General Mills has issued a nationwide recall of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour due to the presence of salmonella. The recall affects 2-, 5- and 10-pound bags with a “better if used by” date of March 27 and 28, 2024. Consumers are advised to discard the affected flour or return it to the store for a refund. Products made with the recalled flour can be consumed if cooked to a temperature of 160°F (71°C).
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On Saturday evening, fourteen people were injured when the roof of an off-campus house near Ohio State University collapsed. Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin said that the roof was likely overloaded with people, and that none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and the Division of Fire is reminding people to be aware of the weight limits of any structure they are on.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that bans or restricts gender-affirming medical care for transgender kids, despite protests from the families of transgender youth. This has sparked debate and criticism from advocates of transgender rights, who argue that it will have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of transgender youth. Exiled transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr has spoken out against the bill, drawing national attention.
Jenny Craig has announced plans to wind down its physical operations and is seeking a buyer, transitioning to an e-commerce model in celebration of its 40th anniversary. This transition may result in layoffs, but the details of the buyer and timeline are still unknown. The company has not yet commented on the potential layoffs or the impact they may have on employees.
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The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee, challenging a recently passed law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit argues that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, discriminating against individuals on the basis of sex and transgender status. The lawsuit seeks to block the law from taking effect and to ensure that transgender youth in Tennessee have access to the same medical care as non-transgender minors. It is a reminder that transgender youth should have the same access to medically necessary care as any other minor.
Dr. James Heaps, a former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually abusing female patients. Heaps had pleaded not guilty to 21 felony counts in the sexual assaults of seven women between 2009 and 2018, and was ordered to register as a sex offender. The case has prompted the university to make nearly $700 million in lawsuit payouts and to create a new Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to better protect students.
Missouri Judge Ellen Ribaudo has temporarily blocked a rule restricting access to gender-affirming health care for transgender kids and adults, just hours before it was set to take effect. Transgender Missourians and health care providers had sued to stop it, arguing that the Attorney General had acted beyond his authority. The ruling is a victory for transgender rights advocates, but the legal battle is likely to continue.