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Starbucks in hot water over California’s toxic warning law

Bloomberg If you happen to buy a cup of coffee in California and it comes with a cancer warning, don’t panic—it’s just the law. No scientific study says consuming java in moderation is bad for your health—and some even show it’s good for you. But winning a reprieve from the state’s toxics disclosure requirement isn’t easy. Coffee merchants have been ...

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Refugees from 11 countries face more hurdles under Trump plan

WASHINGTON / NEW YORK / Reuters The Trump administration will temporarily delay processing of most refugees from 11 countries identified as high-risk, while resuming refugee admissions for other countries, government officials said. Most of the affected countries are in the Middle East and Africa, according to documents seen by Reuters. The administration also will place on hold a program that ...

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India’s ruling party faces poll test on Modi’s home turf

Bloomberg India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party faces another challenge to retain power in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat in polls later this year in what would be a referendum on its policies including demonetization and the national sales tax. The BJP is throwing all its resources into Gujarat to ensure the party performs well after ruling the ...

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