
A new report shows that while overall cancer deaths in the U.S. have dropped 34% since 1991, cancer rates are rising among women and young adults. Women under 50 now have 82% higher cancer rates than men of the same age. The decrease in cancer deaths is linked to early detection and better treatment, while the rise in certain groups may be due to obesity, genetics, and environment. Racial disparities also persist, with Black people and Native Americans experiencing higher rates of certain cancers. Progress in treating pancreatic cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths, is slow due to difficulty in early detection.
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Is Law, Legal Fight Likely
President Biden declared the 1970s-era Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified and part of the Constitution, potentially bolstering reproductive rights. Legal experts argue ratification deadlines have passed and some states rescinded approval, questioning Biden’s authority. The archivist stated the ERA cannot be certified due to legal decisions. Biden’s action is an opinion, not executive action, and relies on the American Bar Association’s view that there was no time limit and states cannot rescind ratification. Courts will ultimately interpret the ERA’s status.
Bitcoin Jumps on Trump Move to Create Crypto Advisor in White House
Bitcoin’s price surged amid reports of potential pro-crypto executive orders from President-elect Trump. The broader crypto market also rallied, with Coinbase and Robinhood shares rising. Litecoin saw a significant surge, reflecting increased risk appetite. Bitcoin’s gains follow Wall Street’s cautious optimism about the potential impact of a pro-crypto administration, with benefits likely skewed towards altcoins and projects beyond Bitcoin. Despite the positive outlook, JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington downplayed the immediate impact of potential new crypto ETF launches.
Zuckerberg Blames Former Meta COO for DEI Program He Dumped
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, blames Sheryl Sandberg, former Meta COO, for the company’s DEI initiatives as he eliminates them. Zuckerberg met with Stephen Miller, a key aide to President-elect Trump, during the process and signaled that he wasn’t planning to obstruct the incoming administration’s efforts to roll back DEI culture. Meta officially ended its corporate DEI programs last week, with leadership emphasizing a focus on hiring the most talented people and evaluating them as individuals.
TikTok Banned After Unanimous Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok by Sunday or face a U.S. ban. TikTok’s fate now rests with President-elect Trump, who has expressed mixed opinions but softened his stance after meeting with a major ByteDance investor. The Supreme Court’s decision highlighted national security concerns, and TikTok CEO Shou Chew expressed gratitude to Trump for his commitment to finding a solution.