Wolfberry farmers in China were discovered smoking their crops with industrial sulfur to preserve them, as shown in clips aired by Chinese state media of workers washing the berries in harmful chemicals. Merchants and workers admitted knowing the berries were unsafe but continued due to their improved appearance. CCTV reported on this second major food scandal in China this year, involving wolfberries tainted with prohibited chemicals.
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Prisoners recently eligible for parole sue over delay in hearings
Seven incarcerated men in Massachusetts, eligible for parole following a 2024 Supreme Judicial Court ruling, are suing over delays in scheduling their hearings. The plaintiffs, who were sentenced to life without parole as "emerging adults," have been waiting for their parole hearings for years. The Massachusetts Parole Board is facing criticism for the slow process, with more than 100 individuals affected by the ruling still awaiting their hearings. Full Article
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