FDA Proposes New Limits for Lead in Baby Foods

Action levels are not mandatory limits, but the FDA may consider a food to be adulterated if it exceeds those levels, which could lead it to take various enforcement actions.  “The FDA estimates that these action levels could result in as much as a 24 to 27 percent reduction in exposure to lead from these…

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How to Prevent Ice Dams From Damaging Your Home

Don’t try to remove the ice dam yourself. Few outdoor home repairs are as dangerous as working on a ladder resting against an icy gutter. The solution is to call a professional roofing contractor. They can remove excess snow from the roof and melt the ice that’s causing the backup. Climbing onto a slick and…

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7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Yes, but also definitely no. Space heaters are much safer than they used to be. Modern space heaters are heavily regulated, especially regarding exposed heating elements and automatic shut-off switches to prevent overheating. But all heating devices require caution, and so do all devices that pull a lot of energy over long periods. The vast…

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The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started

For all the goofiness, memecoin fever has been embraced by some corners of the crypto industry. In search of outsize returns, a small number of hedge funds have invested in memecoins this year. Other investment firms, like Pantera Capital, consider memecoins to be a “Trojan horse” likely to introduce new people to crypto. The idea,…

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