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3M plant receives PFAS subpoena from Kentucky regulator
(Reuters) -3M's Cynthiana facility received a subpoena in May seeking information about PFAS and alleged hazardous substances used or released at the site, the company's quarterly report on Friday showed. The notice from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet also directed the company to develop a plan to investigate suspected release of the so-called "forever chemicals" at the plant. 3M has been battling suits accusing contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which is found in hundreds of consumer and commercial products, including cosmetics, non-stick pans and stain-resistant clothing. They have been linked to negative health effects such as high cholesterol, low birth weights, reduced antibody response to vaccines as well as kidney and testicular cancers. The company had announced in 2022 that it would exit all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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3M plant receives PFAS subpoena from Kentucky regulator
July 18 (Reuters) - 3M's (MMM.N), opens new tab Cynthiana facility received a subpoena in May seeking information about PFAS and alleged hazardous substances used or released at the site, the company's quarterly report on Friday showed. The notice from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet also directed the company to develop a plan to investigate suspected release of the so-called "forever chemicals" at the plant. 3M has been battling suits accusing contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which is found in hundreds of consumer and commercial products, including cosmetics, non-stick pans and stain-resistant clothing. They have been linked to negative health effects such as high cholesterol, low birth weights, reduced antibody response to vaccines as well as kidney and testicular cancers. The company had announced in 2022 that it would exit all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025.
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14-03-2025
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Kentucky man charged after officer-involved shooting
FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Kentucky man has been charged following an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon. Kentucky State Police said a Fleming County sheriff tried to pull over a pickup truck around 2 p.m. The truck briefly got stuck but regained traction and drove off after the sheriff exited his vehicle. Kentucky man charged after officer-involved shooting New Circle Road could be expanding in 2028: Early-stage plans revealed Cynthiana mother fights for justice after son's life-threatening diagnosis tied to Similac formula KSP said the truck began moving toward the sheriff, prompting him to fire his gun, striking a window. The driver then got out and was promptly arrested. The driver, 34-year-old Isaac Spears, was medically cleared before being taken to the Mason County Detention Center, per KSP. He's facing numerous charges, including reckless driving, fleeing or evading the police, and wanton endangerment. Read more of the latest Kentucky news KSP confirmed that no officers were injured in the shooting. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-03-2025
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KSP troopers find human remains in Jessamine County woods
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — An investigation by Kentucky State Police (KSP) led to troopers finding human remains on Thursday in Jessamine County. According to a news release, troopers with Post 7 in Richmond were investigating leads along Sulphur Well Pike as part of a missing person case when the remains were reportedly found in the woods. They were recovered by the Jessamine County coroner and will be taken to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort to be identified. Cynthiana mother fights for justice after son's life-threatening diagnosis tied to Similac formula KSP troopers find human remains in Jessamine County woods Bill seeking to clarify medical exceptions to Kentucky's abortion ban delivered to governor On Dec. 27, 2024, a pair of hikers found the remains of Anthony Quinn in the area of Indian Falls Way in Jessamine County. The human remains investigation remains ongoing. More information will be released as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
