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Ohio bill could eliminate local votes for Sunday liquor sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new bipartisan bill at the Ohio Statehouse could eliminate a major hurdle for businesses hoping to sell liquor on Sundays: the need for a local vote. Under current law, businesses must obtain a special D-6 permit to sell...

Black holes collide, world’s first hijacking, 7 steps to better health: Catch up on the day’s stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After getting battered by years of high health care costs, some employers plan to shift more of the burden to workers in 2026, a new survey found. Employees might see higher deductibles or annual out-of-pocket maximums....

3 Stars who can dethrone AEW World Champion Hangman Page
AEW star Hangman Page completed his redemption story at All In Texas. He defeated Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship and had a very emotional moment at the pay-per-view. The Death Riders had a tight hold on the title for many months, and...

Wendy’s is giving out free food every Friday for the rest of the year
National French Fry Day was July 11, but Wendy’s is keeping the party going. The burger chain has coined the term “Fryday,” and will offer a free any-size container of French Fries with any purchase on Fridays for the rest of the year. But there’s...

Food festival coming to Winchester - Chronicle subscribers can get free tickets
Foodies Festival, dubbed the 'Gastro-Glastonbury,' will take over River Park Recreation Ground from Friday, July 18 to July 20, promising a weekend full of culinary delights and musical performances. The festival, known for its blend of food and...

Era Wine Bar Hopes Third RAMMY Bid is the Charm
Taj McCoy works hard at being the best literary agent for her clients, trying to get them the best publishing deals, advising them on career paths to authorship and even being an author herself. All the work she puts into her profession calls for...

Six eateries will be a part of Southern Weaving Food Hall in Easley, what to expect
Southern Weaving Food Hall, a new eatery and social space, is expected to open in Easley, South Carolina by the end of July. The 1,200-capacity venue will feature six locally owned restaurants, an amphitheater, and a bar. The food hall aims to be...
FINRA Foundation Releases Sixth Wave Of The National Financial Capability Study - Findings Reveal Decline In U.S. Adults’ Ability To Make Ends Meet And Save For Emergencies, More Households Strained By Increased Costs, And The Struggle Of The…
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) released today its sixth wave of the National Financial Capability Study, an expansive source of data and insights about the financial lives of U.S. adults that has been conducted every...

Rising Obesity in D.C., Worldwide Tied to Food Intake
An extensive study by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), spanning 34 populations worldwide, has found that increased calorie intake — not decreased energy expenditure — is the primary factor fueling rising obesity rates in...
Chorkor benefits from sustainable aquaculture, food security training
Next article: 10-year-olds expecting babies: As Upper East Region records 2,436 teenage pregnancies in 5 months Next Gloria Apprey Life Jul - 16 - 2025 , 16:28 1 minute read Educators, students and professionals within the suburb of Chorkor in...

World Atlas calls MS city one of the most eccentric in the Mid-South
World Atlas named Tupelo, Mississippi, one of the "8 Most Eccentric Towns in the Mid-South." Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis Presley and offers attractions like his birthplace and museum and Tupelo Hardware Company, where he got his first...

Three ways grocers can make local produce shine this summer
Larger, more vibrant displays will help Canadians find what they’re looking for this summer. Summer always sparks excitement for cold-weather Canadians—and not just for the sunshine. It’s peak season for local fruits and vegetables, and this year...

Springboks great: ‘How much wine do Rassie Erasmus and Tony Brown have to think out these moves?’
Frans Steyn cannot quite fathom what goes through the minds of the South African brains trust as the Springboks great discussed their recent tactical innovations. The Boks hammered Italy 45-0 at the weekend to clinch a 2-0 series victory, but much...

USDA Closes Southern Border Ports to Livestock Trade Again as New World Screwworm Threat Spreads
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is once again shutting down Southern border ports to livestock trade due to the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico. On June 30, USDA announced a risk-based...

U2’s Bono reveals he lived on airline food at 14 after death of his mother
Bono has opened up about his childhood (Picture: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Bono has revealed that he lived off instant mashed potatoes and airline food after his mother’s death. The 65-year-old Irish singer was just 14...

Edwards left with food for thought as India edge England in first women’s ODI
Fifty-over cricket is Charlotte Edwards’s Big Project. The day she was announced as the new England head coach, she declared England had “underperformed” in the one-day format of late and that she was making it her “first priority” ahead of the...
Has Mark Ronson found his next Amy Winehouse?
Mark Ronson is a certified hit machine. And he has multiple awards, millions of streams and, crucially, the respect of his peers to prove it. He's the brains behind Bruno Mars-fronted mega-hit 'Uptown Funk', co-wrote the Golden Globe and...

Remembering John Concannon, fourth-generation vintner of historic Livermore winery
Fourth-generation vintner John Concannon, of Concannon Vineyard, passed away this year. (Photo courtesy of Concannon Vineyard) John Concannon, the fourth-generation vintner and former leader of the historic winery in the Livermore Valley that...

2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree Wins Episode of Food Network’s “Chopped”
In case you missed it, last week 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree won the top-prize while competing on the Food Network’s hit show Chopped. Airing last Tuesday night, the “Superhero Chef” episode spotlighted chefs making a...

National Guard deployment in L.A. to end; NL wins All-Star Game | Hot off the Wire podcast
On today's episode: The Pentagon is ending deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles; Arizona holds primaries; Palestinians are crushed at a food distribution site; UK, France and Germany will resume sanctions on Iran in August if a...