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Residents sue Seattle to block city haulers from snooping into trash

Seattle is violating constitutional guarantees of privacy and due process in allowing garbage collectors to inspect refuse bins to gauge a home’s compliance with the city’s strict trash-sorting rules, residents said in a lawsuit this week. The Washington state metropolis last year became the second major U.S. city after San Francisco to pass a law prohibiting most food or food scraps from being disposed of in residential and commercial garbage.

California Man Allegedly 'Treated' Cancer Patient With Mysterious Substances

A California man is out on bail after being accused of illegally practicing medicine after he allegedly gave a desperate cancer patient expired medication and a “baggie of dirt,” authorities say. Officers from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Interagency Pharmaceutical Crimes Unit are investigating whether Vincent Gammill, 69, preyed on cancer victims by promising alternative treatments. Gammill was arrested earlier this month on multiple charges, including dependent adult abuse, furnishing dangerous

In bid for Syngenta, Monsanto woos U.S. farmer support

As Monsanto Co struggles to convince rival Syngenta AG to discuss a potential merger, the seed and agrochemical giant is also wooing U.S. farmers, aiming to ease concerns about the proposed tie-up that could prompt regulatory challenges. Monsanto leaders have also been making appearances on national and regional broadcasts to make their case that combining two of the world’s largest agricultural companies will help – not hurt – their customers.

Dior provides insight into its founder with expanded Summer Saga content

Readers are encouraged to visit The Musée Picasso French fashion house Christian Dior is encouraging consumers to visit new locations in Paris as part of its Summer Saga series honoring the brand’s eponymous founder. These posts not only give more insight into Mr. Dior’s life for fans and followers interested in learning more about him, but they also provide unique activities to enjoy while visiting Paris. Creating a cohesive brand