April 2024

TL/DR - A study from the University of Michigan recommends that media coverage should include the numerical magnitude of research findings they report on to avoid misinterpretation of the findings' significance. The study found that without knowing the magnitude of effect sizes, participants were as likely to endorse interventions with unreported…

TL/DR - Chicago's former mayor, Lori Lightfoot, has been appointed as a paid investigator to look into the alleged misdeeds of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the village's multimillion-dollar deficit. Lightfoot's investigation will include looking into unpaid bills and a costly trip to Las Vegas funded by the village. However, Lightfoot's…

TL/DR - The US green energy sector is experiencing significant growth due to the influx of federal cash. President Biden's $2tn infrastructure plan, which is heavily focused on clean energy, is expected to further boost the sector. This funding surge has led to an increase in renewable energy projects and jobs across the country. US Green…

TL/DR - Donald Trump has released a video suggesting abortion laws should be decided by state legislatures, not Congress, representing a shift from his previous support for a nationwide 16-week ban. He faced criticism from an anti-abortion group and support from the pro-choice camp, which questioned the sincerity of his statement. The former…