Biotech group backs Kraft crop control proposals
The Biotechnology Industry Organization urged tighter rules on genetically engineered crops after Kraft Foods recalled taco shells made with StarLink corn. It supported mandatory reviews for new biotech crops and testing for genetic material before approval, while FDA regulators consider the Kraft recommendations.
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Red tide fouls Gulf Coast remains kill Gulf fish
A toxic red tide bloom spreads along the Texas Gulf Coast fouling beaches and wiping out millions of fish, with officials calling it the largest since 1986. The toxin affects fish and can cause numbness and breathing issues in people who eat contaminated seafood or swim in affected waters.
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Plan to reopen Pennsylvania Avenue past White House faces safety tests
Washington officials unveil a proposal to allow thousands of vehicles daily on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House while preserving security. The Rand Corp study backs pedestrian bridges, guard kiosks, cameras, and a road bend to widen separation, with nightly 10 pm to 6 am closures.
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