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EPA's Chemical Panel Candidate List Features Controversial Return of Industry Ties

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The EPA is shaking things up by seeking candidates for its Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals, crucial for guiding chemical risk evaluations. Among the 29 candidates is Michael Dourson, a figure from Trump's era known for minimizing chemical risks, alongside experts from Tesla and NASA. This selection raises eyebrows about the impacts of industry influence on public health policies.

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Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Intensify Space Race for Lunar Dominance

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Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Intensify Space Race for Lunar Dominance

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin are in a fierce competition to land humans on the Moon, with NASA's Artemis program as the battleground. SpaceX leads with its Starship lunar lander, while Blue Origin fights back with its Blue Moon project despite earlier legal battles. The stakes are high as both companies vie for contracts and national prestige, in a modern-day "space race."

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