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I mean, all I do is — I — I don’t openly look at the — the company," Trump said. “President Trump removed himself from his multi-billion-dollar real estate empire to run for office and forewent his government salary, becoming the first President to actually lose net worth while serving in the White House. Yet ethics experts, government watchdogs and Democrats warn that Trump’s wide web of business dealings pose alarming conflicts of interest for his presidency. While Eric Trump had said the Trump properties would give the taxpayers an essentially free rate on Secret Service accommodations, the Secret Service paid as much as $1,185 a night — five times the recommended rate for Secret Service on the job — to protect the then-president. While Trump pledged not to engage in any foreign business deals during his first administration, his transition team declined to say if that rule will apply to his second term.

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☆ Oppenheimer issues the highest forecast for 2025 on Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oppenheimer initiated the highest 2025 year-end forecast for the S & P 500 among the big names on Wall Street so far. The firm's 7,100 target for the broad market index for 2025 implies 16.7% upside potential from Friday's close at 6,090.27, and 6,200 for the end of this year. Artificial intelligence is a "watershed point" for tech and the economy that could parallel the way cars revolutionized peoples' lives and the economy in the 1920s, Stoltzfus added. He believes all sectors of the market will benefit from the increased productivity from AI advancements. To be sure, while Stoltzfus believes tech will "share center stage" in the year ahead, he advocates for diversification across all market sectors.

Persons: Oppenheimer, John Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus, — CNBC's Michael Bloom

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Political uncertainty intensifies over the weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. South Korea's president survives impeachment voteSouth Korean president Yoon Seok Yeol has survived an impeachment vote over the weekend after his ruling People's Power Party boycotted the vote. China consumer inflation rate drops to a five-month lowChina's headline inflation rate fell to a five-month low in November and missed expectations. The country's inflation rate climbed 0.2% from a year ago, lower than the 0.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Persons: Hayat Tahrir, Sham, Syria's Assad, Bashar Al, Assad, Yoon Seok Yeol, Kospi Organizations: National Syrian Army, CNBC, Tass, RIA, South, People's Power Party, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Reuters Locations: Hama, Syria, Russia, Damascus, U.S, China

See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates will affect your monthly and long-term payments. 15-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 15-year mortgage rates have been hovering around 5.60%, according to Zillow data. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. Mortgage rates are still elevated, but over time they should ease as the Fed lowers rates.

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☆ Exclusive: Read the 9-page memo hyperscaler startup Nscale used to raise a $155 million Series A
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementNscale, a London-based startup providing companies with access to data centers and clusters of AI chips, has raised $155 million in fresh funding. The startup, which came out of stealth in May 2024, bills itself as a fully integrated AI infrastructure platform. That includes data centers, software, and graphics processing units, Nscale's founder and CEO Joshua Payne told Business Insider in an interview. "We found the best way to do that was to vertically integrate it, building both data centers, GPUs, and software." BI got an exclusive look at the 9-slide memo the startup used to secure fresh funding.

Persons: Nscale, Joshua Payne, Payne Organizations: BI, Lambda Labs, Partners, Bluesky Asset Management, Florence Capital Locations: London, Nscale, Europe

☆ From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

TOPSHOT - This aerial picture shows a bullet-riddled portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad adorning Hama's municipality building after it was defaced following the capture of the city by anti government fighters, on December 6, 2024. Omar Haj Kadour | Afp | Getty ImagesThe dramatic toppling of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend could have far-reaching consequences for the Middle Eastern country, global alliances and markets, according to analysts. An anti-government fighter holds a weapon as he keeps position near a defaced portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in the city of Hama after forces captured the central Syrian city, on December 6, 2024. Omar Haj Kadour | Afp | Getty Images"The rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Damascus will have repercussions well beyond Syria. Russia weakenedThe other most notable "loser" from Assad's overthrow is his ally and backer Russia, which has helped prop up Assad's regime since the start of the civil war.

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☆ Nvidia shares slip after China opens investigation over possible violation of antimonopoly law
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nvidia shares were under pressure Monday after a regulator in China said it was investigating the chipmaker over possible violations of the country's antimonopoly law. The State Administration for Market Regulation opened an investigation into the chipmaker in relation to acquisition of Mellanox, the Chinese government said Monday. "In recent days, due to Nvidia's suspected violation of China's anti-monopoly law and the State Administration for Market Regulation's restrictive conditions around Nvidia's acquisition of Mellanox shares ... the State Administration for Market Regulation is opening a probe into Nvidia in accordance with law," according to a statement translated by CNBC. The company has worked to create new products to sell in China that abide by the U.S. regulations. Shares have also helped push the market to new highs, along with the broader technology sector.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Biden, — CNBC's Evelyn Cheng Organizations: Center, Washington , D.C, Nvidia, Administration, Market, Mellanox, State Administration, CNBC, U.S, ChatGPT Locations: Washington ,, China, U.S

Opinion TheKillings ofYoungMothersIt’s an hour before sunrise in New Orleans, and Markitha Sinegal is fighting with her boyfriend again. In Louisiana, where Markitha Sinegal lived, homicide is the second leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women. Homicide deaths are usually omitted from maternal mortality statistics because they aren’t considered sufficiently related to the pregnancy itself. But homicide isn’t a rare anomaly for pregnant and postpartum women — it’s one of their leading causes of death. Domestic violence is rooted in power and control, and pregnancy is a tether that can shift a relationship’s dynamic.

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☆ Life after Google: 8 laid-off employees reflect on being let go, what they did next, and their advice for others
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +25 min

Google said it provided impacted employees with outplacement support and invited them to apply for open roles across the company. I miss a lot about Google, but more about the early days when it felt like a family. AdvertisementAnonymous Google employeeA senior software engineer who was laid off in January 2024 secured another job at Google a few weeks later. I had to take medical leave for depression at another fast-paced Big Tech job I'd worked; at another job, things felt like they moved at a glacial pace. Losing a job is traumatic, but it's humbling to think about how much Google transformed my life.

Persons: Jonea Gordon, Philadelphia Jonea Gordon Gordon, We'd, I'd, — I'd, Lois, Kyongsook, Kim, Seoul Lois Kim Kim, who'd, I've, Joe's, didn't, there's, Sylvia Duran, Sylvia Duran Chen Duran, I'm, Aaron Gabriel Neyer, Boulder , Colorado Aaron Neyer Neyer, Eric Wages, Massachusetts Eric Wages Ilene Perlman, — I'm, they've, who's, would've, Shao Chun Chen, Singapore Shao Chun Chen Chen, —, weren't, Camila Ferraz, Zurich Camila Ferraz Ferraz, Paolo, it's Organizations: Google, Big Tech, Philadelphia, Meta, Amazon, Facebook, Toyota, Hanmi Group, Starbucks, US, San, YouTube, Ivy League, LinkedIn, Intuit, University of Colorado Boulder's Atlas Institute, Boulder City Council, Human Relations, Idealum Solutions, National University of Singapore Locations: Seoul, Korea, Korean, San Francisco, Idaho, Florida, San Diego, YouTube Mexico, Singapore, Seattle, Boulder , Colorado, Boulder, Massachusetts, Silicon Valley, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Japan, Miami, Zurich, Brazil, Google's San Francisco

☆ Household finance outlook hits highest since February 2020 following Trump win, New York Fed survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump holds an award during the FOX Nation's Patriot Awards at the Tilles Center on December 05, 2024 in Greenvale, New York. Optimism about household finances hit a multiyear high following Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday. Even with the increase in sentiment, consumers' inflation outlook is still cautious, according to the New York Fed Survey. Though Trump has made little mention of attacking the government's debt and deficit load, the outlook there improved as well. The median expectation for growth in government debt was at 6.2%, down 2.3 percentage points from October and the lowest level since February 2020.

Persons: Donald Trump, Donald Trump's, Joe Biden, Trump Organizations: FOX, Tilles Center, New York Federal Reserve, White, Republican, New York Fed Survey Locations: Greenvale , New York, New

Qatar hosts the biggest animal cargo center in the world. We visited the hub to see how crews keep precious loads safe in 100-degree heat.

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Jay-Z, the star rapper and entrepreneur whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a civil lawsuit on Sunday of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 allegedly along with Sean “Diddy” Combs. The anonymous accuser, identified only as “Jane Doe,” said the assault happened after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. The lawsuit was originally filed in October in the Southern District of New York, listing Combs as a defendant. The lawsuit claims that in 2000, when Doe was 13, Combs and Carter raped her at a house party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. Jay-Z attends the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sept. 7, 2000.

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☆ 12-year-old boy dead, girl injured after falling through ice at New York park
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Madison Lambert | Madison Lambert Is An Assignment Editor At Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A 12-year-old boy is dead and an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after they fell through ice at a park Saturday in Albany, New York. Albany police were called to Washington Square Park about 4:35 p.m. for reports that multiple juveniles had fallen through the ice near the park’s lake house. Officials located the girl, who was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where she is in critical condition, police said. Albany police believe he fell through the ice while he was trying to walk toward the lake house. Both children were students at North Albany Middle School, the Albany City School District said.

Persons: Joseph Hochreiter, ” Organizations: Park, Albany Medical Center Hospital, The New York State Police, Police, North Albany Middle School, Albany City School District Locations: Albany , New York, Albany, Washington

See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowWhat Are Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates? See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates will affect your monthly and long-term payments. Current 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 6.20%, according to Zillow data. Current 15-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 15-year mortgage rates are around 5.60%, according to Zillow data. But now that inflation has decelerated and the Fed has started cutting rates, mortgage rates have trended down compared to where they were a year ago.

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☆ How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Hadas Gold | Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Elon Musk has long been known for his competitive spirit — and for his list of rivals. That could come in the form of starting or dropping government investigations, creating or weakening regulations, and awarding government contracts to the benefit of Musk’s companies. OpenAI called Musk’s claims “incoherent” and “frivolous.” And Musk dropped the suit after OpenAI published several of Musk’s emails from OpenAI’s early days. Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE effort has an expiration date in 2026, but some who know Musk wonder if his relationship with Trump will sour sooner than that. But until then, Musk said the best way for him to be lobbied is on X, his social media platform.

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☆ The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Bob Woods | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

That's certainly the case with the super-popular weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. A recent CNBC investigation explored the murky international world of counterfeit weight-loss drugs. "Our advertising policies also prohibit the advertising of weight-loss products, including weight-loss injections and fat-burning pills." "The social media platforms are the new street corners for drug dealers, and they move from place to place," Galvin said. "We urge consumers to be vigilant and to utilize tips tools from the FDA's BeSafeRx campaign to help them safely buy drugs online."

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☆ How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour boosted the US economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Swift fans often extended their stays in cities that hosted multiple shows, which further boosted local revenue. Ethan Miller/TAS23/Getty Images Swift performs "Lover" with her band, backup singers and dancers in Nashville, Tennessee, in May 2023. John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift performs in Glendale, Arizona, during the opening weekend of The Eras Tour in March 2023. Each night of the tour, Swift selects one lucky fan to receive a signed hat at the end of her song "22." John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images Swift sings "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" in Paris in May 2024.

Persons: Taylor Swift, concertgoers, Swifties, Swiftnomics ’, Taylor, Swift, Erika Goldring, Terence Rushin, Ethan Miller, John Shearer, Kevin Winter, Benjamin B, Braun, Natasha, Jutharat, Kevin Mazur, Florence Welch of Florence, TAS2024, Raymond James, Zack Wittman, Hector Vivas, Gareth Cattermole, Ayhan Uyanik, Reuters Swift, Don Arnold, TAS24, Rachel Wisniewski, Emma McIntyre, Jeff Pachoud, Travis Kelce, Elisabeth Mandl, Haim, Jeff Kravitz, Erin Clark, Aldara Zarraoa, Phoebe Bridgers, Bridgers, Sarah Yenesel, Sabrina Carpenter, William West, Christopher Polk, Bob Levey, TAS23, Allen J, Graham Denholm Organizations: CNN, US Travel Association, California Center, Jobs, Swift City, Pittsburgh, MetLife Stadium, New York Times, Department, Getty, Reuters, Lincoln Financial, Washington Post, Ticketmaster, Boston Globe, Penske Media, Los Angeles Times, New Orleans Downtown Development, Inc Locations: Vancouver , British Columbia, United States, New Orleans, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nashville , Tennessee, Glendale , Arizona, Glendale, Swift, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Chicago, East Rutherford, Paris, Florida, London, Tampa , Florida, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Scotland, Munich, Germany, Sydney, Philadelphia, Toronto, Nashville, Lyon, France, AFP, Vienna, Austria, Santa Clara , California, Foxborough , Massachusetts, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Kansas City , Missouri, Miami, Coney, Melbourne, Houston, Inglewood , California, Allegheny County, Angeles, Orleans, Greater New Orleans

☆ The mind of Sam Altman
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +21 min

And now, after years of stasis in Silicon Valley, we have Sam Altman . To answer that question, I've spent weeks taking a Talmudic dive into the Gospel According to Sam Altman. Unlike Jobs, who bestrode the stage at Apple events dropping one-more-things like a modern-day Prometheus, Altman doesn't spew ego everywhere. AdvertisementAnother contrast with the tech gurus of yore: Altman says he doesn't care much about money. Altman doesn't know what the future will bring, but he's in a hurry to get there.

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☆ Ozempic Scams, Sketchy Weight Loss Products Are Tricking Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

For people struggling with their weight, these drugs can seem like a miracle. AdvertisementThe marketplace is awash in companies trying to ride the Ozempic wave by selling compounded semaglutide, knockoff drugs, and similar-sounding supplements. Even big-name telehealth companies are sending medications to patients without a lot of supervision. To ward off telehealth companies, Eli Lilly cut the price of Zepbound for certain patients who order directly from the company, though the drug is still pricey. She's switched providers — she's now getting her medication from Hers — and continues to shed weight.

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☆ Here are 4 things we’re watching in the stock market in the week ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Technology stocks stood tall in the first week of December trading, helping the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finish Friday's session at record closing highs. The S & P 500 closed nearly 1% higher. .IXIC .SPX 1M mountain The Nasdaq Composite versus the S & P 500 over the past month. Salesforce and Broadcom contributed to the S & P 500's technology sector being one of three to finish the week in positive territory, adding 3.4%. The remaining eight sectors in the S & P 500 ended the week lower, led to the downside by energy, utilities, and materials.

Persons: Brian Thompson, Dow Jones, —, Salesforce, Apple, we'll, they'll, Jerome Powell's, LSEG, we're, We're, Morgan Stanley, OLLI, Buster's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Michael Nagle Organizations: Nasdaq, Dow Jones, UnitedHealth, Dow, Federal, Commerce, Broadcom, Bloomberg, Apple, Tech, Tesla, Amazon, Netflix, Club, PPI, Costco, VMWare, Toll, Casey's, Academy Sports, Brands, GameStop, CNBC, Getty Locations: New York City, U.S, Wells, New York

☆ Bashar al-Assad: The brutal leader whose family ruled Syria with an iron fist for more than 50 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The United States, Jordan, Turkey and the European Union at the war’s start all called for Assad to step down. Testament to the horror of that regime were scenes of jubilant celebration as rebel forces took control of Syrian cities. Bashar al-Assad, center, is seen during the closing session of the ruling Baath party congress in Damascus, Syria, on June 20, 2000. Bashar al-Assad was then thrust into the national spotlight and studied military science, later becoming a colonel in the Syrian army. They then turned to outright condemnation of the regime after he met the 2011 pro-democracy groundswell with brutal force.

Persons: Bashar al, Assad, Assad’s, SANA, Hafez al, Bassel, Hafez, Asma al, Barack Obama, ” Assad, ”, Syria's, Mohammed al, Ban, Washington, Syria wouldn’t Organizations: CNN, ISIS, European Union, Baath Party, Muslim, Hezbollah, Getty, UN, United Nations Locations: Syria, United States, Jordan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Homs, Damascus, Soviet, Hama –, London, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Assad, Hama, AFP, States, Western, US

☆ I bought a storage-unit business with my husband. The customers can be difficult, but it makes financial sense for our family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Nancy Brier | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My husband and I bought a storage unit business because we couldn't afford my daughter's college. We found a fixer-upper mini storage business for sale and used Lauren's college savings as seed money to make the down payment. Related storiesOwning a storage unit business is nothing like I expectedBefore we bought the business, I assumed people would store their stuff, pay their rental fees, and eventually move on. One potential customer had just split up with her boyfriend, and as I explained the cost of renting storage space, I sensed her reluctance. AdvertisementThough it's difficult, the business works for usOwning a mini storage business has been more interesting and challenging than I thought it would be.

Persons: Lauren, It's, I'd, I've, we've Locations: Eastern Europe, California

☆ Explosion hits apartment block in The Netherlands
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

An explosion hit a three-story apartment block in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, partly toppling the building and injuring four people, according to authorities. The cause of the explosion is not clear, but Dutch say police are seeking information on a car that sped away shortly after, and have appealed for witnesses, according the BBC. A search-and-rescue dog works at a site of the explosion. The three-storey apartment block in the Hague partially collapsed after the fire and explosion. The Hague is home to several major international courts, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

Persons: Phil Nijhuis, Dick Schoof, RAMON VAN FLYMEN Organizations: BBC, Reuters, Authorities, NOS, Dutch, Getty, International Court of Justice, Criminal Locations: Dutch, The, Hague, AFP

A federal judge approved a landmark class action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who alleged the insurance behemoth had discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers seeking fertility treatment. The judge’s sign-off on the settlement marks the first time LGBTQ couples who were previously denied fertility coverage in the U.S. can apply to be reimbursed. Courtesy Emma GoidelEmma Goidel and her spouse, Ilana Caplan, filed a lawsuit against Aetna in 2021 after the health insurer denied several of their requests for covering their fertility treatments. The couple, who were represented by the National Women’s Law Center, said they spent more than $50,000 out of pocket to conceive their second child. Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileThirteen states require insurers to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples who cannot conceive on their own, according to RESOLVE, a national infertility association.

Persons: behemoth, Ilana Caplan, Emma Goidel, Emma Goidel Emma Goidel, ” Goidel, “, they’re, ” Aetna, Michael Nagle, ”, Allison Tanner Organizations: Aetna, CVS Health Corp, National Women’s Law, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: New York, U.S, Hartford, Conn

☆ Is Red No. 3, the artificial food dye, safe? FDA may finally move to ban it
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Kaitlin Sullivan | Kaitlin Sullivan Is A Contributor For Nbcnews.Com Who Has Worked With Nbc News Investigations. She Reports On Health | Science | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

The Food and Drug Administration may finally move to ban artificial red food dye, the coloring found in beverages, snacks, cereals and candies. This means that thousands of products that contain this chemical can remain on the market.”Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary, has claimed food dyes cause cancer, but has not said what he would do if confirmed to the Cabinet post — if anything — about artificial food dyes in American food. The European Union requires a warning label on products that contain three artificial food dyes approved in the U.S.:Yellow No. “All the colors listed have recently undergone assessments for safety in food by the JECFA and were found to be safe for use in food under current use conditions.”States already banning the artificial food dyesStates are already putting pressure on manufacturers to remove artificial dyes from food and beverages. The law will ban six of the nine FDA-approved artificial food dyes –– Red No.

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