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Georgia man dies in Dominican Republic after drinking soda that didn't 'taste right'
A 31-year-old man died in the Dominican Republic, reportedly after drinking a soda that tasted off
Soda tax supporters try to pivot from Chicago setback
US public health advocates are hoping to pivot after a major setback in Chicago, where local lawmakers repealed a soda tax after only two months following fierce industry-backed lobbying. On October 11, the Cook County Board of Commissioners, which includes Chicago, nullified the penny-an-ounce levy, which was seen as a means to discourage consumption of sugary drinks that can lead to obesity, diabetes and other ills. “It’s a setback,” said Jim O’Hara, director of health promotion policy at the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Excitement bubbles up at BYU as caffeinated soda now on sale
