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- 1US alone objects to pandemic treaty wording on ideological grounds●While the US was not the only nation to object to some of the wording, it was the only one who objected on ideological r
Negotiations over the international pandemic agreement have drawn objections from several countries over specific wording, but the United States stands out as the only nation opposing on ideological rather than intellectual property grounds. Other governments' concerns centre on patents and technology transfer, while the US objection reflects political opposition to the accord itself, drawing criticism from public health advocates.
- 2Minnesota settles child nutrition fraud claims for $18.5 million●Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement with nonprofit over child nutrition fraud claims
Minnesota has agreed to pay an $18.5 million settlement with a nonprofit organization over claims connected to child nutrition program fraud. The agreement resolves allegations tied to misspent federal meal program funds, an issue that has drawn intense scrutiny in the state since widespread pandemic-era feeding program abuses came to light. Details about the nonprofit and remaining defendants were not immediately available.