Paper ballot shortages lead to a frantic Election Day effort at polling places in several states
Voters in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland reported paper ballot shortages on Tuesday, leaving some people unable to vote at first as officials worked to fix problems during the closely watched 2026 midterm elections. In Linwood, Kansas, where a competitive Senate race is underway, some voters left their polling place without casting a ballot after officials […]
Paper straws may do more harm than good
Paper straws are often presented as a greener choice than plastic. But a South Korean assessment suggests their pollution-related health impacts may be higher in some areas. The country’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment commissioned the study from the Korean Society for Life Cycle Assessment. Researchers compared paper, plastic and other disposable straws, considering […]
Ilhan Omar’s former husband and supposed brother identifies as a ‘gay man’ in a controversial research paper.
Ilhan Omar’s Ex-Husband Identifies as Gay in Recent Paper Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, the ex-husband of Representative Ilhan Omar, described himself as a “gay man” in an academic paper released in August 2026. President Donald Trump has accused Elmi of being Omar’s brother, a claim that has sparked considerable controversy. Elmi, who is a doctoral […]
Study shows that plastic straws are less harmful to human health and the environment compared to paper straws.
South Korea’s Assessment on Straw Materials Reveals Surprising Results A recent life-cycle assessment commissioned by South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment suggests that traditional plastic straws might be less harmful to the environment and human health when compared to paper straws. The detailed report, made available by opposition lawmaker Kim Wi-sang from the […]
Study Shows Paper Straws Are More Harmful to the Environment than Plastic and Contain Cancer-Causing Substances
A recent study from South Korea suggests that paper straws might be more damaging to the environment than their plastic counterparts when considered across their entire life cycle, from production to disposal. The research highlights that paper straws have over six times the carcinogenic effect of conventional plastic straws. Last year, President Donald Trump halted […]
FBI Arrests Saudi Man Accused of Concealing Bug in Toilet Paper to Spy on AI Company’s Secrets
A Saudi artificial intelligence engineer has been charged federally after he allegedly placed a bug inside a leading tech lab in the U.S. The FBI arrested Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old OpenAI engineer from Saudi Arabia, on Friday for reportedly hiding an audio recording device in the executive conference room of the company’s location in San […]
Trump’s EPA Seeks Increased Recycling of Plastic Into New Products, Facing Resistance from the Paper Industry
A conservative organization is urging six major paper companies to reduce their lobbying efforts against a Trump administration initiative aimed at enhancing plastic recycling. Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) sent a series of letters in September to International Paper, Pratt Industries, Kimberly-Clark, Packaging Corporation of America, Smurfit Westrock, and Procter & Gamble. All […]
Untrustworthy: Anti-Trump Detroit paper criticizes El-Sayed for Rogers endorsement
Detroit News Endorses Mike Rogers in Senate Race While newspaper endorsements might be seen as less impactful these days, the Detroit News is making a noteworthy exception in the 2026 elections. On Wednesday, the Detroit News has officially backed Republican Mike Rogers over the far-left Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in what is shaping up to be […]
New tariffs from Trump on Canada may increase toilet paper prices and affect savings – here’s the impact.
Toiletries might get more expensive as President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods. This decision, which went into effect last weekend following failed trade negotiations, could raise fiber costs for toilet-paper manufacturers by around 11%. Consumers will likely feel the effects in the coming months, according to an expert who spoke […]
Rand Paul shares messages revealing authors’ concerns about COVID paper origins
Biden’s FBI Allegedly Stopped Inquiry into Coronavirus Researcher Recent documents indicate that the FBI prevented Customs and Border Protection from questioning Peter Daszak, the former president of EcoHealth Alliance. Daszak, connected to the Wuhan Institute of Virology and involved in gain-of-function research, drew criticism from Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and several other Republican lawmakers regarding […]