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G20 Atlanta Meeting Opens as Rubio Hosts Divided Ministers on Iran and Ukraine

Marco Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta on October 30, 2026, as the Ukraine and Iran wars, energy prices and Lavrov's presence divide members.

Infant Formula Botulism Testing Petition Faces Deadline Today After 52 Babies Hospitalised

Comments close Friday on a petition asking the FDA to require botulism testing for powdered infant formula, after 52 babies were hospitalised in two outbreaks.

Vance Letter to Iran: Trump Denies Peace Talks, Says It Was Medical Aid

A Vance letter to Iran has split Washington and Tehran: US media say it sought peace talks, Trump says medical supplies, and Iran has not replied.

Gluten-Free Flour Recall: FDA Class I Warning Hits GF Blends Baking Mixes

GF Blends' gluten-free flour recall is now FDA Class I: 4,664 bags of Truly AIP and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. mixes pulled over undeclared wheat gluten. Check lots.

FDA Impella Heart Pump Recall: 900 Controllers Pulled in Class I Alert

The FDA has classified Abiomed's recall of 900 Impella heart pump controllers as Class I, its most serious type, after faults that can delay support therapy.

Ukraine Pauses Refinery Strikes After Trump Pressure as Russia Kills 20

Ukraine has paused strikes on Russian refineries after Trump pressure, the WSJ reported, as Russian attacks killed at least 20 people on October 29, 2026.

Starbucks Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates as US Sales Jump 7.7% in Turnaround

Starbucks beat Q4 estimates with $0.80 per share as US comparable sales rose 7.7%, though revenue of $9.14 billion missed forecasts after its China shift.

FDA Infant Formula Update: First Nutrient Rules in Nearly 30 Years

The FDA proposed its first infant formula update since 1998, raising vitamin D and iodine and cutting manganese, with comments open to February 26, 2027.

Peltola Denies Knowing About Second Dan Sullivan as Alaska Senate Row Deepens

Peltola denied knowing anything about the second Dan Sullivan on Alaska's ballot, as new DOJ subpoenas landed four days before the November 3 election.

Michigan Senate Race Becomes Faith Fight as Trump, Moreno Target El-Sayed

Michigan Senate race turns on faith as Trump and Moreno target Abdul El-Sayed, testing the Constitution's ban on religious tests before the November 3 midterms.