GOP politicians like Ron DeSantis are trying to ban lab-grown meat, comparing it to bugs and claiming threats to ranches

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Some GOP state legislators want to ban lab-grown meat.

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  • Startups have spent years trying to develop meat from cells in a lab instead of slaughtering animals.
  • But some Republican state legislators are trying to ban lab-grown meat.
  • The bills say that lab-grown meat threatens existing industries, such as cattle ranching.

Republican politicians in some states have a new target: meat

CBD for Chronic Pain Doesn't Work, Large Review Finds

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CBD for your chronic pain may turn out to be a dangerous dud, the authors of a large review say. They found little evidence from clinical trials that CBD can be an effective pain reliever. These products also tend to have inaccurate labeling information about the amount of CBD they contain or even other undisclosed…

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Ukrainian forces low on just about everything they need shut down a large Russian mechanized assault in a telling front-line fight

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Ukrainian servicemen fire an artillery in the direction of Siversk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on April 01, 2024.
Ukrainian servicemen fire an artillery in the direction of Siversk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on April 01, 2024.

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  • Ukraine says it repelled a Russian battalion-sized mechanized assault over the weekend.
  • It's the largest assault of that type since Russia started its efforts to seize Avdiivka last fall.
  • War experts say Ukraine's ability to defend while it runs low on

4 reasons Private College 529 Plan is a wise investment for your child's future

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  • Savvy parents and grandparents are investing in higher education for their kids.  
  • Private College 529 Plan locks in today's tuition rates, saving big on future costs and giving flexibility with school choice. 
  • Contributions are secure with the same federal tax benefits as any 529 plan.

What is the best gift you can give your children or grandchildren? While they may argue it's the

14 breathtaking wildlife photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

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Two gannets under the water. Shetland Islands.
Two gannets under the water in the Shetland Islands.

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  • The World Nature Photography Awards highlight amazing photos of the natural world.
  • Winning photos were chosen in 14 categories including Underwater and Animal Portraits.
  • A photo of gannets fighting over a fish in the Shetland Islands won the contest's grand prize.

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10 James Webb space photos reveal cosmic nurseries where stars come to life

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A very young star forming within the dark cloud L1527 (top left), the "Cosmic Cliffs" (top right), the Tarantula Nebula (bottom left), and the Chameleon I molecular cloud (bottom right).

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  • NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unlocked a
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