The EPA designates Forever Chemicals as hazardous.

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The designation applies to chemicals called PFOA and PFS.

They're found in non-stick cookware, stain-resistant carpets, and other consumer products.

While they've largely been phased out of use in recent years, they can still contaminate

soil and water. The designations require manufacturers to pay for cleanup.

Israel's credit rating took ahead today a slight downgrade from standard and pours which cited

tensions with Iran. The change could make borrowing more expensive

for Israel's government. France is requiring many supermarkets to issue warnings for

products that get smaller but cost the same or more. The country's finance

minister called what's known as shrinkflation a scam. A banner quarterly earnings

report from American Express profits jumped 34% in the first three months of the year, consumers

spend 5% more using their Amex credit cards, and the company collected 28% more interest.

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