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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of a food additive known as brominated vegetable oil after concluding it is no longer safe to consume.Brominated vegetable oil is a stabilizer used in citrus-flavored beverages and was previously allowed by the FDA to be used in small amounts of 15 parts per million or less. However, few products in the United States still use brominated vegetable oil, according to the FDA.Last November, the FDA first proposed banning BVO. The news came shortly after California banned BVO and three other food additives in October 2023.According to the Center for…

Skyscanner’s Savvy Search and Google’s Gemini are AI-powered tools that can help you plan your trip.Both tools can also find you cheap flights, but Gemini managed to find the lowest price.The Skyscanner tool is a good place to start if you don’t have a destination in mind.Get more news like this delivered to your inbox bySign up for our Travel Newsletter here. When you’re booking a flight, chances are you want to get the best deal. (This is especially true now that flights from U.S. airports are more expensive than they were a few years ago.)There are already a few…

Among hundreds of caves hidden in the limestone karsts of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, a piece of art set into a rock face may have global significance. Depicting three humanoid figures and a pig, the painting is the oldest known human-made scene, dating back at least 51,200 years, scientists say.This is evidence that humans were capable of storytelling in the distant past, said Adam Brumm, professor of archaeology at the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution at Griffith University and author of the study, published Thursday in Nature.“Storytelling is an incredibly important part of human evolution, and perhaps even…

A $41 million investment has been secured for the Headwaters Tech Hub.Colton Little Local Multimedia Journalist NonStop This article was edited on June 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.MONTANA — A $41 million investment has been secured for the Headwaters Tech Hub. This Phase 2 grant will fuel the Headwaters Tech Hub’s efforts to expand the state’s strength in sensing technologies to address autonomous systems, national defense, precision agriculture and critical resource management, according to a press release from Montana Sen. Jon Tester’s office Tuesday morning, July 2. The funding comes from the Endless Frontier Act, a bill…

BOISE – As record numbers of Americans head to the US for vacations,th During the July holiday, gas prices will help Idaho families keep spending. According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $3.61, which is two cents more than a week ago, but ten cents less than a month ago and 35 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently stands at $3.51 per gallon, up two cents from a week ago but down two cents from a month and a year ago. Idaho currently ranks…

One of the most brutal heat waves in history has swept through California. It’s on pace to set hundreds of records, and it could be more than a week before it eases. Inland areas will be hardest hit, especially deserts and valleys.“It cannot be stressed enough that this is an exceptionally dangerous and deadly situation,” the National Weather Service office in San Francisco wrote. “That may not seem true if you live near the coast, but an event of this size, magnitude and longevity will likely rival anything we have seen in the last 18 years in inland areas.”Temperatures in…

What is Amazon Prime? Amazon Prime is a subscription service that offers a variety of benefits to its members. Shoppers enjoy free and fast shipping with two-day, one-day, and same-day delivery options on eligible items shipped by Amazon. Plus, there are exclusive flash deals and additional discounts on select items. Members have access to Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service. Subscribers can stream songs ad-free through Amazon Music. Prime members can get groceries delivered by Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, depending on the location. Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the Prime Day…

(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it has decided to stop production of its Astro for Business security robot, aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, in order to focus on home robotics products.Amazon initially launched the robot canine for home use in 2021 and launched Astro for Business last November for a range of customers including retail, manufacturing, and health and wellness.“To accelerate our ongoing progress and research to make Astro the best home robot, we have made the decision to end support for Astro for Business,” an Amazon spokesperson said in an emailed statement.The home robot was designed…

Bluestone Equity Partners has invested $20 million in Qloo, the cultural AI company backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Elton John. The deal closed last week. Prior to Bluestone’s investment, Qloo had raised $57 million in funding, according to Crunchbase. Investors include AI Ventures, AXA Venture Partners, and DiCaprio and John. Qloo’s valuation was not disclosed, while its clients include Netflix, Starbucks, Universal Music Group, and Michelin. Founded in 2012, Qloo uses a database of more than 575 million touchpoints, plus a second database of 10 trillion consumer signals, to predict the sentiment and tastes of consumers around the world. The…

Reducing health care disparities can come with complex operational and financial challenges for hospices as reimbursement pathways lag amid widespread workforce shortages. Addressing these challenges can be difficult when looking to expand equitable access to care, says Teresa Lin, vice president of cultural market development at VNS Health. The provider offers hospice, home health, personal care and behavioral health services throughout the New York region, including four surrounding counties. Improving health equity among underserved populations includes substantial investments in building community collaborations, increased staffing support and increased cultural education and outreach efforts, Lin said at the Hospice News Elevate conference…