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US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time: U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals ...
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New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals: The Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/school-meals-nutrition.html
Colombia becomes first country to restrict US beef due to bird flu in dairy cows: Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/colombia-becomes-first-country-restrict-us-beef-due-bird-flu-dairy-cows-2024-04-25/
US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states: The U.S. government will require dairy cattle moving between states to be tested for bird flu ...
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Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards: The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new rules limiting the sugar and sodium content of ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-toughens-school-nutrition-standards-2024-04-24/
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
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Briggs: Don't weep for Indy Eleven: Indy Eleven is a niche, small-scale entertainment product that the vast majority of Indianapolis doesn't care about ...
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Bird flu virus fragments detected in retail milk in US: It’s still unclear whether the detected virus was active. The FDA plans to release additional test ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/bird-flu-virus-fragments-detected-retail-milk-00153991
Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread: The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in ...
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Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally: Campaign rallies are a defining feature of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s ...
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Quick Glance: Analyzing the Spectacle and Stagecraft of a Donald Trump Rally
- Donald Trump's rallies are a defining feature of his presidential campaigns, aimed at providing an emotional experience to his supporters and attracting new backers.
- The Trump campaign uses the rallies to collect and analyze attendee data, hoping to translate it into votes.
- The Green Bay event was weeks in the making, with the stagecraft meticulously planned to provide guests with a unique experience.
- In his speech in Green Bay, Trump repeated the claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and used dystopian language to paint a picture of America locked in a battle between good and evil.
Opinion | We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu: “There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/bird-flu-cow-outbreak.html
Families can get help buying groceries this summer through a new state program: The SUN Bucks program aims to help low-income families buy groceries during the ...
indystar.com/story/news/education/2024/04/25/indiana-sun-bucks-program-can-help-families-buy-groceries-during-summer/73438844007/
A NATO state is refusing to give Ukraine Patriots, says needs them itself: Greece's prime minister said his country can't hand over its Patriot air-defense ...
businessinsider.com/nato-state-greece-refusing-give-ukraine-patriots-needs-itself-airspace-2024-4
A Ukraine-born congresswoman voted no on aid. Her hometown feels betrayed.: Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/victoria-spratz-ukrainian-congresswoman-aid-betrayed/
US to spend $1 billion on food aid abroad amid global hunger crisis: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-spend-1-billion-food-aid-abroad-amid-global-hunger-crisis-2024-04-18/
Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor
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The 2024 Cicadapocalypse won’t be as apocalyptic as you think: Trillions of cicadas will emerge in 2024. With two broods coming up at once ...
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Russia-Ukraine: Germany Raises Pressure on US to Step Up Kyiv Air-Defense Aid: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government is pushing the US to deliver at least ...
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FDA and USDA food recalls reach highest level since before pandemic: Undeclared allergen, Listeria and Salmonella were the top three reasons for food recalls in ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/food-recall-usda-fda-recalls
Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
apnews.com/article/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison-0914fa6cbb2a99b540cbbd28a38179b4
Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/h5n1-usda-gisaid-genetic-sequences/
Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
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Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected: Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No ...
startribune.com/caitlin-clark-other-college-standouts-have-been-prepping-for-wnba-draft-and-now-are-just-hours-away/600358986/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Seed Firm Moolec Gets US Clearance for Its Pig-Infused Soybeans: Moolec Science SA, a seed producer trying to break into the alternative-meat market ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/seed-firm-moolec-gets-us-clearance-for-its-pig-infused-soybeans
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Bird flu tests ordered for dairy cattle that cross state lines: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered bird flu tests for dairy cattle that cross ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621194-bird-flu-tests-ordered-for-dairy-cattle-that-cross-state-lines/
Colts trading back? Offensive players at the top of the draft? Chris Ballard on the draft
indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/04/19/colts-gm-chris-ballard-highlights-the-strengths-of-the-2024-nfl-draft/73340370007/
Germany to Give Ukraine Another Patriot Anti-Missile System: Ukraine will receive another Patriot missile defense system plus ammunition from Germany ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/germany-to-give-ukraine-another-patriot-anti-missile-system
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Zelensky Throws Down Gauntlet to West Over 'Immobile' Patriot Systems: Referring to air defense, the Ukrainian leader said, "'Patriots' need to be in Ukrainian ...
newsweek.com/volodymyr-zelensky-patriot-air-defenses-ukraine-russia-1892578
What fruits are in season right now? Find these spring picks at a farmer's market near you
usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2024/04/20/what-fruit-is-in-season-right-now/73197400007/
Elkhart, IN, Prosecutor Accused of Misconduct for Making Contradictory Allegations
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Comparing the 2023 USDA plant hardiness zone map to the previous version from 2012 shows that as climate change warms the Earth ... Show more
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More produce, less dairy for low-income families under US nutrition program changes
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Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study
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Quick Glance: Consumer Reports' Investigation on Pesticides in Food
- A recent study by Consumer Reports revealed that certain foods contain a concerning amount of insecticides and that green beans exhibited residues of pesticides prohibited for over a decade.
- The analysis showed that specific fruits and vegetables present a higher risk due to the type of pesticides detected on them.
- Both watermelons and green beans are classified as high-risk items because of the pesticides present. It was noted that watermelons harbored the pesticide Oxamyl.
- Even though traces of residues were detected in small quantities in food, they can pose significant risks, especially for children or pregnant individuals. Opting for organic products is advised to mitigate pesticide exposure.
Germany Weighs $1.3 Billion Patriot Air-Defense System Purchase: Germany is looking at buying four additional Patriot missile-defense systems at a cost of as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/germany-weighs-1-3-billion-patriot-air-defense-system-purchase
Cheslie Kryst had high-functioning depression, what that means: High-functioning depression is a nonclinical term used to describe depression among people who ...
businessinsider.com/cheslie-kryst-high-functioning-depression-what-that-means-2022-2
Man who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge
apnews.com/article/jailed-candidate-convicted-wife-killed-0f8b36b756359f8b96344ba0506249eb
Carl Erskine, Dodgers legend and human rights icon, dies: 'The best guy I've ever known'
indystar.com/story/sports/2024/04/16/indianas-carl-erskine-dodgers-legend-human-rights-icon-dies/6405968002/
Quick Glance: Carl Erskine, Dodgers Pitcher and Last Member of 'Boys of Summer,' Dies at 97
- Carl Erskine, known for two no-hitters and 20 wins in the 1953 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, passed away at the age of 97.
- A key figure in the celebrated Brooklyn teams of the 1950s, Erskine helped secure five National League Pennants. He was an All-Star and participated in five World Series.
- Erskine posthumously received the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. His legacy encompasses compassion, encouragement, and positive societal impact.
- Off the field, Erskine was dedicated to charitable causes, particularly advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. His son Jimmy, born with Down syndrome, inspired his philanthropic work.
US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/tracking-bird-flu-dairy-cows/
Ground beef potentially contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns: The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a consumer alert on certain ground beef that ...
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/ground-beef-potentially-contaminated-coli-usda-warns-109490240
State police detain pro-Palestine protesters, tear down encampment at Indiana University
heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2024/04/25/pro-palestine-protest/73459891007/
Cows Are Being Tested and Tracked for Bird Flu. Here’s Why: U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows ...
time.com/6970764/bird-flu-cow-milk/
It's strawberry season in Tennessee! Find a local farm to pick some: It's strawberry season in Tennessee! If you want fresh strawberries ...
newschannel5.com/news/its-strawberry-season-in-tennessee-find-a-local-farm-to-pick-some
Election 2024: Republican candidates vying for Indiana governor to take debate stage
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US bets on climate friendly farming; experts doubt it is climate friendly enough: President Joe Biden's administration is offering farmers money for adopting ...
reuters.com/business/environment/us-bets-climate-friendly-farming-experts-doubt-it-is-climate-friendly-enough-2024-04-11/
Police: 14 people arrested outside Indiana Governor's Mansion in Gaza ceasefire protest
indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/04/25/meridian-street-closed-between-46th-and-49th-streets-for-protest-gaza-palestine-israel-ceasefire/73450673007/
Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus: The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243939166/lunchables-consumer-reports-school-lunch
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports Warns Against Lunchables in Schools
- The school cafeteria versions of popular kids’ grocery store snack kit Lunchables is packed with too much sodium, a consumer watchdog group warned on Tuesday.
- Consumer Reports found high sodium levels in the school versions of Lunchables compared to the store-bought versions, in addition to heavy metals like lead and cadmium.
- The consumer group has petitioned the US Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables from school cafeterias due to concerns over sodium and chemical levels.
- Kraft Heinz, the company behind Lunchables, has taken steps to improve the nutrition profiles, including launching Lunchables with fresh fruit and reducing sodium in all crackers by 26%.
Indianapolis wants an MLS team, here's how the expansion process works: Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday that Indianapolis is pursuing an MLS team ...
indystar.com/story/sports/2024/04/25/indianapolis-wants-an-mls-team-heres-how-the-expansion-process-works/73459697007/
Hammond school day canceled after teachers call off in protest of school closures, layoffs
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/hammond-school-day-canceled-after-teachers-call-off-in-protest-of-school-closures-layoffs/
Inside Wildlife Services, USDA’s program that kills wildlife to protect the meat and dairy industries
vox.com/future-perfect/24138394/usda-wildlife-services-livestock-meat-animals
Can analysts out-predict USDA, Conab on Brazil crop forecasts? : Market analysts once again seek a sizable cut to Brazil’s ongoing soybean harvest from the U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/can-analysts-out-predict-usda-conab-brazil-crop-forecasts-2024-04-11/
Confusion as SNAP Benefits Paid Out Early: Several SNAP recipients in Tennessee reported receiving their May payment earlier and thinking it was an extra.
newsweek.com/confusion-snap-benefits-paid-out-early-1893149
Trump weighs polarizing former rodeo cowboy for Cabinet post: The former — and possibly future — president has also discussed several less controversial ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/trump-eyes-top-texas-maga-disciple-for-usda-chief-00151797
When is the next full moon? April 2024's Pink Moon rises in Indiana soon: The full Pink Moon will shine in Indiana's night sky toward the end of April ...
indystar.com/story/news/2024/04/19/april-2024-full-moon-when-to-see-the-pink-moon-in-indiana/73374702007/
At the Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, scientists are cross pollinating for the greater good
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/at-the-honey-bee-lab-in-baton-rouge-scientists-are-cross-pollinating-for-the-greater-good/article_408302dc-f8e2-11ee-bda7-f7e86399147b.html
Cat’s ‘flawless’ plan to escape coyotes worked — until he got stuck, photos show: A cat sought shelter away from some coyotes on top of an old salt dome ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287689070.html
Colston statue fundraiser who stole £70,000 ordered to repay £1: Xahra Saleem was jailed last year and is penniless but any financial windfalls he receives in ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/colston-statue-fundraiser-who-stole-9210271
Zelenskyj is open to US arms aid on credit: Ukraine is facing acute ammunition shortages and create a shortage of weapons. Now President Zelenskyj has shown ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/selenskyj-waffen-kredit-100.html
Here's what happened at student protests this week over Gaza conflict: Read more from our partners around the network about demonstrations around Indiana and ...
indystar.com/story/news/2024/04/26/israel-hamas-war-protests-indiana-university-notre-dame-university-indianapolis/73465838007/
10 emerging writers each receive $50,000 Whiting Awards: Fiction writer and National Book Award finalist Aaliyah Bilal is among 10 winners of the Whiting Award ...
apnews.com/article/whiting-awards-50000-emerging-writers-fdd604ee38faaf573a0f458f380b3b64
A NATO state said it can buy Patriots for Ukraine from other countries: Ukraine desperately needs more air-defense systems, including Patriots ...
businessinsider.com/a-nato-state-said-it-can-buy-patriots-for-ukraine-from-other-countries-2024-4
Judge in Trump’s election interference case rejects ‘hostages’ label for jailed Jan. 6 defendants
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/judge-in-trumps-election-interference-case-rejects-hostages-label-for-jailed-jan-6-defendants/
What does a $1 million home look like in Indiana in April? See inside 4 for sale: We look around the state to see what a $1 million home looks like in 4 ...
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EU to Send Ukraine Seven More Patriot Missiles as Allies Step Up: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said European Union leaders are planning to send seven additional ...
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US lawmakers Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna seek to ban trade in water rights: Bill would stop private investors, including hedge funds, farmers and ...
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Patriots for Ukraine: Baerbock and Pistorius write to NATO allies: Ukraine urgently needs better air defense. The federal government is also looking for Patriot ...
faz.net/aktuell/ukraine/patriots-fuer-die-ukraine-baerbock-und-pistorius-schreiben-an-nato-verbuendete-19660460.html
Beef Warning Issued Over Potentially Deadly Contamination: The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert about ...
newsweek.com/ground-beef-public-health-alert-deadly-contamination-1892551
Posthumous memoir by Putin foe Alexei Navalny to be published: A memoir Vladimir Putin foe and Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny began working on in 2020 ...
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Quick Glance: Aleksei Navalny's Memoir: Defiance and Inspiration
- Before his death, Aleksei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, documented his life and activism in a memoir.
- 'Patriot,' the memoir, is set for release in October with a substantial initial print run and international availability.
- Despite facing various challenges from the Russian government, Navalny's memoir stands as a bold statement of resistance.
- His widow hopes that the memoir will encourage others to stand up for justice and uphold important values.
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
apnews.com/article/indiana-abortion-privacy-election-2024-16571935725314dc037ff915a257eb17
New Zealand tightens visa rules following near-record migration: New Zealand says it is making immediate changes to its work visa programme after an ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-new-zealand-tightens-visa-rules-amid-near-record-migration/
China land grabs, skipped budget vote: Fact checking Indiana Republicans' gubernatorial ads
indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/22/fact-checking-the-ads-in-indianas-republican-governors-race/73355199007/
Opinion: Video shows injured wolf muzzled and paraded through a bar. Aggravated animal cruelty? Not in Wyoming.
denverpost.com/2024/04/17/wyoming-wolf-bar-snowmobile-animal-cruelty/
'He looked so different': Indianapolis dog reunited with owner after more than two years
indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/04/23/indiana-english-bulldog-duke-reunited-with-owner-after-two-years-lost-indianapolis/73368366007/
Solar eclipse offers test for a renewable-heavy grid: U.S. power system operators are planning for a drop in solar generation Monday as darkness covers a swath ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/solar-eclipse-renewable-grid-00150167
Bee population in America: hope for a "bee-vival": Drought, virus infestation, lack of food - bees in the USA have suffered in recent years ...
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Protect migrating birds in Indiana with these steps: Birds will migrate north, with many flying at night while we sleep. Here's how you can keep them safe on ...
indystar.com/story/news/environment/2024/04/20/indiana-migrating-birds-spring-warbler-hummingbird-bird-safe-lighting/73338938007/
Ukraine says identified 100 Patriot missile systems allies could spare: Ukraine's foreign minister said his team identified 100 Patriot air-defense systems that ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-says-identified-100-patriots-allies-could-spare-against-russia-2024-4
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