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4 days ago
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This PFA is for you: Surprising amount of ‘forever chemicals' found in some American beers, study finds
Beer drinkers should pay attention the next time they imbibe, as they may be consuming more than just alcohol, according to a new study from the American Chemical Society. It reports that some U.S. beers contain higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's maximum safe levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances, which have come to be known as "forever chemicals" due to the fact that they don't naturally break down or pass through the body. Other recent reports have found PFAS are present in drinking water across the globe, and the study's author decided to see if those same chemicals were making their way into beer. "As an occasional beer drinker myself, I wondered whether PFAS in water supplies were making their way into our pints. I hope these findings inspire water treatment strategies and policies that help reduce the likelihood of PFAS in future pours," wrote lead researcher Jennifer Hoponick Redmon. Breweries do use water filtration and treatment systems to ensure only quality water is being used in their brews, but those systems don't typically block PFAS from entering into the system. Redmon and her team modified an EPA testing tool analyzing PFAS in drinking water and used it to test 23 U.S. beers. They selected beers from areas where water-system contamination has already been documented, as well as beers from areas with unknown water systems. According to the study's findings, some breweries in North Carolina, California, and Michigan had elevated levels of PFAS in their beers. In 95 percent of the beer tested, PFAS with perfluorooctanesulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid — both forever chemicals — were present. Beers from outside the U.S. were also tested. One beer from Holland and two from Mexico were tested, and were found to be less likely to contain PFAS. "Our findings indicate a strong link between PFAS in drinking water and beer, with beers brewed in areas with higher PFAS in local drinking water translating to higher levels of PFAS in beer, showing that drinking water is a primary route of PFAS contamination in beer," the research team determined. Last fall, researchers from the University of Birmingham, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, and Hainan University, Haikou, published a study that found that forever chemicals were present in water across the world. PFAS can accumulate in the bodies of living organisms and have been linked to severe health conditions. They are used in different products like pesticides, non-stick cookware, food packaging and cosmetics, and can enter wastewater through many day-to-day activities. Government regulation has banned some, while the use of others is still widespread, with their toxic effects yet to be fully investigated. They also revealed a wide range of PFAS contamination for target PFAS, beginning at 63 percent of bottled waters tested.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Sheriff: Tennessee deputy, suspect shot after alleged armed robbery in Watauga County leads to chase
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and a suspect were shot on Tuesday afternoon after a pursuit, according to the sheriff. Johnson County Sheriff Clifton Worley said a deputy in his office was in the area on Highway 421 when authorities from Watauga County, North Carolina notified them of an armed robbery at a convenience store in Vilas. Proposed Poga retreat faces setback at planning committee According to Major Kelly Redmon of the Watauga County Sheriff's Office, the armed robbery occurred at 12:53 p.m. A clerk told responding officers that a man in a black Mitsubishi had robbed the store. 'We had officers saturate the area, and we had let Johnson County and Carter County know, as we usually do when something like this happens,' Redmon told News Channel 11. Worley said the deputy encountered the suspect vehicle near the state line, and a pursuit followed that exceeded speeds of 100 miles per hour. According to Worley, authorities up ahead on the highway were able to block the roadway. The suspect then reportedly got out of the vehicle, allowed it to continue forward and started firing at officers near a rock quarry. 'At which time our officers returned fire,' Worley said. 'We had one officer struck, and the suspect was struck. One was airlifted to the hospital. The other was transported by ground. As far as I know, our officer, he's OK, and he'll be fine.' Worley said that as of Tuesday afternoon, he was not sure what condition the suspect was in. Worley confirmed the suspect was alive at the time of his arrival at the hospital. He clarified in an interview that the suspect was the person flown to the hospital. The deputy was reportedly getting out of his vehicle when a bullet went through the car door and hit him in the leg. 'Like I said, he's a great officer,' Worley said. 'He'll be back.' Redmon said he spent time Tuesday afternoon with the deputy and his family while he was at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C., and that the deputy has been released from the hospital. 'Last word I had on the suspect was that he was in surgery, so hopefully he will recover as well,' Worley said. The suspect was shot in the leg and stomach, according to Worley. As of Tuesday afternoon, Worley said the sheriff's office was not releasing the suspect's identity. He did confirm the suspect is a North Carolina native and was the only person in the vehicle involved in the pursuit. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) confirmed it was investigating the officer-involved shooting and would provide further updates when they were available. Worley said information on charges against the suspect will come from North Carolina and the TBI. 'The investigation is ongoing here, and there will be charges filed against this person for the armed robbery of the Quality Plus,' Redmon said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Three men sentenced to life after murder spree in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Three men will now spend the rest of their lives in prison after being convicted in five heinous and senseless murders during a crime spree encompassing robberies, car thefts and high-speed chases from 2017, according to a release. Three Newport News men convicted for deadly and violent crime spree Among the deceased victims was a store owner, robbery victims and a homeless man who was shot in frustration after a suspect's gun jammed during a shootout with a different victim. One of the culprits, nicknamed 'Wavy 10', killed a victim solely because he 'wanted 10 bodies to his name,' a release states. A correctional officer was also among the shooting victims, but did survive. These series of violent and tragic crimes occurred from at least Jan. 16, 2017 through November 2017. Three of the suspects were identified as follows: 31-year-old Ronzel Dixie (Bone, Bizzy or nicknamed 'Wavy 10'), 30-year-old Kwaimain Redmon 30 and 26-year-old Meko Brown Jr. (Gangsta or 9-Ball). More individuals have been suspected in several of the crimes, although names have not been released. During the spree, the suspects carried out at least seven shootings, including five murders, four commercial robberies, three drug robberies, three car thefts and engaged in two high-speed chases from police. Oct. 1, 2017, Dixie, Redmon and another suspect committed an armed robbery of a drug dealer at her apartment before leaving with her Lexus sedan. Redmon was later arrested on Oct. 11 after fleeing police on foot from the stolen Lexus. The next day, Dixie and another suspect robbed a different drug dealer to get bail money for Redmon. On Oct. 16, 2017, at the Hoss's Deli in Newport News, Dixie and Redmon summoned an individual because they had a problem with someone at the bar. The victim left Hoss's Deli on a motorcycle, and Dixie fired a Ruger P95 from the passenger window of their vehicle, resulting in the victim's death. Dixie executed the victim by firing again as he lay in the roadway. Following the shooting, Dixie and Redmon stole the victim's wallet. Later the same day, Dixie, Redmon and another suspect approached the Happy Shopper convenience store in Hampton during closing to rob the place. It has not been released on whether this was the same third individual mentioned in the murder earlier in the day. During the robbery, the third individual shot the store owner in the face. The three proceeded to search the store owner's van for valuables. Dixie also shot a store employee in the back of the head twice while he laid face down in the parking lot, resulting in three murders on the same day. Less than a month later, on Nov. 7, 2017, Dixie, Brown and another suspect robbed another drug dealer, taking his P9 Kahr firearm. Around an hour later, they robbed an authorized retailer for MetroPCS in Hampton with the stolen firearm. On Nov. 8, 2017, Dixie, Brown and another individual shot and killed a man at 9:20 p.m., and then shot a correctional officer around 9:30 p.m. during an attempted robbery. Dixie boasted that he killed the first man because his nickname was 'Wavy 10' and he wanted 10 bodies to his name. On Nov. 9, 2017, Brown and another individual robbed a Miller Mart convenience store in Chesapeake. Brown brandished the P9 Kahr firearm and stole money from the business. On Nov. 10, 2017, Dixie, Brown, Redmon and another individual stole a Cadillac in Newport News. While leaving the parking lot, Brown hit another vehicle. The driver followed them before he was shot dead by Brown. An hour later, Brown attempted to rob a victim who was just getting home. During the robbery, Brown fired the P9 Kahr at the victim, but missed. When the gun jammed, the victim returned fire. After Dixie, Brown, Redmon and the other individual fled the scene, Dixie used the firearm to shoot and kill a homeless person, firing multiple rounds while exclaiming, 'My gun does not jam.' On Nov. 11, 2017, Dixie, Brown and another individual robbed another authorized retailer for MetroPCS in Newport News. A family with two young children was there at the time of the robbery. Dixie, Redmon and Brown were sentenced to life in prison for their crimes. WAVY has reached out about the other individual(s) mentioned to find out who they are and if they are being charged. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
