Ayana Archie
Stories
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Health
The FDA proposes banning a food additive that's been used for a century
Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive that studies show causes organ damage in rats and pigs. It was introduced in the 1920s and is used today in sodas and sports drinks.
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Arts & Life
Yes, they've already picked the Rockefeller Center's giant Christmas tree for 2023
It's a tree-lighting tradition dating back to the 1930s and this year's tree will arrive in New York City on Nov. 11. The Norway spruce is 80 to 85 years old, weighs 12 tons and is about 80 feet tall.
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Arts & Life
What to know about trunk-or-treating, a trick-or-treating alternative
Trunk-or-treating has been popular among churches, where people gather in parking lots and decorate their car trunks. Here's a rundown of how it started and how to find one nearby.
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Sports
Former NHL player Adam Johnson dies after a skate cut his neck during a game
Johnson's neck was cut by another player's skate during a game Saturday between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of England's Elite Ice Hockey League. He was 29.
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Business
United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats
Passengers in economy class will see the changes soon. Boarding remains unchanged for first class, business class and pre-boarding. The change is estimated to cut boarding times by up to 2 minutes.
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Environment
21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species, including birds, mussels and a bat, have been moved off the threatened and endangered list. They join 650 other species that have gone extinct in the U.S.
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Business
LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees
The popular professional networking site is laying off people in positions across its engineering, product, talent and finance departments.
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Health
The CDC will no longer issue COVID-19 vaccination cards
The CDC said to contact your state health department or vaccination provider for a full record of your vaccines.
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Sports
6 countries will host the FIFA World Cup in 2030
Six countries across three continents will host the matches, with a special ceremony being held in Uruguay, where the first FIFA World Cup match was held in 1930.
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National
A Department of Defense official faces up to 5 years in prison in dogfighting case
Frederick Moorefield Jr., a deputy chief information officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, allegedly used an encrypted messaging app to discuss dogfighting with people across the U.S.