New Troop Hormone Screening Policy Raises Questions About Evidence, Fertility and Overtreatment
The Pentagon’s new plan to screen military personnel for testosterone deficiency every year is drawing criticism from medical specialists who say the policy lacks strong scientific support and could expose service members to unnecessary or harmful treatment. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered annual testosterone testing for active-duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older. He […]
Most U.S. Voters Now Connect Extreme Weather to the Climate Crisis
A growing majority of American voters believe extreme weather is becoming more frequent and increasingly recognize climate change as a major cause. The findings suggest that public concern about global warming is extending beyond traditional partisan divisions, even as President Donald Trump continues to dismiss climate change as a “hoax” and his administration weakens federal […]
Rising Mortgage Rates and Weak Demand Push Single-Family Construction Lower
Construction of single-family homes in the United States weakened again in June, highlighting the continued struggles facing the housing market as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and soft buyer demand discourage new development. The latest Commerce Department data show that homebuilders remain cautious despite a persistent nationwide housing shortage, with both new construction and […]
