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How Europe offshored its shrimp

It's been a weird year for food safety. Over the summer,11,000 Americansfell ill due to cyclospora outbreaks in lettuce, with over 400 being hospitalized for their condition. The lettuce came from Mexico, and it took 52 daysafterthe first person fell ill ... See more

substack.com•Karen Fischer•Oct 12, 2026

The economics of solar power might save thousands of jobs from Trump administration attacks

Ben Zook grew up in Amish country in Pennsylvania. His formal schooling ended in the 8th grade, and he tried his hand at various trades. That’s how he stumbled across solar in the late 1990s. It ticked off all the boxes: It was mechanical and electrical, ... See more

mediafeed.co•Karen Fischer•Sep 20, 2026

Exclusive | How 'interest-free' medical credit cards are costing Americans billions

Conor Keenan was biting into a burger at McDonald’s when he felt one of his back molars crack. He was in his early 20s and couldn’t remember the last time he’d been to the dentist. His family never had dental insurance growing up. Mortified, he found a de... See more

nypost.com•Karen Fischer•Jun 29, 2026

Exclusive | Moms are outfitting their babies in 'healthier' wool diapers

When Bailey Bouwman’s first child was born, he was a heavy wetter, and getting the perfect diaper fit to prevent leakage was impossible. There’s little as demoralizing as being the parent with the wet baby in public. Bouwman also lives in Prince George, B... See more

nypost.com•Karen Fischer•Jun 18, 2026

New Mexico's Bold Move: Pioneering Universal Child Care

New Mexico's Bold Move: Pioneering Universal Child Care New Mexico pioneers universal child care, reshaping family support and workforce dynamics. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Transformative Initiative In a significant development for families across the nation,... See more

conzit.com•Karen Fischer•Jun 10, 2026

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