Butter, beef tallow debate not over as heart experts warn of risks, US guidelines differ

Two of the most influential voices in U.S. nutrition guidance are aligned on the basics, yet they diverge on two major cooking ingredients: butter and beef tallow. As traditional cooking fats, butter and beef tallow infuse flavor into dishes and can make meals more satisfying, but they are calorie-dense. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, developed by the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), include the two as healthy cooking options. “When cooking with or adding fats to meals, prioritize oils with essential fatty acids, such as olive oil,” the guidelines state. “Other options can include butter or beef tallow.”…

Trump says Zelensky must ‘get moving’ with Ukraine peace talks

President Trump jabbed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday — blaming him for a lack of progress in peace talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion. “Zelensky is going to have to get moving,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for North Carolina. “Russia wants to…

Johnson & Johnson found liable for cancer in latest talc trial, ordered to pay 0K

A jury in Pennsylvania state court on Friday awarded $250,000 to the family of a woman who sued Johnson & Johnson alleging its talc-based baby powder was to blame for her ovarian cancer, according to an attorney for plaintiffs in nationwide talc litigation against the company. The jury in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas sided with family…

Why Carlos Correa turned down Bad Bunny’s WBC insurance offer

Bad Bunny offered to pay Carlos Correa’s insurance for the World Baseball Classic.  Major League Baseball, the Astros and his agent, Scott Boras, told the Astros infielder think again. “They all told me it was a bad idea,” Correa told The Athletic. “They all told me the insurance company that…

Lakers entering All-Star break on a high note

As the Lakers walked off the court inside of Crypto.com Arena after Thursday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, they were feeling good about the state of the team entering the All-Star break.  Because even with their status as true NBA title contenders being in doubt, a bigger-picture view of their…

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