Jeff Lynne Cancels Final ELO Show Due to Health Issues
17 Jul
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Jeff Lynne Cancels Final ELO Show Due to Health Issues

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Jeff Lynne has already had his, what’s believed to be, final show. Lynne, the frontman of the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), was supposed to have his last live performance — and headline — at the BST Hyde Park festival on Sunday and was closing out his “Over and Out” farewell tour. However, it’s canceled due to his health issues. On his Instagram, a statement was posted, which reads, “Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park show. Jeff has been battling a systemic infection an is currently in the care of a team of doctors who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time nor will he be able to reschedule.” The statement continues, “The legacy of the band and...
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US ice cream makers vow to remove artificial dyes from products by 2028 amid health concerns
17 Jul
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US ice cream makers vow to remove artificial dyes from products by 2028 amid health concerns

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Around 90% of U.S. ice cream producers have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products within the next three years, according to U.S. health officials. The move is part of a broader voluntary effort encouraged by the Trump administration to eliminate synthetic colours from the American food supply due to potential health concerns.Major US ice cream makers to drop artificial dyes soonAnnounced on Monday, July 15, the commitment involves approximately 40 companies in the ice cream and frozen dessert industry, although specific brands were not disclosed.Seven petroleum-based dyes — Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 — will be phased out by 2028, said Michael Dykes, president of the International Dairy Foods Association. Turkey Hill Dairy CEO Andy Jacobs was among those publicly supporting the initiative. US Food...
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Illegal foreigners should be removed from public hospitals or pay up, says ActionSA’s Kgosi Letlape

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ActionSA MP Kgosi Letlape has criticised the government's provision of health-care services to illegal foreigners. This comes after the government and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned the behaviour of community members and advocacy groups like Operation Dudula which have blocked illegal foreigners from receiving medical care. During an oversight visit to Rahima Moosa hospital in Johannesburg, Letlape was informed that more than 40% of the patient load consisted of foreign nationals. He believes that removing foreigners from public hospitals and clinics would alleviate the burden on the already strained system. “If you take foreign nationals out of the public health-care system you may begin to cope with the burden,” he said in an interview with Newzroom Afrika. “The system cannot cope.” According to the constitution, everyone has the right of access to...
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