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Local food bank worries about cuts to SNAP under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local food banks are concerned about the impact the Big Beautiful Bill will have on their assistance programs and supplies. The bill cut spending on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs to cover the cost of extending...
Food program assisting SNAP recipients receiving high marks may become more useful
WGVU - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will take effect in 2028. Eligibility work requirements may kick in sooner. For recipients, there’s a program stretching nutrition access. It’s called Double Up Food Bucks. National non-profit...
National Night Out set for Aug. 5
Beauregard News - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
Published 10:08 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 National Night Out in DeRidder is an effort of the DeRidder Police Department and Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office. (Special to the Beauregard News) By Ashlyn Little The Beauregard Parish Police Jury...
World’s largest hot dog chain that’s ‘way better than Sonic’ to open 7 new locations in same state
The U.S. Sun
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July 10, 2025
THE world's largest hot dog chain that some believe to be better than Sonic is opening seven new locations in the same US state. The massive east cost expansion is in the hands of an experienced franchisee, who previously operated multiple...
Local sites offering free summer meals for kids
Herald Courier - New York
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July 10, 2025
The USDA Summer Nutrition Program for Kids has returned, offering free meals to all children when school is not in session. For some children, school meals may be their only source of nutrition for the day. The SUN Meals program helps alleviate...
Food Guide: 10 Budget-Friendly Vegetarian Restaurants In South Mumbai
Free Press Journal
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South Mumbai may be known for its colonial architecture and sea views, but it's also a paradise for foodies, especially vegetarians! Whether you’re a thali lover, a chaat fan, or someone who can’t resist a sizzling pav bhaji, this part of the city...
World CBS News 10 children among 15 killed in Israeli strike at Gaza clinic, charity says
Yahoo News
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Tel Aviv — After five days of negotiations in Qatar and two meetings in Washington between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump, there was still no ceasefire agreement for Gaza on Thursday, as Netanyahu prepared to leave...
Local financial advisor talks ways to save during summer travel 💸💰
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Amongst economic uncertainty, summer travelers are looking to cut costs. Founder and CEO Tony Drake from Drake and Associates talks tips on how to save this summer season. "Budget is important," said Drake. "When we think...
World’s first AI chef to open restaurant in September
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Local Artisan Market set to return to Riverside Shopping Centre this July
Hemel Today
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July 10, 2025
Riverside Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, is welcoming back its popular Local Artisan Market on Saturday 19th July. The event is back by popular demand, running from 10am – 4pm, and is set to feature a host of local...
Meet the man behind London’s most exclusive wine club
Restaurant
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You were a top trader and hedge fund manager. What made you swap banking for wine? Everybody has a wine that started it all. For me, it was a case of 1982 Château Figeac (a top Right Bank Bordeaux). I used to entertain a lot, which meant spending...
Priyanka Chopra is the latest victim of Indians’ food hypocrisy
The Print
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July 11, 2025
Priyanka Chopra picking hot dog over vada pav is the new national crisis—because snack choices are now a parameter to judge someone’s desi-ness or patriotism. Next step: revoke citizenships for preferring sushi or tacos over butter chicken....
Local businesses, agencies feed firefighters during commercial fire
Holland Sentinel - Michigan
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Numerous local fire agencies responded to an advanced commercial structure fire at ATC Drivetrain in Holland on July 9. The Holland Fire Department responded first to 926 Waverly Road around 1 p.m. A full commercial fire response was initiated,...
Local Residents Recognized as Good Neighbors at Maryville Board Meeting
The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Lori Becker and Connie Dematrulius were presented Good Neighbor Award Certificates by Mayor Wayne White at a board meeting. By Kathy Turner • Several local residents were recognized on July 2 at the Maryville Village Board Meeting. Presenting the...
This is not your ordinary restaurant: Wine Bar George at Disney Springs
Florida Today
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Master sommelier George Miliotes owns and operates Wine Bar George at Disney Springs, offering over 200 wines and a curated menu. The restaurant provides wine education opportunities, including pairings with cheeses and formal tasting events. Wine...
Global grill: What other countries throw on the fire when it’s hot outside
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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Tired of burgers and hot dogs? The United States isn’t the only country to fire up the grill when it gets hot outside. From Argentina’s asado ribs to Türkiye’s flavor-packed kofta, here’s a peek at what other countries are throwing on the grill,...
‘Eat apples, not Apple Jacks’: Bajans urged to eat local, shun ultra-processed imports
Barbados Today
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July 11, 2025
10 Health experts have sounded an alarm over the nation’s reliance on imported fruits and vegetables, warning that ultra-processing and genetic modification are stripping food of its nutritional value and threatening public health. They called for...
Team from Ashland will compete in Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’
OregonLive.com
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July 11, 2025
The Oregon food scene is known nationally for culinary creativity, which may explain why professionals from the Beaver State have a way of turning up on national TV series that are focused on food. The latest example comes courtesy of the Food...
UN’s food agency limits aid operations in West and Central Africa due to funding cuts
Associated Press
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July 11, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The World Food Programme said Friday it is suspending food and nutritional assistance across crisis-hit West and Central African countries as a result of U.S. aid cuts, which are grinding the organization’s operations to a...
Hihifo Food improves exports with new processing gear
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 11, 2025
A local agribusiness has expanded export capacity after upgrading food processing equipment through a PHAMA Plus partnership. Hihifo Food, a family-run exporter based in Ha’avakatolo, Tongatapu, now operates with modernised gear, including a food...