Fresh and frozen imported strawberries highly contaminated with pesticides, report says

CNN  —  Some fresh, frozen and canned nonorganic fruits and vegetables are contaminated with concerning levels of pesticides, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that provides product reviews and ratings for its subscribers. Some of the highest levels of pesticides were found in produce imported into the United States,…

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U.S. targets Iran’s drone production in retaliation for Israel attack

The Treasury Department on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran in retaliation for its recent aerial attack against Israel, as the Biden administration seeks an economic rather than military response to Tehran. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said the administration’s actions would “degrade and disrupt” the Iranian drone program that targeted civilian populations in Israel….

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