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Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards
The standards unveiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are part of President Joe Biden's broader effort to combat diet-related disease such as childhood obesity. "We all share the goal of helping children reach their full potential," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in announcing the new standards. The plan will, for the first time, require schools to limit added sugars in meals nationwide by 2027, as well as slightly reduce sodium content, according to the USDA.
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The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival
It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.
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What is happening with Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond?
A West Dunbartonshire Council meeting will discuss plans for the controversial resort.
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USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
The nation's school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The final rule also trims sodium in kids' meals, although not by the 30% first proposed in 2023. And it continues to allow flavored milks — such as chocolate milk — with less sugar, rather than adopting an option that would have offered only unflavored milk to the youngest kids. The aim is to improve nutrition and align wi
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Key Gething backer 'had nothing to do with donation'
Co-chair of first minister's campaign says he had nothing to do with donation from waste firm.
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Bookable bus service launched for remote areas
A new scheme allows people to book a bus if they live too far away from a local route.
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'Nudey knits' in café window censored after complaints
The figures, made to raise money for charity, triggered complaints and online debate in Shepton Mallet.
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