The FDA has released draft rules allowing plant-based drinks to label themselves as "milk" and providing voluntary extra nutrition labels to note when the drinks have lower levels of certain nutrients than dairy milk. The rules are open for public comment until April 13, 2021, and will provide clarity for consumers and producers when the final rule is issued.
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A recent study from Cornell University has revealed that the number of work stoppages in the US has increased significantly in the past year, with 424 work stoppages of all sizes in 2022, up from 279 the previous year. This increase is indicative of a tight labor market, as workers take advantage of the situation to press employers for better pay and working conditions. Miller, a Teamsters Local 230 member, led one of these strikes, with 230 of his coworkers, in order to press their employer, Sysco, for better pay and working conditions.
Miles Bryant, a former Georgia police officer, has been charged with felony murder and kidnapping in the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales after a gun he reported missing was found near her skeletal remains. Bryant was arrested and fired from his police position in the Atlanta suburb of Doraville, and is currently being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond. The investigation into the death of Susana Morales is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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Carlos Medina, 61, has been charged with the murder of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, with a special allegation of using a firearm in the commission of the crime. Investigators have rejected Medina's claim that the bishop owed him money, and he is facing 35 years to life in prison if convicted. He is currently being held without bail and is expected to appear in court soon.
The US Department of Defense has issued a warning to military personnel to avoid consuming poppy seeds due to the potential for contamination with morphine and codeine, which could lead to a positive drug test result. The memo states that service members should be aware of the potential consequences of consuming poppy seeds, and that the Department is committed to protecting service members and the integrity of the drug testing program.
President Joe Biden has strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to suspend his country's involvement in the last remaining arms control treaty with the U.S. Biden expressed his concern about the potential for Iran to be preparing to develop nuclear weapons and urged all countries to adhere to the New START treaty. In response to the threat to civilians, he directed the Pentagon to find a way to get Ukraine America's most advanced missile defense system, the Patriot.
20 Democratic governors have joined forces to form the Reproductive Freedom Alliance in response to the Supreme Court's June ruling which overturned the right to abortion and gave states broad regulatory authority. 44 states have placed some restrictions on or outright banned abortion, making it more difficult for women to access services. The alliance is a step towards protecting and expanding access to abortion services, sending a clear message that the governors are committed to protecting the right to choose.