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Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t
As of April 2026, the U.S. government has not required a warning label on Roundup weed killer. AP Photo/Haven DaleyChemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks. The U.S.
UAE’s departure from Opec tells a story about the limited future of oil production
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the oil producers’ cartel Opec after 59 years is more than a symbolic break. It highlights a growing divide among major oil producers over how to respond to a changing energy landscape, and will weaken the group’s ability to manage global supply.
Why the world needs the UN to keep an eye on AI
Summit Art Creations/ShutterstockAI doesn’t have a boss. It doesn’t really care about rules. And most of us don’t have any say over what it will do next.
Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet
In Colorado, even as the minimum wage has increased, thousands of workers still need food assistance. Mark Felix / AFP via Getty ImagesIn Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025.
UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
The Emiratis are poised to turn their back on their oil cartel buddies. Karim Sahib/AFP via Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time.
A probe into ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear lays bare fashion’s greenwashing problem
Mart Production/PexelsHave you ever paid more for a product because a brand told you it was good for you and the planet? Many activewear shoppers do exactly this, trusting that the “healthy” image on the label matches what is actually in the fabric. That trust is now being questioned.
These £500 plug-in solar panels are about to go on sale: here’s what an expert says you need to know
Millions of panels are installed across Germany. Ingrid Balabanova/ShutterstockPlug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the UK in the next few months for around £500. But there are quite a few obstacles for the government and householders to overcome before this becomes the easy-to-use option that is popular in other European countries.
Here’s what we know about the climate cost of white trails aircraft leave in the sky
Ciprian23/ShutterstockContrails, short for condensation trails, are the white streaks often seen in the sky behind aircraft. The international cloud atlas, which classifies clouds, has a category just for them: cirrus homogenitus, an example of man-made clouds.
The cost of toxic leadership in the workplace – and how to avoid it
You will probably recognise toxic leaders when you encounter them. They are the ones whose presence shifts the atmosphere, whose emails create unease, or whose behaviour limits the thinking of others. They often interrupt, frequently overlook contributions and hamper other people’s growth. While this behaviour is often seen as unfortunate but acceptable, the impact on employee wellbeing is corrosive.
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