AI-generated watercolor illustration of a glass of water beside a faucet and an abstract document.

Groups Urge WHO to Review Nitrate Limits in Drinking Water

An international coalition seeks a fresh review of nitrate risks. WHO's current guideline is unchanged, and the letter reports no local water-test results.
Proposition 40 proposes a one-time tax up to 5%, with 90% of remaining revenue for health care after administration.

California votes on billionaire wealth tax as rival measures loom

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California's Proposition 40 proposes a one-time billionaire wealth tax. Rival measures, campaign money and polling complicate the vote.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu speak in the White House Vermeil Room in July 2025.

Trump Says U.S. Will End $4 Billion in Israel Aid After 2026

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Trump says annual U.S. aid to Israel will end after 2026, while arms sales continue. The funding steps remain unclear.
Original explanatory graphic: FTC staff warn 25 health-plan marketers and lead generators. The warnings do not allege wrongdoing by recipients.

FTC Warns 25 Health Plan Marketers About Misleading Claims

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FTC letters flag misleading health-plan ads and costs during open enrollment. The warnings do not allege wrongdoing by recipients.
Phoenix News to Know consumer recall collage showing 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha, a DREO heater, a Bodum French press and a Harkla sensory swing. October 31, 2026, 4 p.m. EDT edition.

Phoenix News to Know: Four Household Recalls | October 31, 2026, 4 p.m. EDT...

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Check 365 ashwagandha capsules, DREO heaters, Bodum French presses and Harkla swings in this four-item consumer safety briefing.
AI-generated conceptual illustration of administrative paperwork with a symbolic cannabis leaf.

DEA Registers 900-Plus Medical Dispensaries, Not Recreational Sales

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Federal registrations cover qualifying medical marijuana dispensaries in seven states. New York is not in the initial list.
AI-generated conceptual illustration of residents and a community police officer talking outside a civic center.

DOJ Picks Four Communities for Nearly $300 Million in Crime Grants

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Four jurisdictions were selected for nearly $300 million in public-safety funding. Local plans and award details remain important.
Explanatory graphic: DOJ charges allege student-aid identity theft; defendants are presumed innocent.

DOJ Charges Five in ‘Ghost Student’ Aid Fraud Investigation

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Federal prosecutors allege stolen identities were used to divert college aid. Here is what victims can do.
Explanatory graphic: FTC alleges unlawful Toast fees; Toast disputes the claims; case remains pending.

FTC and States Sue Toast Over Restaurant Fees; Company Disputes Claims

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Regulators allege hidden fees and cancellation barriers in restaurant software contracts. Toast disputes the claims.
Epileptic Woman Dies After Going to ChatGPT for Medical Advice; Family Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Epileptic Woman Dies After Going to ChatGPT for Medical Advice; Family Files Lawsuit Against...

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A 31-year-old woman voiced concerns about her medication taper at least 158 times in chat logs before she died. The entity on the other...