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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking a stand for food safety, saying it's time to make America healthy again.

Karen Kaplan reports that Kennedy, now the head of the Department of Health and Human Services,

is pushing to remove hundreds of additives from the U.S. food supply, because he believes

they're contributing to a rise in chronic health issues. And many Americans agree they do want cleaner food.

Right now, many additives are generally recognized as safe, and companies aren't required

to share all safety studies with the FDA.

Kennedy is pushing for reform so dangerous ingredients don't enter the market without proper

oversight. But reviewing additives requires manpower and money.

Experts have urged Congress to appropriate more funds, but they're not holding their breath.

Los Angeles wants to make home ownership more affordable, without turning it into a land of skyscrapers. Andrew Corey reports that city

leaders just launched small lots big impacts, a plan to build lower cost starter homes on small

lots. The goal is to densify LA while keeping it livable. Architects are competing to design

innovative multi-home layouts and are encouraged

to use construction materials that would both protect against fire and potentially bring

down construction costs. If successful, this initiative could help young buyers break into

the housing market. And with over 24,000 vacant small lots in LA, it could be a game

changer if developers get on board.

Jaime Puerta lost his son, Daniel, to a fentanyl overdose and believes Snapchat is to blame.

Marisa Gerber reports on the lawsuit that could shake up big tech. Daniel was just

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