West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing potentially harmful health effects

March 25, 2025 by Author

West Virginia has outlawed foods that contain some artificial dyes or other additives, in one of the most comprehensive statewide bans of its kind. The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation’s food supply. On Monday, West Virginia Gov. … Read more

March Madness men’s basketball tournament bracket set as North Carolina’s inclusion draws scrutiny

March 17, 2025 by Author

A sleepy Selection Sunday this was not. North Carolina barely slid into this year’s version of March Madness, a development that led its athletic director to remind everyone that he had nothing to do with that choice even though he’s the head of the group that sets the bracket. Texas also made it in — … Read more