Botulism occurs when people eat food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Global oil prices have surged as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz and attacks regional energy infrastructure, pushing Brent crude to around $107 a barrel, more than 45 percent higher than before the war began.
The new program bucks the norm that such moonshot packages are reserved for CEOs.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
There are many reasons why America bucks this global trend, but much of it comes down to an historic reliance on unions to fight for time off and their waning influence today, coupled with a demanding work culture that hasn’t evolved much since the industrial revolution.
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