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Scottish Americans and expats celebrating Robert Burns' birthday may find traditional haggis lacking due to the absence of sheep lung, a key ingredient banned in the US. Macsween has developed a recipe for haggis with lamb heart to meet import guidelines, aiming to introduce authentic Scottish haggis to the American market. While some question the authenticity of the American-made haggis, others see the potential for haggis to be incorporated into various dishes beyond Burns Night...

The US Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security to address the border crisis, following President Trump's executive orders on immigration. Noem emphasized the importance of border security during her confirmation hearing, where she also highlighted the need for reform within the Secret Service. Her appointment comes after the Senate approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence, amidst Trump's controversial selections. Full Article

Entrepreneur contributors emphasize the global shift towards clean energy, with the U.K. leading the way by setting a 2030 milestone. Companies like Tesla, ICL Group, and First Solar are driving innovation in renewable technologies, such as Tesla's Solar Roof and Powerwall, ICL's LFP batteries, and First Solar's CdTe solar panels. These industry leaders are shaping the future of clean energy and supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals through research, development, and sustainable practices. Full Article

In Philadelphia, Whole Foods Market workers are set to vote on forming a union to negotiate higher wages, health insurance for part-time workers, and protections against at-will firing. Management opposes the union, ramping up monitoring and anti-union messaging, while workers face unease and retaliation allegations. Amidst Amazon's resistance and potential political obstacles, employees like Audrey Ta and Rob Jennings hope a union could restore lost benefits and improve working conditions. Full Article

A rare display of public anger is unfolding in China over the quality of domestically produced drugs, with prominent doctors raising concerns about anesthetics, blood pressure medication, and potential fraud by domestic drugmakers. The pushback stems from Beijing's efforts to lower medical costs by favoring cheaper drugs, leading to decreased prices but potentially compromising drug quality. Doctors are calling for changes to allow patients to pay more for alternative drugs, as the focus on generics...

In response to grim UK economic data, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is pursuing an aggressive growth agenda, including supporting investment projects and deregulation, despite criticism from Labour and the Tories. Reeves is focusing on boosting investment, such as backing a Universal theme park near Bedford and negotiating with AstraZeneca for a vaccine manufacturing site in Speke, while also signaling support for a £9bn highway and tunnel in east London. Additionally, Reeves is reviewing the "green book"...