US meat exports at risk as China lets registrations lapse

Florida to Ban Water FluoridationFlorida is on track to become the second state, after Utah, to ban the addition of fluoride to public water systems, with a Senate-approved bill expected to be voted on by the House soon. The movement against fluoride, supported by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has gained traction despite fluoride's historical role in reducing tooth decay, sparking concerns among health professionals about public health implications and political motivations behind the...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the importance of proper disposal of prescription medications in a video for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26. He highlighted the dangers of flushing medications, which can contaminate water systems, while noting that some opioids are safe to flush according to the FDA’s "Flush List." The DEA supports this initiative to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction, collecting nearly 630,000 pounds of...

SummaryLuigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder and stalking charges in a case involving the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty, describing the incident as a "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination." The case has attracted significant public attention, with mixed reactions to Mangione's alleged actions and concerns about the fairness of the judicial process, as two trials may proceed simultaneously....

Geoscientists have identified a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park, composed of molten silicate materials, supercritical water, and porous rock, located approximately 2.4 miles beneath the surface. This cap functions as a pressure and heat trap, potentially preventing a massive eruption in the supervolcano, with researchers utilizing advanced seismic imaging techniques to study its structure. While the system is stable and actively venting gases, the researchers assert that an eruption is not imminent, providing crucial...

A federal judge in Louisiana ruled that a 2-year-old U.S. citizen, identified as VML, may have been deported to Honduras with her mother without proper due process. Judge Terry Doughty expressed concern over the deportation, noting that while the government claims the mother consented, the court remains uncertain about this. The child was born in Baton Rouge in January 2023 and was taken by ICE during a scheduled check-in, prompting legal challenges regarding her constitutional...

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison, the maximum for his guilty plea to multiple fraudulent schemes, and faces two years of supervised release. During the sentencing, Santos expressed regret for betraying his supporters, but prosecutors argued he showed little remorse and engaged in a “brazen web of deceit.” U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert criticized Santos for his repeated lies and noted the serious consequences of his actions...