The article reports that treated sewage sludge (biosolids) used as fertilizer can contain PFAS, and industry estimates suggest nearly 70 million acres of U.S. farmland may receive biosolids; Virginia currently has no statewide PFAS testing requirement while Maryland limits PFAS in biosolids to 5 parts per billion.
Craig Gordon came on after Alexander Schwolow’s red card and made a stoppage-time save to preserve Hearts' 1-0 win at Dens Park, a victory Derek McInnes called the team's 'best three points of the season'.
Humberto Rodriguez Martinez was located in Mexico and extradited to Orange County on Dec. 4; he has been charged in the 2017 killing of Daniel Reyes, pleaded not guilty, and is being held without bail.
After Storm Goretti caused local water shortages, Whealdream in Helston packed ten leftover roast dinners and delivered them to a South West Water team working at a bottle collection point; staff were reported to be cold and wet and received the meals with gratitude.
A British man, believed to be in his 50s, died after an avalanche while skiing off-piste at the La Plagne resort in the French Alps; rescue teams located him under snow and the resort offered condolences.
West Bromwich Albion have appointed former Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay on a two-and-a-half year contract to replace Ryan Mason after a run of poor away results; Ramsay arrives from MLS side Minnesota United.
This week's Cambridge death notices include tributes to a 'dearly loved' dad and list forthcoming funeral arrangements and charity donation preferences.
Linda Jones, 78, had a dramatic hairstyle change and has raised more than £2,300 for The Christie’s campaign to buy a new CT scanner and a building to house it.
Mabel, a four-year-old therapy dog from Teynham CofE Primary, was found nearly 30 miles from home and handed into a Dartford veterinary centre after being reported missing; Kent Police said they received reports of a theft and are conducting inquiries.
Professor Sir Peter Mathieson warned Scottish universities are at risk from an unsustainable funding model; Edinburgh has faced strikes over planned savings and Dundee has reported financial difficulties.
