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Manufacturing remains in contraction mode in July, reports ISM
July manufacturing output remained in contraction mode, for the fifth consecutive month, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The report’s...

Fed Stays Put On Rates, But Jobs Report Signals It May Regret It: This Week In Markets
The Federal Reserve didn't cave to pressure from President Donald Trump and held interest rates steady in its July meeting — one that, for the first time in over 30 years, saw two dissenting votes from board members pushing for an immediate cut....

Hydration hacks: When, and how much water should you really drink?
It’s not just how much you drink—when you drink matters, too. Certain times of day can maximise water’s benefits and support your body’s natural rhythm. [iStockphoto] We all know drinking water is good for us. It is practically the golden rule of...

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains, for week ending July 26, reports AAR
United States rail carload and intermodal volumes, for the week ending July 26, saw annual declines, according to data issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads, at 231,029, saw a 0.9% annual gain, topping the...

Food firms in Maidenhead and beyond collect stars at Great Taste Awards 2025
Taste buds have been tingling after the national Great Taste Awards saw food firms across East Berkshire and South Bucks come away with coveted stars. Great Taste is the world’s largest food accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food and...

Dispatch Reports: July 20-26
Long Beach Police Department July 20 — Electrical fire: Caller reported their oven is on fire, and the element has flames. They are not able to get the fire out with a fire extinguisher, and will be outside. Caller believes dogs came on his...

Stop obsessing over protein goals — the latest health craze — and just enjoy your food
The cookbook section of any used bookstore is a museum of past health trends. Browse through the stock and you’ll trace the rise and fall of nutritional villains: eggs, butter, red meat and more — first demonized, then rehabilitated by the next...

Milford Food Bank awarded Community Funds Grant
InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 01, 2025 Updated: Aug 1, 2025 @ 2:58 PM Pallets filled with food items await distribution at Milford Food Bank. Photo provided by Milford Food Bank. News Release MILFORD — Milford Food Bank announces it has been awarded...
Preserving food traditions amid the chaos of war and genocide
There are many casualties of war, the immediate and personal, but other losses go unnoticed until later. As culture is decimated amid global violence, food and culinary traditions can be the last remnants when everything else is left behind....

As the July jobs report paints a grim picture, 114 companies plan layoffs in August - is yours on the list?
Full list of companies laying off employees in August 2025: The summer is turning colder for many American workers. As the July jobs report shows slowing growth and rising unemployment, 114 companies have filed notices to lay off employees in...

Drink and drug drivers taken off Warwickshire's roads
MORE drink and drug drivers have been taken off Warwickshire’s roads. In the past two weeks 11 drivers have been banned from the roads for a total of 20 years after appearing at Leamington Magistrates Court. Three arrests were made following...

Shoreham Scouts' Tour de Beach proves resounding success
Shoreham Beach Scout Group said its first Tour de Beach was a resounding success on a glorious, sunny summer evening. Sam Boyce, fundraiser and trustee, said: "The event saw enthusiastic participation from children, accompanied by their dedicated...

Only 2% of Food Brands Are Fully Digital, New Survey Finds
Four out of five food and beverage brands plan to spend more on innovation next year, even as many struggle to keep up with basic digital systems, according to a new report sponsored by TraceGains. What’s Related The survey found that 82% expect...

USDA Ramps Up Food Safety Strategy
On July 15, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, announced a “comprehensive plan to bolster U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) efforts to combat foodborne illness” and better position USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service...

Chefs Sujan and Pujan Sarkar Bring Modern Indian Comfort Food to San Ramon with KHAKI Bar & Canteen
A Culinary Love Letter to Indian Home Cooking Opens in the East Bay The Bay Area’s dynamic culinary landscape welcomes its newest gem as acclaimed chefs Sujan and Pujan Sarkar officially opened KHAKI, a modern Indian bar and canteen in San Ramon...

Israel Faces Diplomatic Collapse as Pressure Mounts over Gaza Crisis – Report
Israel has continued to use starvation of civilians as a weapon of war against Palestinians in Gaza.(Photo: Ahmed al-Arini, via QNN) Due to the Israeli blockade, more than 100 Palestinians, including children, have died due to starvation and...

Cleveland food showcase highlights Black-owned businesses at Rocket Arena (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For Arttina Stewart of Tina’s Sweet Tooth, the chance to participate in Thursday night’s Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 7.0 actually started more than a decade ago. “We did a potluck at work,” she said. “I used to...

Geothermal energy fuels Colorado greenhouses that grow food through winter
In Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a nonprofit is using underground heat from a natural hot spring to operate greenhouses that grow produce year-round, even in freezing temperatures. Samuel Gilbert reports for The Washington Post. In short: The...

D&FCO J&K Prohibits Use Of Synthetic Food Colours In Prepared (Ready-To- Eat) Food Items
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: Drug Administration, Drugs & Food Control Organization, J&K today prohibited the use of synthetic food colours in prepared (ready-to- eat) Food Items available in markets. As per an official statement issued here, it was informed...

France to begin air-dropping 40 tonnes of food aid into Gaza
France will begin air-dropping 40 tonnes of food supplies into the Gaza Strip from Jordan on Friday. The territory has been under a full blockade imposed by Israel for several months. “There will be several flights – four in total – each carrying...