Health secretary’s challenge to sugary coffee drinks sparks pushback
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is publicly pressuring Starbucks and Dunkin’ to show that their high‑sugar drinks are safe for teenagers, a challenge he issued during a rally last week as part of his broader push to “make America healthy again.” His comments sparked backlash in New England, where Dunkin’ is a cultural staple, and prompted a response from the governor of Massachusetts.