EXPLAINED: 18 - The Real Truth

Germany urged to stop admiring Beijing and wake up to ‘China Shock 2.0’

‘China has already eaten much of German industry’s lunch and is preparing to start on dinner,’ thinktank says

The Guardian - UK · May 20

'Telling the Public to Drink Poison': Trump Guts Biden-Era Forever Chemical Water Limits Protecting 105 Million Americans

The Trump administration has rescinded Biden-era PFAS water regulations, affecting millions of Americans. Critics argue this rollback endangers public health by increasing exposure to harmful chemicals.

International Business Times UK · May 19

EPA to roll back limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

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The Independent UK · May 19

In 1932, a spray of molten glass created hair-thin fibers by accident and helped launch the fiberglass industry

The year 1932 marked a serendipitous moment in materials science when fiberglass was born from an unintentional experiment in glass manufacturing. Though initially passed over, the substance's remarkable air-trapping capabilities quickly garnered attention. By 1935, it underwent mass production, opening doors for its widespread application. Industries around the globe embraced…

The Economic Times · May 15

Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers

The Independent UK · May 14

OpenAI Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Claims ChatGPT Secretly Shares Sensitive User IDs And Data With Meta and Google

OpenAI faces another California lawsuit alleging ChatGPT user data was shared with Meta and Google, days after a separate suit linked ChatGPT to the FSU shooter.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He turned it into a cesspool

The president’s second term has been full of donors seeking access, favors for billionaires and apparent conflicts of interest

The Guardian - US · May 14

Low-Income US Neighbourhoods At Risk As Trump Rollback Allows Release Of Eight Tons Of Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide

The Trump administration's move to reduce protections targeting toxic ethylene oxide is seen as undermining the EPA's regulatory authority. A report claims companies are being granted exemptions from toxic gas rules.

International Business Times UK · May 13

First Thing: Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

The Iran war will cast a long shadow over the talks. Plus, the 100 best novels of all time

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Do these four things before buying a hybrid in 2026

Hybrid cars and SUVs look very appealing due to high gas prices

The Independent UK · May 13