Pork Safety, Financial Misconduct, and Societal Issues

Over 80% of American pork contains Ractopamine, a drug banned in the EU, China, and Russia due to its dangerous effects. While it causes extreme weight gain, sickness, and even death in pigs, U.S. regulators consider it acceptable. This is attributed to the FDA being influenced by insiders from the agricultural industry.

A newly formed group, run entirely by developers, received $3 million in taxpayer funds without any competitive bidding. This group promotes luxury housing as a solution to a crisis and is connected to real estate insiders. Lawmakers bypassed oversight procedures and provided the funds twice, raising concerns about potential kickbacks.

A Black woman shared her experience at a store, mentioning her interaction with the staff and the store's advertisement.

The cost of living in the country is currently unsustainable. The text highlights the financial challenges faced by individuals, even those earning a relatively high salary, considering expenses like a car and insurance.

Bodycam footage shows a Berkeley County deputy administering Narcan to a female deputy who collapsed after an accidental fentanyl exposure during a search. The female deputy was later taken to the hospital and released.

Two women robbed a Sheetz in Kernersville, North Carolina. They took items and assaulted the person filming. They attempted to conceal their license plate.

Democrats are opposing a new executive order that would make it easier for cities to clear outdoor encampments and provide mental health or addiction treatment. This is in response to a situation where co-op owners in NYC are in a standoff with a homeless couple.