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Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders
As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with top food executives to discuss stricter regulations under his "Make America Healthy Again" ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
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RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
RFK Jr. pressures Big Food to remove artificial dyes in meeting with CEOs
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told top food CEOs that he wants "the worst ingredients" out of food.CNBC - 6d -
RFK Jr. makes 1st step in completing campaign promise
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told food industry leaders in a closed-door meeting he wants them to remove artificial color dyes from their products by the end his time in office.ABC News - 6d -
RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes
Mr. Kennedy told executives of major food companies that he wants synthetic colors removed from their products. “Decision time is imminent,” a trade group warned its members.The New York Times - 6d -
RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety
Health secretary accuses food companies of ‘exploiting loophole’ over food safety and urges greater transparency. The US secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has directed ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
RFK Jr. Will Convene a New Health Commission in Private
President Trump ordered the creation of the Make America Healthy Again Commission last month, taking the name from the movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
RFK Jr. wants artificial dyes out of America’s food, but it's not clear they’re harmful, scientist says
A priority for the Trump administration is to rid the food system of artificial dyes. Here's what experts say about if FD&Cs are safe to consume.CNBC - 3d -
RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries
Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and ...The Guardian - 6d -
RFK Jr. says Trump ‘lost 30 pounds’ even with all the ‘crap that he eats’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested President Trump has lost 30 pounds, while commenting on the unhealthy foods the president eats. Kennedy, during an interview with ...The Hill - 6d -
Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - 6d -
RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.ABC News - 4d -
HHS sends employees a $25K voluntary buyout offer
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offered its 80,000 employees a $25,000 buyout offer as part of President Trump’s plan to scale back government spending. Workers can opt into the ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Harvey Weinstein due in court for key rulings as his #MeToo retrial nears
Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial next month will largely be an abridged version of the original, with one big addition: a charge based on an allegation from a woman who wasn’t a part of the first ...ABC News - 6d -
Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him
A worsening measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to two other states, providing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. his first real test of responding to a major ...The Hill - 5d -
What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?
The Trump Administration's quest to “Make America Health Again” is targeting ultraprocessed foodsABC News - 6d -
Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Rensch details “amazing” first two months at Roma ahead of Cagliari clash
Ahead of Roma’s league encounter against Cagliari, defender Devyne Rensch spoke to DAZN about his adaptation to Italian football and his first impressions of life in Rome.The Dutchman originally ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Farms, Food Banks Cut Off Guard By Spending Cuts
Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.The New York Times - 5d -
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.NBC News - 1d -
Former Packers cornerback Eric Stokes reveals his one problem with Green Bay's food scene
The former 2021 first-round pick recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Velus Jones Jr.'s career so far resembles another former Saints free agent addition
Velus Jones Jr. is a wide receiver whose usage compares favorably to Ty Montgomery, another former Saints free agent. Could they use him similarly?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Farmers are struggling in Europe — don’t let RFK Jr. do the same to America
Americans love to cite Europe for policy experiments, but not everything that happens on the old continent should be treated as secret knowledge which Americans lack.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.The New York Times - 25m -
CEO of Saffron Road food company credits "immigrant journey" for his success
Adnan Durani started his company Saffron Road in 2010 to bring foods from different cultures of the Silk Road to mainstream America. Nikki Battiste spoke to him about how his background as an ...CBS News - 5d -
White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing
Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.BBC News - 5d -
Government Shutdown Looms With Senate Democrats Opposing 6-Month Funding Bill
The top Senate Democrat said his members were not ready to provide the votes to allow the Republican-written stopgap spending measure to pass ahead of a Friday night deadline. There is still time ...The New York Times - 5d -
Vikings, Pro Bowl CB Byron Murphy Jr. agree to $66M deal
Murphy made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 and is now awarded with a significant pay raise after earning a total of $27 million over the first five seasons of his career.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Tracy Morgan: Food poisoning caused MSG illness
Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday's Knicks-Heat game, and that he's "doing OK."ESPN - 1h -
Canada's Carney heads to Europe in search of 'more loyal partners' as Trump targets his country
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with France's President Macron during his first official overseas trip as U.S. President Trump attacks his economy.NBC News - 1d -
US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economy
US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the ...ABC News - 1d -
Food Dolls on debut cookbook "Pretty Delicious"
Sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas, known as the "Food Dolls," share simple, flavorful recipes with millions online. Their first cookbook, "Pretty Delicious: Simple, Modern Mediterranean, Served with ...CBS News - 5d -
Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in ...The Hill - 6d -
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr., Fanatics reach settlement on term sheet, paving way for release of WR's jersey
A 10-month legal saga between Harrison and Fanatics indirectly prevented fans from buying his jerseyCBS Sports - 4d -
Mike Vrabel: We'll continue to target wide receiver additions
The Patriots met with the media on Thursday to discuss their early offseason moves and at least one they didn't make.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton dealing with calf injury in addition to elbow issues; timeline still unknown
Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with a calf injury in addition to his elbow issues.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Bessent downplays signals of weak first-quarter economic growthMarketWatch - 5d
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