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  Farm industry representatives are speaking out about their disappointment with the slow progress on biofuel policy initiatives. The concerns were raised during discussions about pending E15 fuel legislation that faces congressional deadlines.

• Cyprus Launches Emergency Livestock Vaccination Campaign to Stop Disease Outbreak

  Cyprus is implementing a massive vaccination program for thousands of farm animals to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has already affected 11 farms. The highly contagious disease threatens the island's lucrative halloumi cheese exports and has forced authorities to cull over 13,000 animals.

• High Court Denies Private Prison Company’s Appeal in Detainee Labor Case

  The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from GEO Group, a major private prison operator, in a lawsuit claiming immigration detainees were forced into labor for $1 daily wages. The Florida-based company sought immunity as a government contractor, but the justices unanimously refused to hear their expedited appeal.

• US Cuts Health Aid to Zimbabwe After Data Sharing Dispute Ends Talks

  The United States will terminate health assistance to Zimbabwe following failed negotiations over a proposed $367 million funding agreement. Zimbabwe rejected the deal citing concerns about sharing sensitive health data without guarantees of access to resulting medical innovations.