The Freedom to Farm Act failed to advance out of committee in the upper chamber, but the bill is still alive in the House. 

After suggesting stricter rules for rocket disposals, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has backed off its attempt to mitigate the growing risks of space debris. The FAA first proposed the measure in September 2023, which would have required private space companies to dispose of rocket upper stages after they’ve fulfilled their task of deploying payloads...

Investment management firm Vanguard has over 100 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), 65 of which are equity-focused. The best performer in 2026 is the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE +1.87%), with a 26.8% year-to-date (YTD) return at the time of this writing. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF is a distant second with just a 10.2% YTD return. Here...