If you’ve been paying attention to nutrition headlines lately, you may have noticed a recent lawsuit that claimed that Skittles — the colorful candies of “taste the rainbow” fame — were “unfit for human consumption” because of the presence of a “known toxin” called titanium dioxide. The class-action lawsuit, filed July 14 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, said that Mars Inc., the maker of the candies, had “long known of the health problems” the chemical compound posed, and that it had even publicly committed in 2016 to phase the substance out of its products. Yet, according to the complaint, the candy company “flouted its own promise to consumers” and continued to sell Skittles with titanium dioxide, posing a “significant health risk to unsuspecting consumers.” But what is titanium dioxide, exactly? And should you be concerned about it in your candy — or in any other food, for that matter? Here’s what we know. What is titanium … [Read more...] about A Lawsuit Claims Skittles Are Unfit for Consumption. Experts Weigh In.
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Nancy Pelosi reacts to FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, says authorities had ‘justification’
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reacted to the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Tuesday. Pelosi says she doesn't have any insider information, but expects that authorities must have had "justification" for the raid. The FBI executed a search warrant on Trump's resort on Monday, seeking documents that the former president had taken from the White House while leaving office in 2021. "All I know about that is what is in the public domain. I was surprised that it flashed on my phone last evening, so I don't really have too much to say except that to have a visit like that, you need a warrant. To have a warrant, you need justification. And that says that no one is above the law, not even a president or a former president of … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi reacts to FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, says authorities had ‘justification’
East Tennessee State set to hire Brenda Mock Brown to be head coach of women’s basketball team
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! East Tennessee State hired Brenda Mock Brown as the Buccaneers' new women's basketball coach Monday, one week after announcing Simon Harris was being fired over Title IX issues in his lone season. Interim athletic director Richard Sander announced Brown's new position at a news conference Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM UNC Asheville head coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick gestures during a first-round game against South Carolina in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 17, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. East Tennessee State hired Brenda Mock Brown as the Buccaneers' new women's basketball coach Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, one week after announcing Simon Harris was being fired over Title IX issues in his … [Read more...] about East Tennessee State set to hire Brenda Mock Brown to be head coach of women’s basketball team
Alabama voted No. 1 in coaches’ preseason poll
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Alabama was voted No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches' poll released Monday, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia third. The Associated Press preseason Top 25 will be released Aug. 15. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. ( AP Photo/John Bazemore) The Crimson Tide received 54 first-place votes from a panel of 66 major college football coaches. Alabama is coming off a loss in the College Football Playoff title game to Georgia. The Buckeyes received five first-place votes and the Bulldogs got six. No. 18 Texas also received a … [Read more...] about Alabama voted No. 1 in coaches’ preseason poll
NBA champ pushes back on LeBron James’ comments on racist Celtics fans, agrees they could be ‘disrespectful’
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 20 Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Kendrick Perkins, who won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics , pushed back on LeBron James’ claim the team’s fans were "racist as f---." The Los Angeles Lakers superstar made his remarks during an episode of HBO’s "The Shop." However, the statement did not exactly resonate with Perkins, who played for the Celtics from 2003 to 2011. Perkins explained Monday on ESPN’s "First Take" he has heard stories about Celtics fans from Marcus Smart, Bill Russell and others. "But here’s what I want to say, there’s racism everywhere. And I would say this to a lot of people, I spent eight and a half years there and maybe because I was on the Celtics, I didn’t experience racism. And I think people who live in Boston and people who move to Boston … and you get a chance to get there, you would see there’s … [Read more...] about NBA champ pushes back on LeBron James’ comments on racist Celtics fans, agrees they could be ‘disrespectful’
Cambodian artwork looted during Khmer Rouge era returned by US authorities
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Cambodia’s ambassador to the United States said Monday that the transfer of 30 antiquities by U.S. law enforcement authorities to his country was a return of the "souls of our culture." Ambassador Keo Chhea spoke at a ceremony where a 10th century sculpture, "Skanda on a Peacock," was among several works of art displayed as U.S. and Cambodian officials described the impact the return of 30 antiquities would have on the Southeast Asian nation . "It's like a returning of the souls of our culture back to our people," Chhea said. "We're very grateful." Chhea praised the cooperation between the U.S. and Cambodia to enable the return of the antiquities, but he also said they were battling a "global problem" that continues. CHINA, CAMBODIA BREAK GROUND … [Read more...] about Cambodian artwork looted during Khmer Rouge era returned by US authorities