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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
05/27/2026
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By Willow Tohi
FDA reassesses safety of “yoga mat” chemical and common preservative in major food additive review
The FDA finalized a new post-market food chemical safety assessment program on May 12, 2026. The agency launched formal reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA). ADA, known as the “yoga mat” chemical, is used as a dough conditioner in bread and whitening agent in cereal flour. BHT is a preservative found in breakfast […]
05/26/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Iran demands Gulf states pay REPARATIONS for role in U.S.-Israeli war
Iran has formally demanded Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan pay “full compensation” for damages from the 40-day US-Israeli war. Iranian officials threaten strikes on Arab leaders and infrastructure if hostilities resume. Gulf states are reassessing security partnerships, with some deepening defense ties with Israel. The International Energy Agency agreed to release […]
05/25/2026
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By Willow Tohi
IRS considers citizenship question on tax forms amid immigration enforcement push
IRS is weighing two versions of Form 1040 for 2027, one including a citizenship checkbox Proposal follows legal battle over IRS illegally sharing data of 42,000 taxpayers with DHS Federal judge blocked data-sharing in November 2025; government has appealed Tax compliance among immigrant communities declining due to fear, risking $313 billion revenue loss Critics warn […]
05/23/2026
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By Willow Tohi
U.S.-China rare earth deal shows progress, but strategic vulnerability persists
U.S. and Chinese negotiators reached a deal for China to resume rare earth exports under temporary licenses, pending President Xi Jinping’s approval. The agreement aims to relieve automakers like Ford within weeks but underscores national security risks of relying on China for critical minerals. The Pentagon is clashing with the White House over an $80 […]
05/22/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Iowa law requires parental consent for HPV, hep B vaccines, reversing minor consent policy
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 304 on May 19, 2026, requiring parental consent for minors to receive HPV and hepatitis B vaccines. The law rescinds a previous carve-out that allowed minors to independently consent to vaccines for sexually transmitted infections. Supporters cite parental rights and informed consent concerns, particularly for children as young […]
05/22/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked as NATO, Iran tangle over shipping security
The Strait of Hormuz remains largely impassable months into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, with traffic at a fraction of pre-conflict levels. NATO is considering escorting ships through the strait if it remains closed by early July, though the proposal lacks unanimous support. Iran has launched a Bitcoin-based shipping insurance scheme to generate revenue and […]
05/21/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Russia-China summit signals strategic realignment as Moscow deepens dependence on Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19, for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, timed to mark the 25th anniversary of the nations’ cooperation treaty. Bilateral trade exceeded $240 billion in 2025, with trade turnover up nearly 20% in early 2026, as Russia shifts from European markets to Chinese buyers. […]
05/21/2026
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By Willow Tohi
EPA reverses key safeguards on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, sparking public health concerns
The Trump administration is dropping federal limits on four of six PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water, narrowing protections established by the Biden administration in 2024. Biden-era rules followed scientific findings linking PFAS to kidney cancer, immune suppression and developmental delays; the EPA now argues procedural errors justified the rollback. Water utilities will receive two […]
05/20/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Iran conflict sends U.S. gas prices soaring 56%, fueling largest inflation spike in three years
U.S. average gas prices have surged 56% since the U.S. bombed Iran in late February, reaching $4.517 per gallon. Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year-over-year in April, the largest jump in three years, driven by energy costs. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has caused what the International Energy Agency calls the “largest supply disruption in […]
05/20/2026
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By Willow Tohi
HHS withdraws vaccine panel charter amid controversy over Kennedy’s overhaul
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in 2025, citing conflicts of interest and lack of transparency. The department withdrew an April 2026 charter renewal for the panel due to an administrative error involving federal timing requirements. A federal judge had previously blocked key […]
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