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US Bans Materials Containing PFAS In Food Packaging

US Bans Materials Containing PFAS In Food Packaging

USA News EditorFeb 29, 20241 min read

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging in the U.S. FDA said it is taking this action to eliminate the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from…

100-plus Killed As Israeli Forces Fire At Gaza Crowd Waiting For Food

USA News EditorFeb 29, 20241 min read

More than 100 people have been killed as Israeli forces fired at a crowd waiting for food in northern Gaza, reports quoting the Palestinian Ministry of Health say. Most of…

Chicago Business Barometer Unexpectedly Dips To Lowest Level Since July

USA News EditorFeb 29, 20241 min read

Chicago-area business activity unexpectedly contracted at an accelerated rate in the month of February, according to a report released by MNI Indicators on Thursday. MNI Indicators said its Chicago business…

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected To 215,000

USA News EditorFeb 29, 20242 min read

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended February 24th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report…

Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Senate Minority Leader

USA News EditorFeb 29, 20241 min read

Mitch McConnell has announced that he is stepping down as Senate Minority Leader. McConnell, who has been a highly influential leader in Republican politics for decades, told the Senate Wednesday…