‘The View’ co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin promises to ‘wear a MAGA hat’ if Trump gets Hamas to release hostages

Maine has emerged as a significant drug distribution hub in the Northeast, as noted by Brewer Police Chief Chris Martin, who highlighted a dramatic increase in the availability of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine over the past four years. This surge in illegal drugs has led to a corresponding rise in crime, with around 90% of offenses linked to drug-related activities, driven by the financial demands of addiction. State lawmakers remain divided on approaches to tackle...

US Bans Artificial Food Dyes US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the ban of eight commonly used artificial food dyes, with two petroleum-based synthetic dyes to be phased out soon and the remainder by the end of 2026. These dyes, prevalent in various foods such as cereals, candy, snacks, and beverages, have been linked to neurological issues in some children. The BBC's reporters in the US and Canada also compare Froot Loops cereal...

A federal judge, Beryl Howell, indicated a possible permanent ruling against the Trump administration's executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie, which aimed to strip security clearances and limit federal dealings due to the firm's past representation of Hillary Clinton. During a tense hearing, Howell compared the administration's actions to historical repression, questioning the constitutionality of the order and expressing frustration at the government's defenses. Perkins Coie's attorney argued the order was retaliatory and...

The Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA announced plans to phase out eight artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026, with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging food companies to cooperate. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary emphasized the removal of petroleum-based dyes and the introduction of natural alternatives, while some industry groups expressed concerns over the proposed timeline and complexity of reformulation. The Consumer Brands...

A North Austin mortuary employee, Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui, 50, faces felony charges for allegedly experimenting on corpses and fraudulently obtaining death certificates. Bui is charged with abuse of a corpse and multiple counts of tampering with governmental records, dating back to August 2022, including claims of injecting formaldehyde into severed limbs. Capital Mortuary Services, where Bui worked, has been ordered to cease operations due to safety code violations, while Bui's legal team asserts her innocence...

The FDA has faced backlash after Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary claimed in interviews that no scientists were laid off, despite reports from several scientists who received layoff notices from food safety labs in San Francisco and Chicago. These closures have significantly reduced the FDA's capacity to test infant formula and other food products for contamination, including toxic metals and bird flu, at critical times when increased testing is needed. Laid-off scientists criticized Makary's statements as...