"In an ideal world, getting medical care should be straightforward: You work with your doctor to figure out what ails you, then your doctor recommends a treatment that addresses the problem",........"Increasingly, insurance companies are using AI algorithms to decide which healthcare treatments to cover....."These coverage algorithms are a total black box – companies refuse to reveal how they work, often claiming they are trade secrets". More

Nationally, six-in-ten Americans say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost, while 38% say they cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. More at Pew Research Center ➜

"The problem with climate change isn’t just the temperature – it’s also how fast the climate is changing today.
Historically, Earth’s climate changes have generally happened over thousands to millions of years. Today, global temperatures are increasing by about 0.36 degrees Fahrenheit (0.2 degrees Celsius) per decade". More at The Conversation ➜

"Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health – including causing cancer" More at The Conversation ➜

"The public and experts are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI. But they share similar views in wanting more personal control and worrying regulation will fall short". More at Pew Research Center ➜

"Power in the Middle East shifted in 2025, with Sunni groups gaining influence while Shiite factions linked to Iran weakened. Political turmoil, economic struggles, and escalating conflicts—especially between Israel and Iran—deepened instability, hindering regional diplomacy, development, and prospects for long-term peace." More at The Wilson Center ➜

"The fate of the H-1B program – which offers U.S. employers a way to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations – has divided influential Republicans. Tech leaders like Elon Musk strongly support the program, while other Republicans question its impact on American workers. President Donald Trump imposed restrictions on the program in his first term, but his current policy agenda on H-1Bs remains under discussion" More at Pew Research ➜

"After many years of steady decline, the share of Americans who identify as Christians shows signs of leveling off – at least temporarily – at slightly above six-in-ten, according to a massive new Pew Research Center survey of 36,908 U.S. adults." More at Pew Research ➜

During its first month, the second Trump administration has pushed a new balance of these powers, granting the president expansive and far-reaching authority. These actions imperil the power of elected lawmakers in the House and Senate to pass legislation, oversee the federal government and exercise spending authority. More at The Conversation ➜

"Much like love itself, St. Valentine and his reputation as the patron saint of love are not matters of verifiable history, but of faith". Read more

"Roughly equal shares of U.S. men and women say they’re often lonely; women are more likely to reach out to a wider network for emotional support" More at Pew Research Center ➜

"A new Pew Research Center survey of 36 nations finds widespread public concern about economic inequality. And when asked what leads to this inequality, most people across the countries surveyed point to the intersection of wealth and politics" More at Pew Research Center ➜