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House Ethics panel declines delay for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's Ethics trial
The Miramar Democrat also faces criminal charges and asked Congress hold off on a verdict until her criminal trial.
Charlie Crist leads Ken Welch, everyone else in poll of St. Pete mayoral race
Deep pockets and elbow grease could play a big role as candidates work to secure support from undecided voters.
Suffolk town supervisors, on business panel, discuss what lies ahead
Waste management, sewers, housing stock, and an expanded MacArthur airport all were topics of discussion Thursday at the HIA-LI event.
Why voters should follow Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race
The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race has a lower profile than previous contests.
Fayetteville businesses brace for impact as Fort Bragg deployments loom
When soldiers deploy, small businesses often feel the strain.
MLB Opening Day scores, live updates: Paul Skenes falters in loss to Mets; Tarik Skubal faces Padres
Post-Gazette wins four national business journalism awards
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s work on coverage involving the sale of U.S. Steel, the dangers that coal miners face from inhaling silica, the state...
Trump admin opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
President Donald Trump has been ramping up scrutiny of universities he decries as overrun by liberal influence.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appears before House Ethics for rare public hearing
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Thursday in a rare public hearing to face allegations she stole millions in federal disaster funds and used it to bolster her 2021 campaign.
UCLA's Close asks NCAA to make changes, ease coaching burden
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close said Thursday that collegiate sports success comes with an exhausting pace for coaches, and pleaded for the NCAA to make changes.
Barnes & Noble will open store at Toco Hills shopping center
Barnes & Noble will open in the former Westside Market space. Developer EDENS owns the Toco Hills shopping center and is also currently redeveloping the former North DeKalb Mall space into a mixed-use project.
Bennedict Mathurin returns as surging Clippers visit Pacers
Looking to take advantage of a golden opportunity to bolster their play-in tournament status, the Los Angeles Clippers begin a two-game Eastern Conference road trip on Friday against the fading Indiana Pacers at Indianapolis.
LPD: Several businesses added to list of places people may have been recorded illegally
These locations include Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Target, Plato’s Closet, Mission Thrift, Millie’s Café, and The Muse Coffee Company.
More concussions equal worse brain health 5 years after college sports
New concussion study deviates from the norm; most research in this space examines people in their 50s or 60s — decades after sport participation. Instead, this U-M study looks at college athletes in their 20s, and researchers already see the impact of concussion, which enables early intervention.
LGBT People Experience Widespread Concerns and Challenges When it Comes to Health Care Affordability
This analysis highlights the health care affordability challenges facing LGBT adults, a growing population that faces health related disparities. Findings from KFF Health Tracking Polls show that LGBT adults face more widespread concerns with affording basic necessities, including health care, compared to non-LGBT adults.
Is a computer science degree still relevant? ASU enrollment trends suggest a shift
Declining computer science enrollment at ASU reflects growing student's uncertainty about the job market and AI.
18 million-year-old fossils of ape found in Africa, but in an unexpected place
The ancestor of apes was long thought to come from East Africa, but newly discovered fossils in Egypt may prompt a rethink.
Black women in entertainment, all in a room that mattered
More than an event. This was a room built with intention. Black women across entertainment, all in one space.
UMW Undergraduate Business Program Recognized in Poets&Quants
The University of Mary Washington has once again been named in the top 100 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools, released March 23. The 2026 list recognizes 110 universities based on admissions standards, academic experience and career outcomes, drawing on institutional data and alumni feedback. UMW’s placement at 84th reflects the strength of its academic curriculum, […]
Lakeside Social, entertainment and dining park, coming to Brevard
Rendering of Viera project, food and entertainment space coming soon.
President Trump forms committees as push for college sports reform takes another step forward
These formations come on the heels of a college sports roundtable that took place at the White House earlier this month
Sperm get lost in space, Australian research into microgravity impacts suggests
Study into how fertilisation could work in space finds sperm may get disorientated when trying to find an egg
Security sources: 'Toppling a regime is an art, not a science'
The 2021 AI revolution at Mossad could eventually 'open the gates,' help Iranian people get to the streets.
Does red-light therapy work? What the research says
People are buying helmets, face masks, vests and beds that emit long-wavelength light. Beneath the hype, there is some interesting biology.
Jiang Shengnan is the most vocal woman in Chinese politics
Jiang Shengnan, a Chinese lawmaker and writer, champions women's rights within China's political system while avoiding the feminist label in a country where such activism faces restrictions.
Algonquin Anishinabe Nation and Senators Sports & Entertainment Joint Statement
Through ongoing discussions, both parties have identified a strong alignment in their commitment to creating Ottawa–Gatineau’s next great gathering place
Lukaku faces consequences after infuriating Napoli and Conte
Sky Sport Italia reports that Romelu Lukaku could receive a hefty fine for remaining in Belgium without the club’s approval, but the striker will likely face consequences on the pitch as well.Lukaku...
Women's Olympic sports limited to biological females from 2028
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing on ethics charges. Threat of expulsion vote looms
The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing into alleged ethics violations by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. The hearing Thursday pushes into the open a yearslong investigation into how...
How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.
WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations
The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more.
Join award-winning filmmaker for conversation on conservation
A free conservation event featuring a six-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker will take place Saturday morning at First Congregational Church in La Crosse.
Out-of-state tuition hike approved for two UF business master’s programs
Service of the University of Florida Community since 1901
‘Science Friday’ Host Ira Flatow to Share Health and Wellness Discoveries on April 23
Are ultramarathoners built differently from the rest of us? What can Greenland sharks teach us about aging eyes? As the longtime host of the popular public radio program and podcast Science Friday, Ira Flatow explores questions like these during engaging discussions on topics ranging from science and technology to health, space and the environment.
Patients are often left ‘out of network’ as hospitals, insurers clash over cost
Insurance companies want hospitals to agree to reimbursements that don’t keep pace with rising costs. Hospitals often can’t afford that.
Harmonic Delivers Winning Live Sports Streaming Innovations
/PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced powerful new innovations that further elevate the company's sports streaming solution. The advanced...
Is Big Tech Facing a Big Tobacco Moment?
Back-to-back courtroom losses have put technology giants, including Meta and Google, in uncertain territory as they face lawsuits and bans on teen users.
Good Morning, Nashville! Talking Immigration Data Politics at Vanderbilt University
After a busy day on Capitol Hill yesterday, I landed in Nashville, Tennessee, last night for an exciting two days on campus at Vanderbilt University. Carwil Bjork-James, an anthropologist whose creative use of database construction to support critical scholarship resonates strongly with my own work, generously invited me to give a talk today about the politics of immigration data and to join a Wikipedia edit-a-thon tomorrow on the topic of immigrant detention. I encourage you to check out Carwil’s database project “Ultimate Consequences” about political deaths in Bolivia after 1982, and his book The Sovereign Street: Making Revolution in Urban Bolivia. My talk today is titled “Untangling the Messy Politics of Immigrant Detention Data.” I’ll focus on how immigrant detention data (not just detention centers themselves) become sites of controversy—from the collection and classification choices that shape what we can know, to the strategic withholding and distortion of data for political ends. Drawing on research spanning multiple administrations, I’ll trace how current data controversies in the second Trump administration connect to long-standing tensions in how we measure, interpret, and communicate about immigration. My goal is to move beyond simple partisan narratives and offer a practical guide for anyone working with immigration data to explore both the pitfalls to avoid and the creative opportunities for more transparent, rigorous public communication about immigration realities. If you are on campus, please stop by. Tomorrow I will join Carwil and Vanderbilt students for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon to edit and update Wikipedia entries related to immigrant detention with the latest robust information and data. This event is designed to orient participants into how to edit on Wikipedia, provide them with data-driven starter templates on detention facilities, and allow each person to produce an initial article on one element of the network of ICE facilities or one death in custody this year. The workshop is also a demonstration of how to use open data sources to build public knowledge—something I am deeply passionate about. Thank you to Vanderbilt University, the Spatial Histories series, and Carwil for hosting me. I would love to be a part of conversations and workshops related to immigration data on your campus. Students are really eager these days to have informed, critical, and data-driven explorations of our current immigration system. Reach out anytime if you want to discuss the possibility of bringing me to your campus. Subscribe
Former Powhatan sports academy owner found guilty of 12 child sex crimes
A jury found the former owner of Fast Feet Sports Academy in Powhatan County guilty of 12 out of 18 total child sex crimes. He could face a sentence of up to 240 years in prison.
Family health, HIV/AIDS, housing programs brace for losses in state funding
New details of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s $60.7 billion budget proposal have nonprofits warning of catastrophic losses of state aid.
Epstein files shed new light on what prison officials were doing the night he died
In the years since disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead from what was ruled a suicide in his prison cell on August 10, 2019, conspiracy theories have abounded about whether the convicted sex offender actually killed himself.
Boehringer Ingelheim and Connecticut Science Center Launch an Innovation Lab to Advance STEM Education Across Connecticut
/PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Connecticut Science Center announced the launch of an Innovation Lab, presented by Boehringer, a...
New Ford Mustang EcoBoost TLD Signature Edition Has Amazing Retro Graphics, And Only 550 Will Be Made
The graphics were created by Troy Lee Designs, who has been painting helmets for race car drivers for decades.
Rock Island Entertainment Venue Nominated In USA Today 10 Best Poll
WOC Newstalk 1420 is the Quad Cities place to talk! WOC is also the Quad Cities home for Iowa sports with a full slate of Iowa football and basketball games.
Quantum computers take a step into real materials science
An IBM quantum computer reproduced experimental signatures of real materials, according to a new preprint from IBM and researcher partners.
The Killers to headline the Champions League final show
UEFA has officially confirmed that American band The Killers will headline the opening show at the 2026 UEFA Champions League final. The event, presented by Pepsi, will take place on Saturday, May 30 ...
MLB, the NBA, and the battle for second place among American sports leagues
The NFL is king. But baseball's gains of late have changed the terms of its rivalry with the NBA over who is No. 2.
Trunk show: Elephants roam the human imagination in EcoTarium exhibit
Elephants are a study of grace, beauty and strength, but they face threats, mainly from humans. An exhibit at the EcoTarium their world, and ours.
WTC health advocates point to delays in getting new conditions covered
Victim advocates are raising concerns about staffing shortages and leadership shake-ups.
New business leases in York include bar, tattoo shop, pottery studio
See what businesses have recently leased space in York.
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many Premier League Golden Boots has Mohamed Salah won?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Menopause hormone therapy treatments would be covered by health insurance under Ohio bill
Ohio Democratic lawmakers want menopause hormone therapy treatments covered by health insurance and Medicaid.
Pullman Danang Beach Resort Responds to Rising Bleisure Travel with Expanded Business and Leisure Facilities
/PRNewswire/ -- As global travel patterns continue to evolve, "bleisure" travel, which combines business trips with leisure experiences, has become a...
‘Congress needs to have a greater say’: GOP Rep. Mace shifts position on Trump needing Congressional approval for Iran War
‘Enormous cost’: GOP Rep. Nancy Mace says war with Iran could cost Republicans in midterms
An Artist Lecture and a ‘Science on Screen’ Film Series: 4 Arts Picks for Your Week
Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.
Indian Health Service chips away at construction backlog
The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem. Buildings in its inventory are decades-old, dilapidated and don't have enough space to care for a growing population.
Wall Street pros are nervous about Iran and warn about complacency
A prolonged conflict could hit growth, lift inflation, and jolt equities.
'This is our fight': Suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance ahead of No Kings protests
A growing faction of concerned citizens across America’s suburbs are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance
Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran
European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and ease an energy crisis.
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace: ‘I want President Trump to take Lindsey Graham out of the Situation Room’
Samsung Browser for Windows is now official, and it really wants to replace Chrome
Samsung's PC browser comes with agentic AI features powered by Perplexity.
Parents should monitor children 24/7 on Roblox, says developer
Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.
Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule beneath New Zealand
Deep inside a cave, scientists uncovered fossils from 16 species, including a newfound kākāpō ancestor that may have been able to fly. These remains reveal that New Zealand’s ecosystems were constantly disrupted by volcanic eruptions and rapid climate shifts. Long before humans, waves of extinction and replacement reshaped the islands’ wildlife. It’s a rare window into a missing chapter of natural history.
Lightning Round: Sell Penn Entertainment
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stocks including: Qnity Electronics, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Penn Entertainment, Applied Digital, and more.
Broad Ripple welcomes new sports, entertainment venue
BROAD RIPPLE, Ind. — The Broad Ripple neighborhood will soon be home to another place where people can enjoy fun and food. Stick & Hack Entertainment is opening its second location at 46th Stre…
Vice Provost for AI Jeffrey Bardzell resigns before data and information science school launch
Bardzell is the former dean of the School of Information and Library Sciences, until UNC announced in October that it was set to merge with the School of Data Science and Society. He took on the chief AI officer role shortly after.
Can Rep. Thomas Massie, Leading Trump Critic, Hang On in Kentucky Primary?
Can any Republican disagree with Trump and get away with it? Thomas Massie’s primary race in Kentucky is a key test.
Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders push bill to impose AI data center moratorium
A bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment.
UNC basketball has always leaned into tradition, should honor it in coaching search
The Tar Heels have one name that's not the top candidate pundits will throw out, but he just may be the best fit at a place where tradition matters.
Quantum science outreach program sees Golden State expansion
Since its creation in 2022, SparCQS has introduced thousands of individuals to the not-so-small world of quantum science. Housed within the Center for Materials Interfaces in Research and Access (¡MIRA!), the workforce development initiative, whose name is an acronym for Sparking Curiosity in Quantum Science, delivers a trailer’s worth of colorful, approachable quantum science demonstrations to K-12…
Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt to Retire; Search for Replacement Underway (EXCLUSIVE)
Specialty distributor Fathom Entertainment announced Wednesday that CEO Ray Nutt plans to step down from the company and retire later this year. Nutt, an exhibition vet who has served as chief executi...
Postal Service to implement first-ever fuel surcharge amid mounting fuel costs, financial challenges
USPS is reportedly planning its first-ever 8% fuel surcharge on packages starting in April as the agency faces a cash crisis and mounting financial losses.
High-stakes Senate race in Texas sees proliferation of AI-generated attack ads
Campaigns are beginning to use phony AI-generated images in television ads to sharpen their attacks and, critics say, mislead voters.
What to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory’s Win in Florida
A mother of three and won a statehouse seat that includes Mar-a-Lago, while a union electrician leads in a State Senate race in conservative West Tampa.
Brenmiller Energy Issues Business Update Highlighting Commercial Breakthrough, First TES Revenue and BNRG360 Growth Strategy
Delivered flagship Tempo project, Brenmiller's first commercial-scale boiler replacement deployment, marking a major operational milestone in the Company's transition toward commercializationRecognized first revenue from a TES system sale, validating Brenmiller's ability to convert project execution into reported revenueEntering 2026 with previously disclosed projected 2026 revenue of approximately $1.7 million tied to Tempo execution milestones, which management believes reflects the beginning.
Precigen Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates
Precigen transitioned to a commercial stage company with the US approval of PAPZIMEOS™ (zopapogene imadenovec-drba), the first-and-only FDA-approved treatment...
U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.
Providing quality, access to health care in rural Indonesia | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Leni Siagian, MPH ’26, wants to ensure care for those who face challenges getting it.
Wayne Padgett joins Sheriffs backing Jay Collins for Governor
3 leading lawmen like the LG in the GOP Governor's race.
NAIC Intensifies AI Regulatory Focus: What Health Insurance Payors Need to Know
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is intensifying its oversight of how insurers use AI — and the pace of regulatory activity shows no signs of slowing. Over the past several…
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,192 20 March 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List
Students ‘Surge’ with fun at local entertainment center
Have you ever wanted to visit an arcade, a restaurant and a bowling alley all in one place? Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees combines all three in same building, along with more activities including laser tag and sports simulators. While the venue offers variety, its attempt to do everything at once leaves certain areas underdeveloped,...
NFL, referees union inch toward showdown as replacement officials loom
The NFL and its referees union are still without a new labor deal ahead of a May deadline, raising the possibility of replacement officials and expanded oversight from the league office.
Iran dismisses Trump's peace plan as 'deceptive,' as U.S. deploys more troops to Mideast
The Trump administration reportedly presented a 15-point peace deal to Iranian leaders. Iran rejected the proposal, according to its state media.
State Supreme Court debate postponed due to candidate illness
In a statement, Chris Taylor’s campaign said she had fallen ill and the debate would be rescheduled.
Meta and Google damaged girl’s mental health, landmark trial concludes
Social media giants deemed responsible for a teenage user, known as KGM, growing addicted to their platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
‘Project Hail Mary’ is science fiction novel with emphasis on SCIENCE
By Sophia Monastra “Project Hail Mary”, software engineer and self-proclaimed space nerd Andy Weir’s third novel, released in 2021. Since its release on my local online library service, it has been…
Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida
Florida state Rep.-elect Emily Gregory is the latest face of Democrats' optimism after she won a special legislative election in President Donald Trump's home state House district. Florida Democrats...
NBA expansion: Seattle and Las Vegas could host new teams after league board of governors vote
The NBA's board of governors vote to allow the league to explore potential expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.
Science and Operational Prep Work Top Wednesday’s Schedule
Science preparation and procedure reviews topped the schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The seven Expedition 74 crew members conducted a variety of tasks to ready for upcoming experiments and to conduct cargo operations.
States Brace for a Potential Supreme Court Ban on Late-Arriving Ballots
The court’s conservatives appear skeptical of laws allowing mail ballots to arrive after Election Day. A decision could come as late as June, potentially scrambling midterm elections.
Jaguars President Mark Lamping & Mayor Donna Deegan Unveil Jaguars' New Business Headquarters
Jaguars President Mark Lamping and Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan speak to the media to provide a detailed overview of the Jaguars' new business headquarters. They discuss the vast improvements to the office space as well as the other businesses that wil
Columbus entrepreneur workspace expands, adding private offices for local business owners
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus entrepreneur-focused workspace is meeting the growing needs of local business owners with its new space, designed to enhance the entrepreneurial experience. StartUP C...
READY, SET, IMPLEMENT! Lifelines in Crisis: Prioritizing Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health in Humanitarian, Conflict and Climate-affected Settings
This dialogue is part of PMNCH’s Ready, Set, Influence series, bringing together policymakers, humanitarian leaders, donors, and grassroots experts. The webinar will focus on accelerating the implementation of health commitments within humanitarian affairs, specifically focusing on the need for integrated, rights-based health services that remain resilient in the face of conflict, disaster and climate events.
UCLA Health receives $2.4 million from Rose and Allen Nelson to establish a fellowship in translational and clinical neuroscience
The gift is being made in memory of their son Brandon, who received his bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from UCLA in 2014.
Sports Emmy Awards Nominees for 2026 Include Mike Tirico, Tom Brady, Jason Kelce
The awards ceremony will take place on May 26, 2026.
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance
In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. Love, YLE Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is founded and operated by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. Hannah Totte, MPH, is an epidemiologist and YLE Community Manager. YLE reaches more than 425,000 people in over 132 countries with one goal: “Translate” the ever-evolving public health science so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
How outlawing flavored tobacco saved Massachusetts $70 million in health care costs
GBH's Morning Edition spoke with the state's top public health official about new research on banning flavored tobacco, maternal health, measles and more.