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Food Standards Agency should do more in the fight against ultra-processed foods | Letters

Mike Pender responds to an article by Felicity Lawrence in which she reflects on why food firms are panicking and suing Felicity Lawrence’s alarming piece on ultra-processed foods ( Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out, 7 August ) made no mention of the UK’s Food Standards Agency, whose primary statutory objective is to protect public…

Food Standards Agency should do more in the fight against ultra-processed foods | Letters

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Reds Star Pitcher Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Cincinnati Reds got some bad news, as pitcher Hunter Greene has had Tommy John Surgery and likely won't pitch next season.

  • Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene undergoes Tommy John surgery
  • Injury expected to sideline Greene for 12 to 18 months
  • Greene's absence significant blow to Reds' NL Central rotation

Navy Faced Mental Health and Long Deployment Concerns Before USS Lincoln

The USS Abraham Lincoln set sail nearly nine months ago, and hasn't yet got a confirmed return date to its San Diego base.

  • Two sailors attempted to jump overboard from USS Lincoln.
  • High stress levels due to extended deployments and inadequate conditions.
  • Lawmakers demand investigations into USS Lincoln's crew well-being.

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