## The Self-Affirmation Scare: Reclaiming Food Safety Oversight For years, a quiet concern has simmered beneath the surface of our food system: the potential for unsafe ingredients to slip through the cracks. While rigorous testing and approval processes exist for many food additives, a loophole has allowed a significant number of ingredients to bypass these…

## The Self-Affirmation Scandal: Reclaiming Food Safety Regulation For too long, a shadow has loomed over our nation’s food supply. A loophole, cleverly disguised as a convenience, has allowed food companies to essentially police themselves, determining the safety of their own ingredients. This “self-affirmation” system, where companies declare their ingredients safe without rigorous independent verification,…

The Digital World’s Brief but Noticeable Hiccup: A Global Outlook Outage The internet, that ubiquitous network connecting billions, experienced a momentary stumble this past Saturday. For a period less than an hour, a significant portion of the digital world felt the impact of a widespread service disruption affecting Microsoft’s suite of products, most notably Outlook…

The Digital World’s Brief Hiccup: A Global Outlook Outage On a recent Saturday, the digital world experienced a momentary tremor. For a period less than an hour, millions of people around the globe found themselves unexpectedly disconnected from crucial Microsoft services. The disruption, impacting Outlook, Microsoft 365, and other related platforms, served as a stark…

The Digital Meltdown: When Email Went Dark Last Saturday, the digital world experienced a significant tremor. For a period of less than an hour, a widespread outage affected millions globally, crippling access to essential Microsoft services, most notably Outlook and Microsoft 365. The sudden and unexpected disruption sent shockwaves through businesses, organizations, and individuals alike,…