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Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride to drinking water, and other states may follow, as the decades-old practice of adding it to public drinking is facing renewed attacks, including from the federal government. Arkansas state Sen. Bryan King, a cattle and poultry farmer in Fayetteville, told CBS News he has "concerns" about adding fluoride to water. Since 2011, when the state mandated most public drinking water to include fluoride, King has thrown his anti-fluoride voice behind a handful of bills seeking to repeal that mandate. Fluoride is a natural mineral. It strengthens teeth and fights dental decay. It's been added to the U.S.'s public drinking supply since the 1940s. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rated fluoride as one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century. And according to the American Dental Association, "70 years of research, thousands of studies and the experience of more than 210 million Americans tell us that water fluoridation is effective in preventing cavities and is safe for children and adults." "If that's the case, they need to individually go out to each water district and sell it to the people there, and let them make their own water decisions," King said. At least 19 states have considered legislation to remove, ban or make fluoride optional in public drinking water this year. One of fluoride's most prominent critics is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In the latest skirmish over science, fluoride opponents argue that at high levels, it can lead to kidney and liver damage and lower IQs in children. The National Institutes of Health's toxicology program in 2024 determined "with moderate confidence" that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQs in children. That conclusion was based on studies involving fluoride levels of about twice the recommended limit for drinking water. The American Academy of Pediatrics has questioned the validity of the NIH's report, noting it had "important limitations," including the high fluoride levels, and that other reviews have come to different conclusions about fluoride's risks and benefits. The EPA in 2011 lowered the recommended limit for fluoride in water to cut down on fluorosis — when spots appear on kids' teeth — and in the wake of a 2006 report from the National Academy of Sciences that found a lifetime of overconsumption of fluoride can lead to weakened, brittle bones and teeth. At Arkansas' Fort Smith water system, Lance McAvoy, who oversees the system, told CBS News it's monitored 24/7. "We actually take samples every 15 minutes to verify the online equipment," McAvoy said, adding there had never been an instance of significantly higher fluoride levels to date. Dentists such as Kenton Ross, who also serves as president of Arkansas' dental association, say the science supporting fluoride is indisputable. "You're gonna see a 25% reduction in tooth decay," Ross said of adding fluoride to drinking water. "We have over 75 years of research over community fluoridation." For dentists, losing fluoride could mean losing the battle against tooth decay. "It's gonna affect the children the worst because if they don't get it, we can't put it in later in life," Ross said. Trump pushes senators to make $9.4 trillion in spending cuts Child rescued after getting stuck in claw machine Fight over fluoride in water continues, despite warnings from dentists
CBS News
4 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride to drinking water, and other states may follow, as the decades-old practice of adding it to public drinking is facing renewed attacks, including from the federal government. Arkansas state Sen. Bryan King, a cattle and poultry farmer in Fayetteville, told CBS News he has "concerns" about adding fluoride to water. Since 2011, when the state mandated most public drinking water to include fluoride, King has thrown his anti-fluoride voice behind a handful of bills seeking to repeal that mandate. Fluoride is a natural mineral. It strengthens teeth and fights dental decay. It's been added to the U.S.'s public drinking supply since the 1940s. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rated fluoride as one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century. And according to the American Dental Association, "70 years of research, thousands of studies and the experience of more than 210 million Americans tell us that water fluoridation is effective in preventing cavities and is safe for children and adults." "If that's the case, they need to individually go out to each water district and sell it to the people there, and let them make their own water decisions," King said. At least 19 states have considered legislation to remove, ban or make fluoride optional in public drinking water this year. One of fluoride's most prominent critics is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In the latest skirmish over science, fluoride opponents argue that at high levels, it can lead to kidney and liver damage and lower IQs in children. The National Institutes of Health's toxicology program in 2024 determined "with moderate confidence" that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQs in children. That conclusion was based on studies involving fluoride levels of about twice the recommended limit for drinking water. The American Academy of Pediatrics has questioned the validity of the NIH's report, noting it had "important limitations," including the high fluoride levels, and that other reviews have come to different conclusions about fluoride's risks and benefits. The EPA in 2011 lowered the recommended limit for fluoride in water to cut down on fluorosis — when spots appear on kids' teeth — and in the wake of a 2006 report from the National Academy of Sciences that found a lifetime of overconsumption of fluoride can lead to weakened, brittle bones and teeth. At Arkansas' Fort Smith water system, Lance McAvoy, who oversees the system, told CBS News it's monitored 24/7. "We actually take samples every 15 minutes to verify the online equipment," McAvoy said, adding there had never been an instance of significantly higher fluoride levels to date. Dentists such as Kenton Ross, who also serves as president of Arkansas' dental association, say the science supporting fluoride is indisputable. "You're gonna see a 25% reduction in tooth decay," Ross said of adding fluoride to drinking water. "We have over 75 years of research over community fluoridation." For dentists, losing fluoride could mean losing the battle against tooth decay. "It's gonna affect the children the worst because if they don't get it, we can't put it in later in life," Ross Tin and Sara Moniuszko contributed to this report.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Christian Moore hits first career MLB home run with Angels
Former Tennessee baseball player Christian Moore hit his first career MLB home run on Friday for the Angels. Houston (44-32) defeated Los Angeles (36-39), 3-2 in 10 innings, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Friday marked Moore's first game at Angel Stadium since making his MLB debut on June 13. He started at second base and went 1-for-4, totaling one RBI, one run and two strikeouts. Moore hit his home run in the seventh inning against pitcher Bryan King. Advertisement The former Vol set two home run records during his Tennessee career. Moore set a single season record for home runs in 2024 (34) and for a career (61). Moore was selected by the Angels in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft. He played at Tennessee from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, totaling 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs. Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee's national championship season. More: Christian Moore breaks single-season home run record at Tennessee Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Vol Christian Moore hits first career MLB home run
New York Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Fantasy baseball cheat sheet: Bench Shota Imanaga vs. Yankees and more THE BAT X insights
Baseball season is well underway, and with a plethora of articles, statistics and metrics available, it can be challenging to know who to start, sit, fade and trade. Using Derek Carty's THE BAT X projection system, The Athletic has developed a weekly program that helps fantasy managers with difficult roster decisions. Advertisement THE BAT X has been the most accurate original projection system in fantasy for five consecutive years and provides estimates based on a wide range of metrics, including Statcast metrics like exit velocity and barrels, as well as ballpark effects, weather conditions, matchups and much more. Another important concept to understand is regression to the mean, which means players performing above their typical level of play are likely to decline, while those underperforming are likely to improve. This week's iteration suggests targeting Mike Trout, streaming reliever Bryan King, and benching Shota Imanaga against the New York Yankees. And there's more — so much more. Let's get to it. Projections are based on a 12-team, mixed-league roto format with 23-player rosters. For a more thorough explanation of THE BAT X, read Carty's explainer. For first-time readers, we compare players' year-to-date value (value to this point in the season) against their projected rest-of-season value (value for the remainder of the season and not including YTD value). Values are expressed as dollars, and $0 represents a starting caliber player in the aforementioned 12-team mixed roto league format. This gives you an idea of which players may be available on your waiver wire, their value for the remainder of the year and why you should grab them before anyone else can. The differential can tell you all you need to know, but because this is a model, you'll want to use the projections alongside knowledge of your league. For example, Agustín Ramírez (an analyst darling) is valued at $12.30 to this point in the season but is projected to have a value of $22.20 from this point forward. Since Miami's catcher Ramírez first made this list, his rostered percentage has increased, and this might be your last chance to grab him off waivers. He has power with an expected slugging percentage of .510 (85th percentile) and Hard-Hit and Barrel rates above the 74th percentile. On the season, Ramírez has 13 home runs, a .241 batting average (with an xBA of .278) and an OPS of .750, which THE BAT X thinks will improve in the second half. On the pitching side, recently activated Brandon Woodruff is the only somewhat available pitcher with a rest-of-season value over $10. The Brewers' righty won't be available in all (or many) leagues, but he won his first start against the Miami Marlins, allowing two hits and one run (a homer) while striking out eight in six innings. He'll head into his second start with a 1.50 ERA and a 0.33 WHIP. Advertisement Reliever Cade Smith, with a ROS value of $5.20, is much more available, and he's 2-3 with three saves and a 3.19 ERA, and there's a lot to like in his Statcast metrics. His xERA is 2.58, and his K% is an incredible 36.1 (97th percentile), with a Whiff rate of 35.7 (95th percentile). He had a rough outing last time out, giving up four earned runs in the 10th inning, but THE BAT X thinks he can bounce back and have a decent finish to the year. Like the waiver wire, fades are determined based on the year-to-date roster value compared to THE BAT X's projected rest-of-season value. Many talented players, who you could very well hold based on roster construction, are on this list. However, the point is that their success is projected to drop off; due to their YTD performance, they could be valuable trade bait and get you a higher return than their actual worth. Max Muncy tops this list after being diagnosed with a bone bruise on his left knee that's expected to sideline him for six weeks. But Jacob Wilson and Geraldo Perdomo are great examples. You could choose to roll with these two, believing in their performances to date, or you could capitalize on how they've done and flip them for players with more proven success and a better, higher-valued toolkit. I actually believe in these players and their for-average hitting; however, they lack power upside. So, if your team lacks power, you could consider/try shipping either of these two for a proven power hitter. Last week, Eric D. commented, 'The concept is — here is the data/analysis, make your own decisions,' which I thought was a succinct description of what we're doing here. THE BAT X has a proven track record as one of the most accurate projection systems, and we're showing you what it's seeing. Look at your roster and team needs, check the data and make decisions accordingly. According to THE BAT X projection system, the following pitchers are overperforming their rest-of-season projections and could be considered fades or trade bait. Last week, we discussed Andrew Abbott; since then, his YTD value has dropped over $5, and his ROS value has decreased from $-9.90 to $-11.10. The projections suggest it might be time to see what return you can get for the Reds' lefty. Trade targets are similar to the waiver wire and fades, determined by current roster value versus THE BAT X's projected rest-of-season value. You might want these players on your roster for the rest of the season. You can even compare this list to the 'Fade or Trade' list above and see if there are deals to be made. The names on this list are well-known, but these players haven't yet lived up to their previous or expected success, meaning you may be able to acquire them for a good value, and any of them could help you greatly in the second half of the season. Advertisement One look at Mike Trout's Statcast metrics shows the potential for a strong rest-of-season. He's in the 90th percentile or above in xwOBA, xSLG, Barrel%, Hard-Hit, LA Sweet Spot% (100th), Chase% and BB%. His problem: He's striking out too much, at a rate of 27.6%, but that could decrease to at least his career average of 22.2%, which is still not stellar, but even a 5% decline will boost his category stats. The same goes for pitching. These are established pitchers who've been underperforming expectations and could be acquired for less than their worth. Logan Gilbert returned from the IL on June 16 following an elbow injury and hasn't completed six innings since; however, he's striking out plenty of batters. His 36.8 K% is the highest of his career, while his other season stats align with his career averages. Here are hitters with favorable pitching matchups this week. Roman Anthony tops this list, and Boston's No. 1 prospect is hitting .286 in five July games, compared to .210 in June. Adapting to the majors takes a little time, and he could be hitting his stride. Here's a look at hitters who have been over- and underperforming using weighted on-base percentage (wOBA) and expected weighted on-base percentage (xwOBA). Batters with an xwOBA lower than their actual wOBA could fall to numbers closer to expected, while hitters with lower wOBAs could surge as the season continues. This list includes players who have overperformed in the past 30 days, according to wOBA and xwOBA. While Brooks Lee is available on waivers and had a solid June performance (leading to more pickups), his Statcast metrics are BLUE, and his July has been dismal. Leave him where he is; a little luck elevated his June stats. The players on this list are the top underperformers in the past 30 days based on wOBA and xwOBA. Jonathan Aranda has had a slow start to July, but his xwOBA suggests this is primarily due to bad luck. He's having a breakout year, perhaps due to finally seeing regular playing time — he's on pace for almost 600 plate appearances. He's hitting the ball hard and maintaining an incredible .320 average and .879 OPS. There's no need to worry yet. Finally, we get to the top-scoring offenses of the week. For the first time in a long time, the Dodgers didn't make the list, and instead the Mets and Braves secured the top two spots. New York's Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and All-Star snub Juan Soto could be in for better weeks than usual. For Atlanta, Austin Riley, Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, along with struggling Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II, could also see improved stats across the board. The top one-start pitchers list is limited to players rostered at 50% or less. Two-start pitchers for the week are ranked based on THE BAT X's projection system, and the list excludes those with a projected negative value. Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello are solid streaming options when they face the below-lowly Rockies this week. Bello is more available than Giolito and is 4-3 with a 3.42 ERA. His expected stats are worse than his actual ones, but that might not matter much against Colorado. At the top of the two-start pitchers list is Jacob DeGrom, who could substantially help his fantasy teams in weekly lineup leagues. Lower on the list, Will Warren, also a waiver target, gets two starts this week. He's not an ace, and his 5.02 ERA is uninspiring, but his xERA is 3.64, which plays into THE BAT X projecting him for a stronger finish to the year. This week, THE BAT X suggests considering benching Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga when he faces the Yankees. While he's 5-2 with a 2.78 ERA, his xERA is 4.12, and he carries an 18.7 K% (26th percentile). His groundball percentage is in the third percentile, which leaves him susceptible to home runs and pulled fly balls. He's still a pitcher you want in your lineup most days, but maybe not against the hard-hitting Yankees. Based on matchups, Houston's bullpen is projected to do well against Cleveland and Texas. Josh Hader, the team's saves leader with 25, is rostered everywhere. Bryan King, however, is only 8% rostered. He's pitched 36 innings for the Astros and is 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA. He has 41 strikeouts on the season and a walk rate in the 88th percentile, along with a 3.0 Barrel% (97th percentile) and a 31.3 Hard-Hit% (95th percentile). If you need a reliever, King might fit the bill this week. THE BAT X projections powered by EV Analytics. (Photo of Shota Imanaga: Griffin Quinn / Getty Images)
Reuters
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Junior Caminero (6 RBIs), Rays blow out Astros
May 30 - Junior Caminero notched a career-high six RBIs, highlighted by a three-run, opposite-field homer that capped a five-run seventh inning, as the Tampa Bay Rays throttled the host Houston Astros 13-3 on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series. A half-inning after the Astros completed a rally from a three-run deficit, the Rays responded when the first six batters in the top of the seventh reached safely against reliever Bryan King (3-1). King entered his 26th appearance third in the majors with a 23.7 hard-hit percentage. The Rays immediately challenged his standing, starting with a leadoff single from Josh Lowe that produced an exit velocity of 99.4 mph. King hit Brandon Lowe and surrendered an RBI single to Yandy Diaz that snapped the 3-3 deadlock. Jonathan Aranda produced an RBI double with a 96.8 mph exit velocity that upped the lead to 5-3. Caminero followed with the decisive blow, a 385-foot blast to right-center at 103.5 mph that scored Diaz and Aranda and built the lead to 8-3. Caminero and Brandon Lowe share the team lead with 11 home runs. King, who recorded only one out, had allowed four earned runs all season before the Rays tagged him with five runs on five hits. Tampa Bay improved to 8-1 over its last nine games while Houston fell to 7-2 over its last nine home games. Caminero added a two-run double in the Rays' five-run eighth, his third hit. Diaz, Aranda and Jose Caballero recorded two hits each for Tampa Bay, which totaled 14 hits. The Rays jumped to a 3-0 lead courtesy of a Diaz sacrifice fly in the first off starter Ryan Gusto, a throwing error by Yainer Diaz that allowed Chandler Simpson to score in the fourth and a Caminero RBI single that plated Aranda with two outs in the fifth. Yainer Diaz led the charge back with a 430-foot blast to center off Rays starter Shane Baz, his sixth home run keying a two-run fifth. Jose Altuve blasted his ninth homer in the sixth off Baz, a leadoff shot that knotted the score at 3-3. Over 5 2/3 innings, Baz yielded three runs on seven with no walks and three strikeouts. Edwin Uceta (4-1) relieved Baz and worked out of a first-and-third situation to end the inning. Gusto gave up two runs on four hits, walked three and struck out four in 3 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media
