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    Agriculture Secretary Clears 6 More States to Ban Purchasing Soda With Food Stamps

    Ag. Sec. Rollins signed waivers filed by Colorado and five other states allowing them to ban use of food stamps to buy soda and other sugary drinks.

    DOJ Ends 44-Year-Old Race-Based Hiring Decree

    DOJ announced it has ended a decree initiated more than 44 years ago, which imposed across the federal government hiring practices related to DEI theories.
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    US Sanctions 5 Foreign Entities for Allegedly Aiding Iranian Military Drone Program

    Treasury Dept sanctioned entities and individual based in Iran, China, Taiwan, and HK for aiding Iran’s military aircraft and drone company to procure tech.

    What to Know About 7-OH, the Synthetic Opioid Derived From Kratom Facing an FDA Ban

    Synthetic opioid derived from the kratom plant sold in gummies, tablets, and drink mixes is to be restricted due to concerns it has serious potential for abuse.

    Most Americans Won’t Get COVID-19 Booster This Fall, Survey Says

    A majority of Americans said they will likely not receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine this fall, according to a poll released Friday.

    What to Know About the Fight Over Planned Parenthood Funding

    Funding for Planned Parenthood has been the source of legal and legislative contention in recent months since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

    Vaccination Rates Drop Among Kindergartners as Exemptions Increase: CDC

    Rates of vaccination among kindergartners ticked down in the 2024–2025 school year, the CDC said as the number of exemptions rose.

    NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-11 to Space Station

    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket took off on Aug. 1, as the 11th act of the NASA commercial crew program set off for the International Space Station.