To stop antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs,’ we must change how we farm animals

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December 23, 2025

To stop antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs,’ we must change how we farm animals

Since the 1940s, when people started regularly using antibiotics to fight bacterial infections, these miracle drugs have saved innumerable lives. Modern medicine relies on antibiotics to stave off infections during treatments ranging from oral surgeries to chemotherapy. However, as the old saying goes, you can have too much of a good thing. For decades, we have overused antibiotics. […]

Trump has an opportunity to protect your personal financial data

Washington has a habit of producing policies that sound consumer-friendly but ultimately are the opposite. The Biden administration‘s approach to personal financial data is a prime example — and one that the Trump administration has the opportunity to correct. At issue is a sweeping regulation finalized by former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra in October […]

The FDA’s ‘fool’s gold’ standard: How politics is corroding science

For decades, the Food and Drug Administration was the undisputed global gold standard for regulation. While other nations might approve drugs faster or cheaper, an FDA approval was special. It was a guarantee that a product had survived a meticulous review by career scientists who were cautious to a fault and insulated from undue political […]

The pandora’s box of college sports and private equity

College sports are a big business. Athletic programs at some major universities are valued at more than $1 billion. The top 75 programs have a combined value of over $50 billion. Revenues for the top football schools are growing at double-digit rates. This is a growth business. But many sports programs are under financial pressure. Costs exceed revenues. Some major […]

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