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TSA confiscated 3,000+ guns — that's a good thing, but it's only part of the story
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that they found over 3,000 guns at airport security checkpoints during the first six months of 2022.

Ukraine’s Food Exports Slowly Pick Up Under Grain-Corridor Agreement
ISTANBUL—An international agreement to restore Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports is showing early progress, with 18 ships moving to and from ports in Odessa nearly six months after Russia’s invasion bottled up a chunk of the world’s agricultural products.

Monkeypox likely infecting new groups, experts say
EXPANDING TRANSMISSION? — Monkeypox may already be spreading more significantly beyond men who have sex with men — the population with the most reported cases so far.

Quiet quitting: the Gen Z alternative to work-life balance
How many times have you heard variations of this sentiment from friends who have quit something in a rage, taken a leap of faith by switching industries mid-career or finally decided to take a sabbatical to traipse around the world without a concrete plan?

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies
The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Big Four Now Using Agentic AI to Boost Staff Productivity
The Big Four firms are now integrating a new category of artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses, according to Bloomberg Tax.
Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive.

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials
Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.
Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans
In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

'Unnecessary drama' of tariff threats causing uncertainty for Arizona, economist says
After the Trump administration announced Monday an agreement to pause potential tariffs against Canadian imports, one supply chain expert told 12News the whiplash of tariff news coming out of Washington D.C. is not helpful to U.S. businesses.
Climate

Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.

Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.