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Netanyahu to authorise complete Israeli occupation of Gaza, media reports
Irish Independent
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Military sources tell Israeli media that PM Netanyahu will authorise a full military occupationIsraeli tanks were seen pushing into central Gaza on TuesdayOver 2m people remain besieged in the enclave, most with little access to food Prime...
Private equity-backed firm purchases Vermont food service group, drawing mixed reactions from schools, local leaders
VTDigger - Vermont
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August 5, 2025
The Abbey in Enosburg Falls on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Leaders in Vermont schools and local food networks are expressing a mixture of hope and concern following the recent acquisition of a local family-run food service...
Minnesota facility will soon convert tons of food waste into clean energy
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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Hundreds of thousands of tons of trash moves through the Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Center each year. But the goal is to keep as much of it as possible away from the landfill. "We have programs to help people upstream, but also we're...
Reader’s Digest names NH's, Maine's ultimate comfort food pick
Seacoastonline - New Hampshire
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For a lot of people on the Seacoast, the comfort food just can't be beat. New Hampshire and Maine just have a lot of local eats that hit the spot. An order of fried clams with tartar sauce and a beer or a box of apple cider donuts mean so much...
MA named best state to have a baby in WalletHub report
Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts
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Planning on starting a family? Massachusetts is the best state to do so in the country, according to a new study from WalletHub. In order to determine the most ideal places to have a baby in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the...
'DWP renewal process was so stressful I was reported missing - and it's still ongoing'
Cambridge News
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August 5, 2025
Rachel Parker, founder and chief executive of The Frangipane Bakery, has spent almost 12 months dealing with what she describes as a "horrific" procedure while trying to renew crucial DWP assistance that enables her to operate her bakery. The...
‘Unlimited’ food aid alone would be too late to save thousands of Gazans from malnutrition, says surgeon
The Irish News
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A surgeon who recently spent four weeks in a Gazan hospital has said that ‘unlimited food aid’ alone would now be too late to save thousands of Palestinians dying from malnutrition. Professor Nick Maynard returned two weeks ago from a month...
Federal report sees climate change benefiting U.S. agriculture
Capital Press - Oregon
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August 5, 2025
Published 12:06 pm Tuesday, August 5, 2025 A U.S. Department of Energy report disputes that climate change will devastate agriculture, arguing that carbon dioxide stimulates plant growth and is “greening” the planet. The report largely contradicts...
21 people, including 6 kids, reported sick from raw milk consumption in Florida
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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Twenty-one people, including six children under the age of 10, were sickened after consuming raw milk from the same Florida farm, according to the state's Department of Health. Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep, goats or other animals that has not...
Where did your shrimp dinner really come from? This reporter surfaces hard details.
Christian Science Monitor
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August 5, 2025
Award-winning journalist Ian Urbina has been writing about the largely hidden world of the oceans for a decade. He was originally drawn to the topic because he realized few other people were covering the two-thirds of Earth that’s covered in...
Slurping Bear enters Frankfort food scene
Record Eagle - Michigan
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FRANKFORT – Frankfort’s latest transformation comes with a large bowl of noodles. Slurping Bear is the newest creation by Ed Carrella. Located at 320 Main St., Slurping Bear slides into the storefront that previously housed Italian restaurant Vita...
Food Security
Caymanian Times
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August 4, 2025
Food security is defined as the availability of food and one’s access to it. A household is considered food secure when its occupants do not live in hunger or fear of starvation. Stages of food insecurity range from food secure situations to...
Food Lion announces area hiring events slate
Salisbury Post - North Carolina
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August 3, 2025
Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 3, 2025 Food Lion will be hosting hiring events at nine locations across the greater Charlotte area to staff several newly renovated and remodeled stores. Food Lion is looking to fill more than 150 open positions...
Food Dignity progam at WBACTC a ‘win for families, students, local farmers’
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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August 4, 2025
PLAINS TWP. — The workforce development initiative at the Wilkes Barre Career & Technology Center, established by the Food Dignity Movement, empowers students to be a vital connection within the food supply chain, bridging critical gaps and...
Food workers stabbed by NJ man still angry over 2021 eggplant sandwich
New York Daily News
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August 4, 2025
Two New Jersey bakery operators said they were stabbed by a customer still angry over a 2021 eggplant sandwich order. Mohammad Assad, 46, was stabbed in the chest and his 41-year-old brother Abed Assad was slashed in the arm Thursday at Baladna...
Reports: Netanyahu orders Israeli army to conquer all of Gaza
Mondoweiss
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August 4, 2025
The Israeli war cabinet met on Monday to decide on the next phase of Israel’s war on Gaza. The meeting was reportedly to choose between ending the war in favor of ceasefire talks or expanding it to reoccupy the entire Strip. According to initial...
Success as a first-year commuter student
The Miami Hurricane - Florida
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August 4, 2025
While it may seem like living on-campus is an important part of the college experience, more than 60% of the University of Miami student body commutes to campus. As a commuter, you are not alone in your experience, and can still be a successful...
Food manufacturers commit to creating higher fibre options
Food and Drink Technology
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August 4, 2025
Since 2021, 1.5 billion parts of fibre have been added to the nation’s plates thanks to the Food & Drink Federation’s Action on Fibre project, which aims to close the gap between the country’s fibre intake and the dietary requirement. According to...
Reports Say Hamas Demands at Least 250 Aid Trucks Entering Gaza to Resume Negotiations
Tempo.co
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August 4, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, demands that at least 250 aid trucks be allowed entry into the Gaza Strip as a prerequisite for continuing negotiations with Israel, according to The Jerusalem Post, as reported by the...
Report: Denmark Zoo Pleads for Donations of Family Pets to Feed Captive Predators
Breitbart
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August 4, 2025
Do you have a hamster, rabbit, guinea pig, or even a horse that is no longer of use? If so, a zoo in Denmark would like to hear from you. It is pleading for the donation of small unwanted family pets that can be killed and served up to help feed...