Peanut shortage lifts peanut butter prices in U S markets
A USDA survey shows U S farmers will harvest about 1.8 million tons of peanuts this year, roughly 13 percent below last year and the smallest since 2006. Major brands plan to hike wholesale peanut butter prices in coming weeks, with Smucker, Kraft, ConAgra, and Unilever watching markets as drought and heat shrink supply. Georgia drought hit growers hard, though some farmers irrigated to save portions of crops, while others saw profits dip due to irrigation costs.
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Government tweaks junk food rules for kids ads
Washington officials refine voluntary guidelines to curb marketing of high fat sugar and salt foods to children ages 2 through 17. They may keep brand icons on cereals and avoid banning cartoon characters while agencies pledge revisions after a House hearing, amid industry objections and political pushback.
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Defense drops key claim in Jackson case
In Los Angeles the defense for Dr. Conrad Murray dropped a major assertion that Michael Jackson swallowed a lethal dose of anesthetic while not being monitored. The team announced a new theory that Jackson ingested lorazepam and self administered propofol, arguing the fatal effect would be trivial if swallowed.
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High court weighs jail strip searches
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a New Jersey case challenging jail strip searches for even minor arrests. Albert Florence, a car dealership finance manager, says guards forced undressing and body checks while others watched. He contends lack of cause for suspicion. authorities argue policy protects safety. The decision could redefine privacy rights versus jail security. Florence was stopped in 2005 with his pregnant wife and child aboard. he later fought detention with no hearing.
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