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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration: Product Recall
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Product Recall
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 09, 2026
FDA Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Product Type: Cosmetics
Reason for Announcement: Prohibited Methylene Chloride and Chloroform
Company Name: Morovan
Brand Name: Morovan
Product Description: Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml)
Company Announcement
Nail Polish Remover recalled due to the detection of methylene chloride and chloroform in the affected product--both hazardous substances
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WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Product Recall
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 09, 2026
FDA Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Product Type: Cosmetics
Reason for Announcement: Prohibited Methylene Chloride and Chloroform
Company Name: Morovan
Brand Name: Morovan
Product Description: Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml)
Company Announcement
Nail Polish Remover recalled due to the detection of methylene chloride and chloroform in the affected product--both hazardous substancesthat are strictly prohibited in cosmetic formulations.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Nail Polish Remover
Hazard: The nail polish remover was found to contain methylene chloride and chloroform, methylene chloride, in cosmetics, is a concern because it has been shown to cause cancer in animals and is likely harmful to human health. Methylene chloride is a prohibited ingredient which is not allowed in cosmetics at any level under FDA regulations.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled Nail Polish Remover immediately and clearly mark the product bottle and its outer packaging with the word "Recalled" in a prominent location. Subsequently, please safely dispose of the entire product (including the bottle and any remaining contents) in your regular household waste, in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
Following proper disposal, kindly take a photograph of the discarded product (clearly showing the "Recalled" label and the product itself) and submit the image via email to our customer service team for verification. The designated email address for submission is: customer-service@morovan.com.
Consumer Contact: customer-service@morovan.com
Recall Details
Units: About 4000
Description: This recall involves Nail Polish Remover which is used for fast, safe, and gentle removal of gel nail polish and builder gel. This MOROVAN gel nail polish remover comes in a 15ml (0.5fl.oz) square turquoise bottle with a white cap, paired with a matching green packaging box. It is manufactured in China, with a production date of 02-07-2024 and an expiration date of 02-07-2027, offering a 3-year shelf life.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Amazon.comExternal Link Disclaimer from August 2025 to January 2026.
Retailer: HONGKONG YIIXIN TRADING LIMITED, Nails Studio, of China
Manufactured in: China
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/product-recall
State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Meeting With Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on April 13, 2026, with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Secretary Rubio welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm our joint commitment to our shared security and trade partnership.
The two discussed mutual defense priorities, ending the war in Ukraine, Middle East security, and expanding economic prosperity and cooperation in emerging technologies.
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WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on April 13, 2026, with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Secretary Rubio welcomed the opportunity to reaffirm our joint commitment to our shared security and trade partnership.
The two discussed mutual defense priorities, ending the war in Ukraine, Middle East security, and expanding economic prosperity and cooperation in emerging technologies.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-finnish-foreign-minister-valtonen/
State Department Issues Public Schedule for April 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 14, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
11:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio joins working-level peace talks with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad at the Department of State.
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2:30 p.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Department of State.
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Call time for video cameras, still cameras, and writers is 2:00 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance.
DEPUTY
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WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 14, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
11:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio joins working-level peace talks with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad at the Department of State.
(POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP)
2:30 p.m. Secretary Rubio meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Department of State.
(CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP)
Call time for video cameras, still cameras, and writers is 2:00 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance.
DEPUTYSECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
Deputy Secretary Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS
Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER
10:15 a.m. Under Secretary Hooker meets with Dutch Political Director Marcel de Vink at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
2:30 p.m. Under Secretary Hooker joins Secretary Rubio's meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS JACOB HELBERG
5:30 p.m. Under Secretary Helberg participates in a fireside chat on U.S. economic leadership in the Middle East at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C.
(MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST)
UNDER SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY THOMAS G. DINANNO
1:00 p.m. Under Secretary DiNanno meets with Dutch Political Director Marcel de Vink at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE, HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS, AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM JEREMY P. LEWIN
9:00 a.m. Senior Official Lewin participates in the Center for Strategic and International Studies Futures Summit: The Lenacapavir Partnership and the Evolution of U.S. Foreign Assistance in Washington, D.C.
(MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST)
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION DR. CHRISTOPHER T. YEAW
9:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Yeaw meets with Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
SENIOR BUREAU OFFICIAL FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS BRENDAN P. HANRAHAN
10:30 a.m. Senior Bureau Official Hanrahan meets with UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans Karen Pierce at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
3:30 p.m. Senior Bureau Official Hanrahan meets with Bosnia and Herzegovina Prime Minister Nermin Niksic and Federation Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry Vedran Lakic at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
SENIOR BUREAU OFFICIAL FOR EMERGING THREATS ANNY VU
Senior Bureau Official Vu is on travel to Colorado from April 12-14, 2026.
BRIEFING SCHEDULE
No Department Press Briefing.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/public-schedule-april-14-2026/
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on Lao New Year 2026
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 13, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Lao New Year:
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On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the Government and people of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) on the occasion of "Pi Mai Lao." As families and communities in Laos and across the world gather to celebrate the New Year, we honor your rich cultural traditions and the spirit of renewal this holiday represents.
The United States values our growing partnership with Lao PDR and remains committed to working together to promote
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WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 13, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Lao New Year:
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On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the Government and people of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) on the occasion of "Pi Mai Lao." As families and communities in Laos and across the world gather to celebrate the New Year, we honor your rich cultural traditions and the spirit of renewal this holiday represents.
The United States values our growing partnership with Lao PDR and remains committed to working together to promoteprosperity, health, and opportunity for all our peoples.
May the New Year bring peace, happiness, and good fortune to the people of Laos and to the Laotian American community in the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/lao-new-year-2026/
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on Burma's Thingyan Festival, New Year
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 12, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Burma's Thingyan Festival and New Year:
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and support to the people of Burma as you celebrate the Thingyan festival, Burma's New Year.
Thingyan is a time for reflection, as well as an opportunity to look ahead towards a new year. As the conflict in Burma continues to devastate the country, the United States remains committed to supporting an end to the crisis.
The people of Burma have repeatedly
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WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 12, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Burma's Thingyan Festival and New Year:
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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and support to the people of Burma as you celebrate the Thingyan festival, Burma's New Year.
Thingyan is a time for reflection, as well as an opportunity to look ahead towards a new year. As the conflict in Burma continues to devastate the country, the United States remains committed to supporting an end to the crisis.
The people of Burma have repeatedlydemonstrated courage and resilience in the face of ongoing suffering. As the spirit of Thingyan reminds us of a better tomorrow, we wish the people of Burma strength, resilience, and renewed hope for the year.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/burmas-thingyan-festival-and-new-year-2026/
National Park Service: Notice of Update to Superintendent's Compendium for Christiansted, Buck Island Reef and Salt River Bay
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Notice of Update to Superintendent's Compendium for Christiansted, Buck Island Reef and Salt River Bay
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands -- The Superintendent's Compendium for Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve was updated on January 15. This notifies the public that the updated compendium is available for download at https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm.
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WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Notice of Update to Superintendent's Compendium for Christiansted, Buck Island Reef and Salt River Bay
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands -- The Superintendent's Compendium for Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve was updated on January 15. This notifies the public that the updated compendium is available for download at https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm.Printed copies can be obtained at the Customs House in Christiansted.
The Superintendent's Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under the discretionary authority of the park superintendent. The park compendium is updated annually and is a written compilation that addresses designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions and/or specifications imposed under the discretionary authority of the park superintendent.
The Superintendent's Compendium is prepared in accordance with the delegated authority contained within the regulations in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, Parts 1 through 6, as authorized by Title 54, United States Code, Section 100101 and 100751 and establishes regulatory provisions for Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve.
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About the National Park Service. Established in 1916, the National Park Service preserves America's most treasured natural and cultural places for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of current and future generations. Learn more at nps.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/notice-of-update-to-superintendent-s-compendium-for-christiansted-buck-island-reef-and-salt-river-bay.htm
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Statement Regarding the Annual Report on Open Market Operations During 2025
NEW YORK, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on April 13, 2026:
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Statement Regarding the Annual Report on Open Market Operations during 2025
Today, the Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York published its annual report, Open Market Operations During 2025. This report was prepared by the Markets Group and presented to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). It contains a summary of open market operations conducted by the Desk for the System Open Market Account (SOMA) and a review of Federal Reserve
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NEW YORK, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on April 13, 2026:
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Statement Regarding the Annual Report on Open Market Operations during 2025
Today, the Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York published its annual report, Open Market Operations During 2025. This report was prepared by the Markets Group and presented to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). It contains a summary of open market operations conducted by the Desk for the System Open Market Account (SOMA) and a review of Federal Reservebalance sheet developments in 2025. The report also presents New York Fed staff projections of SOMA domestic securities holdings, reserve balances, and associated net income. The projections are based on assumptions drawn from FOMC communications and the January 2026 Survey of Market Expectations.
The Open Market Operations During 2025 report, along with underlying projections data, are available on the New York Fed's website (https://www.newyorkfed.org/markets/annual_reports). Historical reports are also available.
For more information regarding the New York Fed's Markets Group and Monetary Policy Implementation, please visit this webpage (https://www.newyorkfed.org/markets).
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REPORT: https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/markets/omo/omo2025-pdf.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.newyorkfed.org/markets/opolicy/operating_policy_260413
