CBS: Kind CEO takes on special interests in the food industry
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AP: Millions to fight food industry sway, from a snack bar CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — A $25 million pledge to fight the food industry’s influence on public health is coming from a surprising source — the CEO of a snack bar maker. Kind founder Daniel Lubetzky says he’s pledging his own money to create a group called “Feed the Truth” dedicated to revealing corporate influence in [...]
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A Respite for National Interests Above Petty Politics in Israel
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