Shumita Basu

One study from 2021 concluded that microplastics are so small that even freshly grown fruits and vegetables are not always safe. They can absorb these small plastics through their root systems. Now, a lot is unknown about the impact of all these tiny plastic particles on human health. The FDA says the presence of plastics in food alone does not indicate a risk.

But science journalist Matt Simon, who I spoke to for Apple News in conversation a few years ago, told me the risks are not well understood because not enough research has been done.

But science journalist Matt Simon, who I spoke to for Apple News in conversation a few years ago, told me the risks are not well understood because not enough research has been done.

But science journalist Matt Simon, who I spoke to for Apple News in conversation a few years ago, told me the risks are not well understood because not enough research has been done.

Looking at plastic kitchen tools in particular, many companies insist their products are safe. Still, some are moving away from plastic products. Leslie Patton with Bloomberg told us about the company OXO, which by one estimate sells roughly one out of every 12 kitchen utensils in the United States.

Looking at plastic kitchen tools in particular, many companies insist their products are safe. Still, some are moving away from plastic products. Leslie Patton with Bloomberg told us about the company OXO, which by one estimate sells roughly one out of every 12 kitchen utensils in the United States.

Looking at plastic kitchen tools in particular, many companies insist their products are safe. Still, some are moving away from plastic products. Leslie Patton with Bloomberg told us about the company OXO, which by one estimate sells roughly one out of every 12 kitchen utensils in the United States.

OXO says their plastic kitchen utensils are safe as long as they're used correctly. But ultimately, what this so-called Black Spatulageddon saga reveals is that consumers are beginning to take more seriously the risks of plastics, and manufacturers are taking notice by investing in alternatives. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following.

OXO says their plastic kitchen utensils are safe as long as they're used correctly. But ultimately, what this so-called Black Spatulageddon saga reveals is that consumers are beginning to take more seriously the risks of plastics, and manufacturers are taking notice by investing in alternatives. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following.

OXO says their plastic kitchen utensils are safe as long as they're used correctly. But ultimately, what this so-called Black Spatulageddon saga reveals is that consumers are beginning to take more seriously the risks of plastics, and manufacturers are taking notice by investing in alternatives. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following.

First, to a flurry of updates from the Trump administration in Washington. The Supreme Court denied the president's request to cancel $2 billion in foreign aid, siding with a lower court judge who recently ordered the administration to immediately release the money owed under existing contracts.

First, to a flurry of updates from the Trump administration in Washington. The Supreme Court denied the president's request to cancel $2 billion in foreign aid, siding with a lower court judge who recently ordered the administration to immediately release the money owed under existing contracts.

First, to a flurry of updates from the Trump administration in Washington. The Supreme Court denied the president's request to cancel $2 billion in foreign aid, siding with a lower court judge who recently ordered the administration to immediately release the money owed under existing contracts.

In further fallout from Friday's disastrous meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump ordered the CIA to halt intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The U.S. has shared intelligence with Kyiv since the early days of the war to help Ukrainian forces target invading Russian forces more effectively. And it's not clear if the pause will be temporary or permanent.

In further fallout from Friday's disastrous meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump ordered the CIA to halt intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The U.S. has shared intelligence with Kyiv since the early days of the war to help Ukrainian forces target invading Russian forces more effectively. And it's not clear if the pause will be temporary or permanent.

In further fallout from Friday's disastrous meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump ordered the CIA to halt intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The U.S. has shared intelligence with Kyiv since the early days of the war to help Ukrainian forces target invading Russian forces more effectively. And it's not clear if the pause will be temporary or permanent.

And less than 48 hours after imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Trump agreed to make an exception for one month for automobile imports that qualify for duty-free treatment under a trade agreement negotiated during his first term. This move came after he spoke with executives from three of the largest automakers in the U.S., General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.

And less than 48 hours after imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Trump agreed to make an exception for one month for automobile imports that qualify for duty-free treatment under a trade agreement negotiated during his first term. This move came after he spoke with executives from three of the largest automakers in the U.S., General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.

And less than 48 hours after imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Trump agreed to make an exception for one month for automobile imports that qualify for duty-free treatment under a trade agreement negotiated during his first term. This move came after he spoke with executives from three of the largest automakers in the U.S., General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.

Staying in Washington for a moment, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed that the city will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, a two-block stretch in downtown D.C. near the White House, which got that name along with a mural after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.