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What’s Cooking: Joy of Sake festival offers unlimited tasting of Japanese rice wines, many not sold in U.S.
Hawaii News Now
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August 23, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The nation’s largest annual sake festival returns to the Hawaii Convention Center this October with nearly 500 varieties in peak condition available for tasting, paired with traditional and contemporary appetizers by...
Qatar Airways to open its first U.S. premium lounge at JFK’s New Terminal One
The Manual - Oregon
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August 23, 2025
Qatar Airways, recently named World’s Best Airline for the ninth time, will construct a premium lounge at the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The 15,000 square foot space will be the airline’s first dedicated...
Valneva suspended from marketing chikungunya shot in U.S. over safety concerns
Markets Insider
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August 23, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late Friday announced that it has suspended the marketing application granted for French biotech Valneva’s (NASDAQ:VALN) chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq due to safety concerns, including several deaths. The...
Food assistance for Greene County residents reach $1,649,617 in 2024
WC Iowa News
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August 23, 2025
Kelly Garcia Director of the Iowa Department of Health Human Services (HHS) | Official Website Kelly Garcia Director of the Iowa Department of Health Human Services (HHS) | Official Website Greene County residents received a total of $1,649,617...
The U.S. president with a one-gallon-a-day coffee habit
AS
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August 23, 2025
We all like a hot drink on a morning. Be it a hot chocolate, a cup of tea or a pot of coffee, starting the day the right way is imperative. But a gallon a day? Well, that’s what Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt allegedly consumed every 24 hours. His...
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
CBS News
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The animals that live on the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's sprawling 32,000 acres in Northern Virginia are connected by one thing: the threat of extinction. Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, more than 20...
Trump's Immigration Crackdown Hits Food Banks and Low-Income Produce Distributors in California
International Business Times
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August 23, 2025
Owners and operators of food banks and low-income produce distribution sites across the country are reporting smaller selections and lower-quality fruits and vegetables. Many attribute the issue to a growing shortage of farmworkers, which they say...
What’s the relationship between exercise and obesity?
Islander News - Florida
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Conventional wisdom says that a good exercise regimen will help you lose weight or maintain lost weight. A new study reveals that populations from very different environments and cultures as well as different rates of obesity burn about the same...
Cowichan teacher, promoter awarded Rotary's Paul Harris fellowships
Cowichan Valley Citizen
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August 23, 2025
Notable recipients of the Paul Harris fellowship have included U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, U.S. astronaut James Lovell, UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar and polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk. Now two...
Russia is ‘teetering on the brink of a recession’ and headed for a disastrous harvest, while Putin’s other top source of cash plunges
Fortune
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Vladimir Putin has staved off additional U.S. sanctions, for now, as he bought more time to prosecute his war on Ukraine by meeting with President Donald Trump in Alaska last week, sparking a flurry of diplomatic activity as European allies try to...
The Beautiful Town That's The Gateway To Death Valley
The Travel
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August 23, 2025
Nestled in the heart of the Mojave Desert, Barstow, California, isn’t just a place you pass through—it’s one of the most iconic spots to see on Route 66. With deep roots in railroad history, a dusting of Old West charm, and an unbeatable location...
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20 Local-Favorite Things To Do In North Carolina's Most Underrated Research Triangle City
Southern Living
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When you're in the South for any length of time, you learn that certain duos go together, like shrimp and grits or biscuits and gravy. For me, that's the way I always thought about the North Carolina city of Durham, as it was always paired with...
Nightmarish Collectibles and Eerie Edibles: Previewing the Food & Merchandise for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Laughing Place
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August 23, 2025
Earlier this week, we got a chance to preview the nightmares coming to Universal Studios Hollywood this year for Halloween Horror Nights – including a look at the Noche de Brujas scare zone. Now, we’re checking out some of the unique merchandise...
From MMA To Food Reviews: The Transformation Of Keith Lee
Mashed
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August 23, 2025
If you've seen any of Keith Lee's online food reviews, you know how personable and relatable this unlikely restaurant critic is. Lee has become a TikTok superstar who champions the little guy, favoring indie restaurants that could use a little...
Here are four ways McDonald’s Japan could combat scalpers after its Pokémon Happy Meal fiasco
SoraNews24
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August 23, 2025
Maybe rewarding scalpers just for ordering a Happy Meal is part of the problem. Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan doubled up the items included in its Pokémon Happy Meals, giving away not just toys but also exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game...
Vegetable prices surge, putting strain on food pantries
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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August 23, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — Core wholesale prices jumped nearly four percent in July, with one of the biggest increases coming from a 39 percent surge in the price of vegetables. Economists say it’s the largest spike in any product category, one that consumers...
Prices climbed less than expected in July, despite Trump’s tariffs
RadioAlabama
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August 23, 2025
(WASHINGTON) — Consumer prices rose 2.7% in July compared to a year ago, clocking in lower than economists expected and holding steady from the previous month. The reading defied fears of further price increases as result of President Donald...
Duryea VFW holds ribbon-cutting on pavilion through Lowe’s grant
The Sunday Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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August 24, 2025
Lowe’s Chief Operating Officer and Old Forge native, Joe McFarland, was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Duryea VFW Post 1227 pavilion. Lowe’s pitched in $100,000 towards the project through the Lowe’s Hometown grant program....
Muscatine County sees a growth in food assistance during 2024 compared to 2023
River Bend Times - Iowa
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August 23, 2025
Sarah Reisetter, Chief of Compliance of the Iowa Health u0026 Human Services | LinkedInSarah Reisetter, Chief of Compliance of the Iowa Health u0026 Human Services | LinkedIn Muscatine County residents received a total of $8,779,512 through the...
Mom Argues with Her Teenage Children Over Lack of Junk Food Readily Available in Their Home By Brian Anthony Hernandez
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW A Mumsnet user said her teenage children are arguing with her about the groceries that she buys for them “I try to provide a healthy, balanced diet, but I don’t buy [junk food] as routine,” the mom explained on the forum Another...