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USDA: Food supply is safe despite cyclospora, screwworm fights
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the US food supply remains safe despite ongoing responses to a Cyclospora outbreak and the return of New World screwworm in Texas. Her assurance is significant because both incidents have prompted public concern, while officials continue investigations and disease-control measures. Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause severe intestinal illness,…
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Dem’s stunning ideal standard for immigration detention conditions resurfaces amid Texas senate bid
The article reports that comments made by James Talarico during a 2019 visit to immigration detention facilities have resurfaced during his campaign for the US Senate in Texas. The remarks are politically significant because opponents are using them to challenge his more recent messaging on border security and immigration policy. In the interview, Talarico said…
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Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel to get its nuclear deal, says Trump
Donald Trump has said Saudi Arabia must formally recognise Israel before Washington will approve a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with the kingdom. The remarks tie a long-sought Saudi economic and strategic priority directly to progress on Middle East normalisation, a linkage the Trump administration has previously used as leverage in regional diplomacy. Saudi Arabia has…
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Chris Hemsworth’s Biggest Action Franchise Is Officially Returning to Netflix
Netflix has begun filming Extraction 3, continuing its successful action franchise starring Chris Hemsworth as black-ops mercenary Tyler Rake. The news matters because the series has become one of Netflix’s major original film successes since launching during the pandemic, with the third instalment also supporting plans for a broader shared universe. Director Sam Hargrave confirmed…
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FDA panel votes to add peptides to permitted compounding list despite opposition from agency scientists
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend adding several peptides to the list of substances that US compounding pharmacies may use, despite FDA scientists’ objections. The recommendation could make prescription access easier for products promoted for areas such as recovery, inflammation and wound treatment, but it does not itself approve the peptides or make them…
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Military leaders demand action from Burnham and Streeting over ‘national shame’ facing UK veterans
Senior military figures have called on Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham to take urgent action over what they have described as a “national shame” affecting UK veterans. The intervention piles pressure on ministers to address long-standing concerns about how former service personnel are treated and supported after leaving the armed forces. The full…
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Cassidy cites autism website change in support of CDC nominee
Senator Bill Cassidy said he would support Dr Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the Department of Health and Human Services altered a CDC webpage on autism and vaccines. His backing improves Schwartz’s prospects of Senate confirmation and highlights continuing concerns about whether the CDC can operate…
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Left-wing MPs invited Hamas-linked activist to address them in Parliament just weeks after he was sanctioned by the US
The article reports that several left-wing MPs invited an activist alleged to have links to Hamas to speak in Parliament, weeks after the United States imposed sanctions on him. The report raises questions about the vetting of parliamentary speakers and the political consequences of hosting individuals accused of associations with a proscribed militant group. The…
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The Morning Poll: Do you think Andy Burnham will last as Prime Minister?
The Daily Mail’s morning poll asks readers whether they believe Andy Burnham will survive as Prime Minister, reflecting mounting pressure on him amid a series of contentious policy moves. The question comes as reports suggest Burnham may be considering an inheritance tax overhaul, while facing criticism from opposition figures over other domestic policies, making his…
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Burnham warned mansion tax could leave council’s worse off
Councils have warned that the Government’s proposed surcharge on homes worth more than £2 million could add costs, blur accountability and potentially leave local authorities financially worse off. The Local Government Association says councils would have to administer a national tax without controlling its rates or rules, while residents might wrongly blame local councillors for…