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Weavers appeal federal receivership order to Sixth Circuit of Appeals
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (264+ words) By Tabitha Evans Moore Editor & Publisher WINCHESTER, Tenn. " One day after U. S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley, Jr. refused to end the court-appointed receivership overseeing Uncle Nearest, Inc. and found company founder Fawn Weaver to be a non-credible witness, Weaver and her…...
US Fast Food Chains Launch Major Discounts For National Hamburger Day
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (238+ words) Fast-food chains across the United States are launching widespread promotional discounts to mark National Hamburger Day on Thursday, May 28, 2026, amid massive consumer spending in the burger market sector. According to data from restaurant research firm Technomic, American consumers spent $115 billion…...
CDPR Proposes Rules to Harmonize Regulations of Pesticide-Treated
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (777+ words) California DPR Announces Proposed New Rule to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds The National Law Review On May 15, 2026, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) announced a proposed rulemaking to harmonize its regulation of pesticide-treated seeds with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)…...
FARM: Peaches, pears and PFAS: California lawmakers may limit "forever" pesticides in foods
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (593+ words) Field workers spray crops on farmland near Salinas on Feb. 11, 2025. This commentary was originally published by Cal Matters Amid growing awareness that so-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, can linger in landscapes and waterways for centuries, federal and state regulators have…...
Virginia takes action to keep 'forever chemicals' out of food supply
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (31+ words) Virginia takes action to keep "forever chemicals" out of food supply WAMU Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings....
California bill seeks to ban 'forever chemicals' from pesticides used on food crops
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group " and a new state bill aims to change that. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Nearly 40% of produce grown in California…...
California bill seeks to ban 'forever chemicals' from pesticides used on food crops - AOL
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) A new California bill would ban the use of PFAS-based pesticides on food crops by 2035. The Environmental Working Group says nearly 40% of non-organic produce grown in the state already contains at least one of the so-called "forever chemicals." AB 1603 heads…...
You Can Still Score a Free Shake Shack Burger With Any $10+ Order
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (438+ words) Advertiser Disclosure: At Slickdeals, we work hard to find the best deals. Some products in our articles are from partners who may provide us with compensation, but this doesn't change our opinions. Shake Shack is ending its annual Burger Month…...
Swiss government wants to allow 'forever chemicals' in food products
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (208+ words) The temporary measure would be valid for three years and consumers will be informed if the food product has been prepared by blending in animal ingredients exceeding maximum PFA levels. The governing Federal Council opened a consultation on this proposal…...
Outdated drinking fountains give water a bad name
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (384+ words) Model Farm High School has made the switch to Aquafil hydration stations. Image: Civiq Water station manufacturer Civiq shares how to create a healthier school routine with one simple change. It's late morning. The bell rings. Students line up at…...