White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

WASHINGTON — Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum byproducts and … Read more

What to do if you inherit gold or other precious metals

Inheriting gold or other precious metals is genuinely different from inheriting cash or a brokerage account. Wirestock/Getty Images If you inherit physical gold, there’s a good chance that, unless you already invest in precious metals, you aren’t quite sure what to do with it. It might arrive in the form of a few gold coins … Read more

Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says

Some popular baby formula brands contain heavy metals, including arsenic, lead and PFAS, or “forever” chemicals, according to a new report from Consumer Reports.  The nonprofit consumer advocacy organization found that more than half of the 49 powdered, liquid, and alternative protein and hypoallergenic formulas it tested contained “potentially concerning levels” of harmful contaminants.  “Repeated … Read more