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The Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week. So, what happened?

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse marks one of the most significant and impactful banking failures since the 2008 financial crisis. The bank is now under the control of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Should the FDIC insure more than $250,000 per depositor per insured bank?

Public health experts express concern about U.S. chemical industry growth

Over ten million new chemicals are synthesized yearly, amounting to 1,000 every hour. Public health experts are sounding the alarm as these chemicals could severely impact human health and the environment, but there isn't enough funding to research their potential dangers.

Do you think chemicals should be researched before being registered and sold?

Walgreens refuses to sell abortion pills in 21 states, sparking backlash and boycott

Walgreens has been attempting to do damage control after their decision not to sell the abortion pill in 21 states prompted activists and politicians like CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to call for a national boycott of the pharmacy.

Will you stand up for abortion rights and boycott Walgreens?

Migrants rushed the border after “express asylum” rumors circulate

Hundreds of migrants rushed the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border crossing after a rumor circulated that migrants would be allowed into the U.S. the day after two boats carrying migrants capsized off the coast of San Diego, killing eight. 

Should the U.S. deny asylum to anyone "circumventing" legal pathways? COMMENT NOW on Biden's proposed rule

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Celebrate Scientists Day. Who is your favorite scientist? What do you think was the most pivotal invention in human history?

—Emma Kansiz

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