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Food safety advocates expect a smooth transition away from the newly banned Red No. 3

Because the artificial dye is prohibited in the E.U. and elsewhere, many food and beverage makers already have recipes without it that they can use for American consumers.
Sweets production of fruits loly pop at the factory
Sweets production of fruits loly pop at the factory
3h ago

'Drug-addicted rats' infesting Houston police evidence room

Law enforcement will begin to destroy seized drugs, some Houston police have stored for more than a decade and that no longer hold evidentiary value, authorities said.
A Houston Police officer on Jan. 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
A Houston Police officer on Jan. 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
4h ago

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin's 3 Stanley Cup rings stolen in burglary

Yet another major pro athlete was hit with a break-in, following robberies at the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Luka Doncic and others.
Evgeni Malkin
Evgeni Malkin
4h ago

Drake files defamation lawsuit against UMG for promotion of Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

Drake's legal team said UMG used its resources to "elevate a dangerous and inflammatory message that was designed to assassinate Drake’s character."
Drake.
Drake.
4h ago

Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.

California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames

The wildfires have killed at least 25 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
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fire in palisades super scooper ocean water drop plane firefighting

Maps: See how large the California wildfires are

The Palisades Fire is already more than half the land size of Washington, D.C.
A screenshot of a Pacific Palisades fire map.
A screenshot of a Pacific Palisades fire map.

FDA moves to slash nicotine in cigarettes

The proposed rule would drastically reduce the level of nicotine allowed in combustible tobacco products, but it would not apply to vapes.
Cigarette butts piled outside
Cigarette butts piled outside

These are some of the well-known landmarks damaged in the California fires

The blazes have destroyed thousands of structures, including homes, businesses and schools.
Wildfires.
Wildfires.

Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?

Some of the most skilled fire investigators in the country are working to determine what caused the blazes.
palisades fire california wildfire
palisades fire california wildfire

What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

At least 25 people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn't known as the fires continue to burn.
From left, Erliene Louise Kelley, Victor Shaw and Rodney Nickerson.
From left, Erliene Louise Kelley, Victor Shaw and Rodney Nickerson.