SCOTUS Case Threatens Key Patient & Consumer Rights Regulations

TL/DR - The U.S. Supreme Court is considering two cases, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, which challenge the Chevron deference, a legal doctrine that states federal courts should defer to the interpretations of federal agencies in cases where a law is ambiguous. Although these cases relate to…

U-M Study Reveals Crucial Role of Quantifying Scientific Data

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…

Lori Lightfoot Probes Dolton IL Mayor Tiffany Henyard

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…

US Green Energy Thrives Amid Federal Funding Boost – BBC.com

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…