France says no to “meat” words

Gatorade introduces… water

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Last June, France proposed banning “terminology specific to…meats” on plant-based labels. A court blocked that for being too vague. This week, France’s government unveiled an updated proposal

That would ban companies from using 21 words, including “steak,” “ham,” and “filet,” to describe plant-based products. It also proposed banning 120 other terms, including “bacon,” for products that exceed certain plant protein thresholds. The EU must approve the proposal for it to become law

The proposal only applies to plant-based food produced and sold in France, meaning that plant-based imports would still be allowed to use “meat” terms on their packaging

If it passes, France would become the only EU country and one of only several countries globally – including the US – to restrict what words plant-based products can use on packages

RT is one of the world’s most-visited film review sites. Its “Tomatometer” aggregates reviews from critics, and movie producers often handpick critics to review movies ahead of their release to boost that score

On Wednesday, Vulture reported that a PR company paid critics $50 each to give a 2018 movie, Ophelia, good ratings. The PR company denied that, but RT – which prohibits paid reviews – has removed Ophelia and other movies linked to the company

Ophelia was a feminist take on the Shakespearean play Hamlet

RT said in a statement that it does “not tolerate any attempts to manipulate” its online scores

Two states – Oregon and Colorado – have decriminalized psychedelics. Several CA municipalities have too, but not the state itself

In May, CA’s Senate passed a bill to decriminalize psychedelics; on Wednesday, CA’s lower house did too. That bill would decriminalize the use and possession of some psychedelics for those aged 21+, but it would remain a crime to sell or share them. The bill wouldn’t decriminalize their therapeutic use

It now heads back to the Senate and then the governor’s office

Proponents argue that the law will reduce incarceration and increase access to drugs that may help treat a range of illnesses

Opponents argue that the bill will increase drug abuse and that psychedelics have dangerous or poorly-understood effects

The man, Mark Dickey, is a veteran spelunker – cave explorer – with 20+ years of experience. Last Saturday, while co-leading an expedition in Turkey’s third-deepest cave to map a new passage, he began vomiting and found blood in his stool

Rescuers, including Turkey’s military, are trying to get him out. He has since received medical attention and can walk, but can’t get out on his own. Rescuers said the rescue operation is one of the most complex ever and could take between 1-7 days

“The operation is logistically and technically one of the largest cave rescues in the world,” one rescue group said

While Dickey remains underground, a doctor reached him and Dickey’s parents said he is currently recovering

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That Prison Show: Actor Danny Masterson – famous for his role as Steven Hyde in “That ‘70s Show” – was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women 20+ years ago

Mile-high cream pie: Two environmental activists pied Ryanair’s CEO in the face while he was preparing to speak outside the EU headquarters

Naturally we call our stuff…water: Gatorade is releasing “Gatorade Water,” an electrolyte-infused, unflavored water with alkaline and enhanced pH levels

Get that flag outta here: French President Emmanuel Macron said Russian flags will be prohibited at the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing Russia’s involvement in “war crimes” and “deporting children”

False (zen) alarm: UK police responded to an emergency call about a potential “mass killing” at a seaside café but found a yoga class instead

Running from the grind: ~45% of LGBT dating app Grindr’s employees have quit after the company introduced a mandatory two-day-per-week office requirement