New York, the fourth state to offer paid leave, will cover 12 weeks of leave — twice what other states offer. San Francisco, meanwhile, becomes the first city to require fully paid parental leave.
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All-Natural But Still ‘Imitation’? The Strange Case Of The Skim Milk Label
A Florida dairy farmer has had to dump hundreds of gallons of skim milk from her creamery because she doesn’t add vitamins back in. Legally, that makes it an “imitation milk product.”
Before It Was Dangerous, Lead Was The Miracle Metal That We Loved
Lead, the “useful metal,” was the pride of the Romans. For the last 5,000 years, it was used in products ranging from water pipes and makeup to wine — until we discovered how poisonous it is.
Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders Win Wisconsin Primaries
Both Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders notched wins over their party’s respective front-runners as they aim to close the delegate lead and push for a contested convention.
Mississippi Governor Signs ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill Into Law
The new law specifically protects religious opposition to same-sex marriage, extramarital sex and transgender people. Gov. Phil Bryant said it “merely reinforces” existing religious freedoms.
How Colorado Is Turning Food Waste Into Electricity
At the Heartland Biogas Project, spoiled milk, old pet food and vats of grease combine with helpful bacteria in massive tanks to generate gas. It’s all thanks to anaerobic digestion.
Wisconsin Primary Preview: Cruz, Sanders Hope For Wins To Seize Momentum
Ted Cruz hopes support from Scott Walker and the state’s influential talk radio contingent can help him topple Trump. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders hopes the state’s progressive bent bends for him.
When A Dark Web Volunteer Gets Raided By The Police
What happens when law enforcement is frustrated by encryption that’s run by private citizens? In one Tor volunteer’s case, they showed up with a warrant and asked for computer passwords.
When Is It OK To Profit From Cooking Other Cultures’ Food? You Weighed In
We started a conversation about food and race. Who gets to cook and become the face of a culture’s cuisine? While our question was prompted by an interview with Rick Bayless, the issue transcends him.
Finally Clinton And Sanders Find A Time And Place To Debate
It will be April 19 at 9 p.m. in New York, on CNN. Both campaigns had said there would be a debate before the important New York primary in two weeks, but they had a hard time agreeing on the details.