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Family Seeks Answers From FDA After 9-Year-Old Son Nearly Dies From E. Coli

An Indiana family is demanding accountability from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after their 9-year-old son, Colton George, nearly died from a severe E. coli infection that caused his kidneys to fail.

Trump Admin Pauses Federal Health Communications

The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to cease external communications.

Arizona ‘TikToker’ Indicted For Spraying Pesticides on Grocery Products

A man who was caught spraying pesticide on grocery items at a big-box store in Arizona's East Valley has been formally indicted on multiple charges. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, 27-year-old Charles Smith, who has been described as a TikToker, turned himself in to authorities on December 21.

Republican-Led States Proceed with Lawsuit to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

On January 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, ruled that Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas can continue their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone.

Congressional Watchdog Recommends Changes to Prevent Future Infant Formula Shortages

A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights key vulnerabilities in the infant formula supply chain and suggests reforms to prevent future shortages. This comes after a 2022 formula crisis left families across the nation struggling to access an essential source of infant nutrition.

Biden Administration Proposes New Rule to Cap Nicotine in Cigarettes

In the final days of President Joe Biden’s administration, federal officials unveiled a proposal to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, a move aimed at curbing addiction and reducing smoking rates. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working on this initiative for years, marking a significant step in tobacco regulation.

FDA to Ban Red Dye 3

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will ban Red No. 3 in food, drinks, and pharmaceutical products. Red No. 3 is a synthetic coloring frequently used in candies, desserts, and some drugs.

Parents Arrested After Constraining Children in Car Seats For Multiple Days

Authorities in Franklin County, Kentucky have arrested four family members after discovering two young children and several animals living in dire conditions.

TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote Surge Among U.S. Users

As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.

Cuban Migrants Apprehended in Makeshift Boat Near Key West

U.S. Border Patrol agents and Coast Guard crews intercepted 24 Cuban migrants near Key West, Florida, last week after their makeshift boat approached U.S. shores. This incident is one of several recent interdictions highlighting the risks of maritime migration in the region.

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