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US states move to ban or restrict use of dyes used in candies, cereal

Synthetic dyes used to make brightly coloured cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country, where lawmakers say the federal government has stalled in taking action despite evidence of harmful effects. West Virginia, which ranks at the bottom in the US for many health metrics, became the first to sign a sweeping statewide ban on seven such dyes this week. Lawmakers in more than 20 states from deep red West Virginia to heavily Democratic California are making a bipartisan push to restrict access to the dyes, which have been tied to neurobehavioral problems in some children and of which U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has been an outspoken critic. We should not be forced to police our own foods, said Republican Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, who heads the Senate's health committee and told lawmakers the vote might be the most important of their political careers. No more toxic colors, no more poisoning ourselves and our ...

Trump calls auto tariffs 'maybe good for Tesla,' Musk says 'not unscathed'

The auto tariffs are set to take effect on April 2, with collection beginning April 3, as confirmed by the White House

US Rep tells British reporter to 'Go Back' amid Yemen attack leak query

The heated exchange occurred when Sky News reporter Martha Kelner attempted to press Greene on the implications of senior Trump admin officials using a messaging app to discuss a military strike

India strengthens social protection, coverage hits 49%: ILO report

It may rise to 65% once data pooling exercise with states is done

Citing consumer confidence, Canada PM Carney says trade war hurting US

Mark Carney also said the kinship that exists between US and Canada is under more strain than at any point in the two countries storied histories

When and where to watch the partial solar eclipse, known as 'devil's horns'

A partial solar eclipse will take place on March 29, 2025, featuring a remarkable "devil's horns" effect. It will be best visible from the specific regions of North America and Europe

Waltz owns up to Yemen military plan leak: 'I take full responsibility'

US NSA Mike Waltz admits mistakenly adding journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Yemen military chat; President Donald Trump defends Waltz, says 'he is not getting fired'

Russia gets US to agree to help lift curbs on food, fertilizer and shipping

The United States further said it had also agreed with Russia and Ukraine to implement a ban on military strikes on each other's energy installations

Shadowy China network trying to lure fired US govt workers, shows research

The news agency's attempts to track down the four companies and Smiao Intelligence ran into numerous dead-ends including unanswered phone calls, phone numbers that no longer work

Apple set to avoid EU fine after changes to iPhone browser options

The EU decision will come amid tensions with US President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap tariffs against countries that levy fines against US companies

'I knew 2 hrs before': How The Atlantic's editor landed in Trump's war chat

Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added to an unsecured group chat where US national security officials discussed and coordinated airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

Trump announces 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil: What's at stake for India?

US President Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, effective April 2, applying to both direct and indirect buyers of Venezuelan crude

US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy steps down as deputy takes over

The abrupt exit adds to the volatility gripping the post office, which has seen sputtering gains in DeJoy's yearslong plan to cut costs, reverse losses and improve efficiency

US envoy discusses business opportunities with Bihar industries minister

According to a statement issued by the industries department, the envoy appreciated Bihar's development initiatives and investment-friendly environment

Govt proposes to abolish Equalisation Levy on online advertisements

These changes are part of the 59 amendments to the Finance Bill introduced by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in the Lok Sabha

Usha Vance set to visit Greenland as Trump revives US annexation ambitions

US Second Lady Usha Vance, along with White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, will visit Greenland this week

Inside Trump's tariff play: 'Liberation day' to target key trade partners

US President Donald Trump plans new tariffs on most imports under his 'Liberation Day' announcement on April 2

US police recover $769,500 Tiffany diamond earrings after man swallows them

US' Orlando Police Department said after recovering diamond earrings from the Florida man, it took them back to Tiffany & Co where they were cleaned

1 killed, many injured in US airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

US airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels pounded sites across the country into Monday, with the group saying the one attack in the capital killed at least one person and wounded more than a dozen others. The American strikes entered its 10th day without a sign of stopping, part of a campaign by US President Donald Trump targeting the rebel group that threatens maritime trade and Israel while also trying to pressure Iran, the Houthis' main benefactor. So far, the US has not offered any specifics on the sites it is striking, though Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz claimed the attacks have taken out key Houthi leadership, including their head missileer. That's something so far that's not been acknowledged by the Houthis, though the rebels have downplayed their losses in the past and exaggerated their attacks attempting to target American warships. We've hit their headquarters," Waltz told CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday. "We've hit communications nodes, weapons factori

'Truly the worst': Trump upset about his 'distorted' presidential portrait

Sharing his thoughts on Truth Social, Trump said the artist did Obama's portrait 'wonderfully' but portrayed him in 'truly the worst' way