The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame

by News Feed Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Business

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a laboratory test indicating cyclospora contamination in a specific shipment of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico was a false positive. The agency clarified that this reversal does not alter its primary...

John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job

by News Feed Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Business

John Healey has been named Chancellor of the Exchequer in a surprise appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The 66-year-old assumes the role vacated by Rachel Reeves, who served as chancellor following Labour’s 2024 general election victory. His appointment...

New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain

by News Feed Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Business

Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory of approximately 40,000 people located at Europe’s southwestern tip, is preparing to eliminate border controls with Spain as of July 15. The change stems from a negotiated agreement between the European Union and the...

United Airlines’ new upsell: Keeping other travelers out of the middle seat

by News Feed Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Business

United Airlines announced a new seating configuration designed to appeal to passengers willing to pay premium fares for enhanced comfort on select aircraft. The carrier said one row on its Airbus A321XLRs will feature seats in the extra legroom section where the...

Taco Bell says it has removed lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak from its restaurants

by News Feed Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Business

Taco Bell announced on Friday that it has removed shredded iceberg lettuce from its restaurants following a cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people across Indiana,...

Pay gap widens as UK bosses get 130 times average worker’s salary

by News Feed Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Business

Executive compensation at FTSE 100 companies reached unprecedented levels in the most recent financial year, according to analysis released by the High Pay Centre. Median chief executive pay climbed to £5.06m, representing an 8.6% increase from £4.66m in the prior...