Shot The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company announced the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents a major setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or…

Doctors say a return to traditional Nepali foods could help reverse the country’s growing type 2 diabetes epidemic. In Nepal, about one in five people over 40 has diabetes, while medication remains largely unaffordable. Researchers found that diets based on lentils and rice, eaten by earlier generations, can push the disease into remission. Pilot studies in Kathmandu and nearby communities showed that about half of participants achieved remission within months on a calorie-controlled traditional diet. The research is led by the University of Glasgow in partnership with Dhulikhel Hospital. Prof Mike Lean said Nepalis often need to lose only a…

Refusal to Testify Tied to Epstein Probe Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a deposition on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking at a federal prison camp in Texas, appeared via video call and declined to cooperate with lawmakers investigating who may have helped facilitate Epstein’s abuse network. Clemency Offer Raises Political Firestorm Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, told lawmakers that his client would be willing to testify fully if granted clemency by President Donald…

Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says the new safety measures will place all users into a teen-appropriate environment by default. Discord already enforces age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will expand the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…