Editorial: Many entities expected major windfall from budget surplus; sadly, much of it never came

The Monitor— A year ago public entities across the Rio Grande Valley and throughout Texas were excited about a record $32.7 billion budget surplus sitting in the state’s coffers as the legislative session began. Today, many of those same entities are hurting.

The Guardian—How much protein is too much?. Sales of cottage cheese are booming thanks to a boost from protein-hungry social media influencers. But do we really need all this extra protein? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Joanne Slavin, a professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, to find out what exactly protein is doing in our bodies, and what happens to it when we consume it in excess from the Guardian about protein Continue reading

One Green Planet—All About Fiber: How Much is Too Much?. In this article, we explain the benefits of fiber, along with the potential side effects of overconsumption, and how to have just the right amount.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation—What can we expect from next week’s budget?. Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.