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FDA’s ‘hands-off approach’ to additives may allow unsafe ingredients in food, experts suggest
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FDA’s ‘hands-off approach’ to additives may allow unsafe ingredients in food, experts suggest

The Food and Drug Administration’s “hands-off approach” to food additives, including those found in ultraprocessed foods and energy drinks, may allow unsafe ingredients to enter the nation’s food supply, according to the authors of an editorial published Thursday. The paper, in the American Journal of Public Health, comes as lawmakers and public health groups allege
14 people got Valley fever after a California music festival, highlighting the fungus’ growing threat
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14 people got Valley fever after a California music festival, highlighting the fungus’ growing threat

The Summary Cases of Valley fever, a fungal infection, have been climbing in California in recent years. Fourteen cases identified among people who attended or worked at a music festival in the state are an example of the fungus' threat. Climate change is creating more opportunities for the fungus, called coccidioides, to proliferate. An outbreak
How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive
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How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive

Although their population is small compared to other states, Latinos in Minnesota said Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for running mate, has not overlooked them as governor. Walz’s supporters say the Democratic governor made education and health care more accessible in the state and the workplace more accommodating for families. They also noted
From a ‘wake’ to ‘Mardi Gras’: With Harris, the Democratic convention is a hot ticket
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From a ‘wake’ to ‘Mardi Gras’: With Harris, the Democratic convention is a hot ticket

CHICAGO — Energy is exploding around the Democratic National Convention, with tickets, venues and hotel rooms spiking in demand as Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to become the first Black and Asian American woman to formally accept a major-party nomination. Credentials are at a premium. Events are growing in size and number. Some corporate clients
Top five stories from day 13 at Paris 2024 Olympics
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Top five stories from day 13 at Paris 2024 Olympics

Top five stories from day 13 at Paris 2024 Olympics Media caption, Aldridge wins women's kite gold for GB Emma Smith BBC Sport journalist Published 8 August 2024, 12:52 BST Updated 1 hour ago Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist Team GB are back amongst the gold medals after kitesurfer Eleanor Aldridge won their 13th of
Woman found dead at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after report of person trapped in machinery
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Woman found dead at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after report of person trapped in machinery

A woman was found dead at Chicago O’Hare International Airport early Thursday morning after reports of a person trapped in machinery, officials said. Shortly before 2:30 a.m., the woman was discovered “unresponsive and was pronounced on scene” in the 0-100 block of West Terminal Street, police said in a short statement. The area is near