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Winter Haven city officials vote to remove fluoride from water supply
SUMMARY: Winter Haven city leaders voted 3-2 to end the addition of fluoride to the water supply, a practice that began in 1986. Commissioner Brad Danler cited a recent federal court ruling that mandated the EPA to strengthen fluoride regulations, highlighting potential health risks, particularly for children. Concerns expressed by residents included possible impacts on IQ, immune systems, and bone health. Some medical professionals warned that ending fluoridation could disproportionately affect low-income families lacking access to alternative fluoride sources. Danler proposed reallocating the $48,000 currently spent on fluoridation to support charities providing fluoride products for disadvantaged children. Fluoride removal is expected by January 1st.
Fluoridation of the City of Winter Haven’s water supply started in 1986 but that is about to change. City commissioners voted 3-2 to stop adding fluoride to the water.
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Serbian student protesters march ahead of major blockade of Danube bridges
SUMMARY: In Indjija, hundreds of striking students continued their anti-corruption protest, marching from Belgrade to Novi Sad, where they plan to blockade three bridges this weekend, marking three months since a deadly train station collapse. Initially sparked by concerns over corruption in construction contracts, the protests have evolved into a significant challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic’s regime. Despite freezing temperatures, students received enthusiastic support from locals. Recent protests have led to the resignation of Serbia’s prime minister and minor concessions from the government, yet demonstrators remain firm in their demands for accountability. Violence against protesters has also been reported.
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SUMMARY: Asia markets mostly rose on Friday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street after strong earnings from Tesla, IBM, and Meta Platforms. Japan’s core inflation hit 2.5%, exceeding the central bank’s target, potentially leading to interest rate hikes, while the unemployment rate fell to 2.4%. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.1%, but South Korea’s Kospi dropped 1.4% due to tech sector declines, notably SK Hynix’s 9.9% loss. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, led by Meta’s strong profit report, while Microsoft faced scrutiny over slower cloud growth. Oil prices increased, and the U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen.
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Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
SUMMARY: The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary with a 79-18 vote. Burgum, a billionaire and former governor of North Dakota, has been a strong advocate for fossil fuel production. Under President Trump’s direction, he aims to make it easier for energy companies to access resources on public lands, despite environmental concerns. Burgum’s policies are seen as a shift towards prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy. Critics argue this could exacerbate climate change, while supporters view it as necessary for energy independence and economic growth. Burgum succeeds Deb Haaland and plans to continue Trump’s energy development agenda.
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Serbian student protesters march ahead of major blockade of Danube bridges
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