Water laws out of step with dwindling Rio Grande flows
New Mexico's water law faces strain as experts warn the region moves toward a drier average. Texas and New Mexico disputes over the Rio Grande Compact and Elephant Butte deliveries threaten yearslong legal battles and high costs, with climate change intensifying calls to renegotiate decadesold agreements.
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Supreme Court rules DNA swabs allowed after arrest in Maryland v King
Guest Editorial argues ruling expands the surveillance state and risks broad DNA collection. It notes the 5-4 decision by Justice Kennedy upholding DNA tests for serious felonies while Scalia warns of pervasive use beyond suspects and risks to privacy. King linked to a 2003 rape after arrest in 2009. The piece urges stricter controls on genetic data use.
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Privacy clash with NSA data mining stirs mixed views
A reader weighs Rand Pauls warning on Fourth Amendment rights against NSA data mining while noting doubt about its terror-prevention value. He concedes government snooping and corporate tracking intrude on privacy, yet argues Big Data may aid threat detection and cites pervasive online surveillance by Google, Amazon, YouTube as more intrusive.
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Doonesbury Flashback on chelation therapy for heart disease
Dear Doctor explains chelation therapy aims to remove toxins with EDTA and its controversial link to heart disease. A 1708 participant study found no clear benefit versus placebo, with many not completing treatment. lifestyle changes and standard medications remain more reliable for reducing heart attack risk.
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