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Montana becomes the first U.S. state to officially ban TikTok.

Montana has become the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 419, imposing fines of up to $10,000 per day for marketplaces such as Google Play Store or Apple App that offer the app. TikTok is expected to contest the bill in federal court.

Should other states do the same?

Experts warn of fungi endangering global food supply

Scientists have warned that an increase in fungal attacks on crucial crops poses a serious threat to the global food supply, resulting in a "global health catastrophe."

Are you concerned about the global food supply?

Texas legislature bans gender-affirming care for minors

On Wednesday night, the Texas legislature voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors, sending Senate Bill 14 to GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. If Abbott signs the bill, which he is expected to do, critical healthcare will be inaccessible to transgender youth in Texas. 

Want to protect trans-youth in Texas? Tell Gov. Abbott not to sign this bill into law

Fentanyl fears surge In political and law enforcement circles

Incidents of police officers reporting severe medical symptoms after coming into contact with fentanyl are happening "every few weeks" across the U.S. However, medical experts argue officers aren't at risk of fentanyl or opioid overdoses, and misconceptions pose a public safety risk.

Do you think law enforcement is spreading misinformation on fentanyl?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, in the End...

Today is Endangered Species Day. According to the World Animal Foundation, out of the 150,000 species they assessed, 40,084 are considered at risk of extinction. How can you help endangered species today?

—Emma Kansiz 

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