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FDA Allows Manufacturers of Plant-Based Beverages to Use the Term “Milk”
Producers of plant-based, non-dairy milk scored a victory when the Food and Drug Administration issued recommendations indicating that products such as almond, oat, and soy alternatives can be termed milk. The agency found that plant-based milks were not advertised as dairy products to consumers. According to the guidance, new regulations will require plant-based milk manufacturers…
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Independent CDC Advisers Decide to Promote Mpox Vaccination for Adults at Risk
A panel of 18 experts has recommended vaccinating adults at risk of catching smallpox as a preventative measure. Adults above the age of 18 would be urged to get vaccinated if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decides to adopt the advice. Dr. Melinda Wharton, associate director for vaccine policy at the CDC, told…
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Four Suspects Held for Hong Kong Model’s Murder and Dismemberment
According to Hong Kong police, four suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder and dismemberment of a popular model and influencer. Police discovered the skeletal remains of Abby Choi, age 28, at a residence with an electric saw and meat grinder. Police said they also discovered two containers containing human tissue. Choi has…
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Florida’s Democratic Party Appoints Nikki Fried to Lead Reform
Nikki Fried, the former agriculture commissioner of Florida, was elected Saturday to lead the state’s shattered Democratic Party. Fried, who lost the gubernatorial primary to former Gov. Charlie Crist, pledged to rebuild the party “from the ground up” in an effort to defeat Annette Tadeo, a former state senator who also lost her seat last…
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Authorities Say Ohio Railroad Derailment Killed Over 44,000 Aquatic Animals
Over 44,000 animals may have perished due to the chemical spill and burnoff caused by the Norfolk Southern train collision in Ohio, estimates by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The state agency calculated that more than 38,000 minnows perished due to the poisonous spill. An additional 5,500 species of fish, amphibians, and crayfish were…
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Health Hazards from Ohio Train Derailment to be Investigated by CDC Specialists on the Ground
On Friday, a woman protesting in front of the Russian consulate in Rio de Janeiro was beaten in a videotaped event. The victim and the woman filming stated they were protesting the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine when the assailant, who was also a Russian citizen, walked out of the building and slapped…
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Rates Reach Highest Since November, Cooling Housing Market
The housing market is seeing pressure from rising interest rates. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased 23 basis points from the previous week to 6.62 percent, the highest rate since November 2022. (MBA). This is causing a decline in mortgage applications when home purchases are typically rising. “The…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Buys Moosejaw From Walmart
Walmart has agreed to sell the outdoor business Moosejaw to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The e-commerce company will be put under Public Lands, which specializes in camping and hiking equipment. Todd Spaletto, president of public lands and senior vice president for Dick’s, stated, “We admire what Moosejaw has accomplished over the past three decades as leaders…
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An Orlando Reporter Cries on Air As She Covers The Shooting Death Of A Colleague
A Florida reporter wept during a painful live broadcast Wednesday evening from Orlando Regional Medical Center, where victims of a horrific shooting in a Florida neighborhood were being treated. Another local television journalist and a 9-year-old girl were tragically shot, while the child’s mother and another journalist were sent to the hospital in critical condition.…
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Surveillance Footage Shows An Alligator Dragging A Woman To Her Death In Florida
A birdwatching camera captured the horrifying sight just before an alligator in Florida killed a woman, and the footage has been made public. When the 10-foot reptile attacked, Gloria Serge was walking her dog along a retention pond behind her home at Spanish Lakes Fairways in Fort Pierce. The camera captures the woman and her…