Jim Jones, head of the FDA's food division, has resigned. The division is tasked with ensuring the safety of the U.S. food supply, overseeing inspections and recalls. -
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
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Trump Cuts Hit FDA Employees in Tobacco, Food Safety and Medical Devices
Probationary employees across the FDA were told that their jobs were being eliminated.Inc. - 1d -
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Trump administration removes acting head of DOJ's National Security Division: Sources
The Trump administration has removed the acting head of the DOJ's National Security Division after he served in the role for less than a month, sources say.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Education Department slashes grants for training teachers on 'divisive ideologies'
The Education Department said on Monday it is slashing grants for training teachers because the programs focused on “divisive ideologies.” The department cut $600 million to these programs it says ...The Hill - 6h -
Judge orders HHS, CDC, FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
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FDA updates recall for over 2 million MadeGood granola bars
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EU plans Trump-style import ban on food
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Call for food influencers to post 'more honest' reviews
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Cockatoos show appetite for dips when eating bland food, find scientists
Birds observed going to lengths to flavour food, with particular penchant for blueberry-flavoured soy yoghurt dip. Whether you savour Ottolenghi’s recipes or prefer a feast from Nigella’s cookery ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
What the UK’s largest freezer tells us about future of food
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$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Seven ways to save cash by making the most of the food you have at home
Save money and cut waste with our tips, from pickling and fermenting to keeping an inventory and careful storage. First, you must know what you have on hand. Do a thorough inventory of your pantry ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump was supposed to fix food prices — so why are they getting worse?
Welcome to Trump's Age of Rationing.The Hill - 5d -
Trump on potential EU food imports ban: 'Let them do it'
President Trump on Sunday brushed off reporting that the European Union might respond to his “reciprocal” tariff policy by moving to block imports of certain American food products. “That’s all ...The Hill - 1d -
America is sick. Healthier food can help patients in recovery.
Rep. Vern Buchanan and Dr. Mark Hyman are advocating for a "Food as Medicine" movement to prevent chronic diseases and save health care costs, while HHS Secretary Kennedy supports this initiative.The Hill - 3h -
Aura Bora Exits During a Tough Time for Food and Beverage Startups
The cult-favorite sparkling water brand doubled its sales last year. Is that enough for a home-run exit?Inc. - 4h -
Los Angeles Rams 2025 NFL offseason preview: Some big questions (Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford?) after a division title
At least one franchise legends is on his way out. What other changes could be in store for L.A.?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Colombian president calls on cabinet members to resign
Gustavo Petro faces stream of resignations following rancorous televised meeting of key ministersFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Officials Resigned After Refusing to Drop Adams Case
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Hospital chairman who plotted against boss resigns
Ian Haythornthwaite was found to have conspired against Dr Susan Gilby with other senior figures.BBC News - 4d -
Reporter's Notebook: John Dickerson on Danielle Sassoon's resignation
Danielle Sassoon resigned Thursday as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York when she was asked to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she ...CBS News - 3d -
When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?
Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).The New York Times - 6d -
3 ultra-processed foods these nutrition experts never buy—and the healthy alternatives they eat instead
Some nutrition experts avoid certain ultra-processed foods entirely. Here are three that these experts never consume of buy.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
2025 Super Bowl food at Superdome: Here's the wildest selections, including alligator, that will be available
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Persimmons and pears: the farmers’ market program getting kids excited to try new foods
Elementary schoolers in the San Francisco Bay Area are embarking on tasting journeys of fruits and vegetables. On a crisp winter morning in San Francisco , a team of six-year-olds declare that ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
A chance encounter took me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market – and a new life | Franco Fubini
Working in finance, I was unhappy and surrounded by greed. Then I embraced my passion for cooking, produce and nature. Franco Fubini is the founder and CEO of Natoora . As I wandered out of my ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
The Coventry experiment: why were Indian women in Britain given radioactive food without their consent?
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was shock, outrage and anxiety. But exactly what happened?. In 2019, Shahnaz Akhter, a postdoctoral researcher at Warwick ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
At over $10,000 per kilogram, Africa’s first caviar is surprising the luxury food industry
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Dutch Bros shares rocket higher after earnings amid plans to expand mobile orders, food service
Shares of Dutch Bros Inc. rocketed higher in extended trading Wednesday after the coffee chain put out fourth-quarter results and a full-year sales forecast that topped Wall Street’s expectations, ...MarketWatch - 5d
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