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Local fitness class provides holiday meats for food pantry
Liquid Gym, an aquatic fitness class created by certified fitness instructor Kathy Giannetti, suggested to her participants at the beginning of the summer season to donate class fees and personal donations to the Harbor Springs Community Food...

Local restaurant hosting benefit ‘Celebration of the Season’
As summer winds down, The Pier Restaurant is inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of food and philanthropy at the Celebration of the Season Benefit, taking place Sunday, October 12, from 2–5 PM. This gathering is more than just...

World Bank says Syrian economy faces narrow recovery
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The World Bank warned on Tuesday that Syria’s economy remains fragile despite early signs of stabilization following the regime’s ousting in December 2024. In a new report, the Bank revealed that GDP contracted by...
World Reuters Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for work on 'Hermione's handbag' materials
By Johan Ahlander, Niklas Pollard and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel chemistry prize for developing a new form of molecular architecture, yielding materials that can...

Wine Down Wednesday: Harry’s Continental Kitchens
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hal Christensen, General Manager of Harry’s Continental Kitchens, joined us to make Oysters Rockefeller. This is a seasonal dish being offered on their seasonal Coastal Vibes Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu. But that’s not all, it...

Local Markets: North
Photograph by Devyn GlistaVmart A large commercial space packed with an extensive range of Asian groceries, Vmart’s mission is to make authentic Asian flavors accessible to home cooks. Alongside familiar fruits and vegetables, you’ll spot rare...

Food writer Maureen Abood celebrates Lebanese baking. How she created new cookbook
EAST LANSING — The dedication written within the first few pages of Maureen Abood's new cookbook, "Lebanese Baking," is telling in more ways than one. "For my mother, Maryalice Abood, the ultimate habibti," the inscription reads. "I find you again...

Local law enforcement provides protection with pink badges
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, over 40 deputies and other members of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department are wearing pink badges throughout the month of October “in support of survivors and those still going through it and to...

Food truck driver killed in Santa Ana crash
By Austin Turner Austin Turner Web Producer, CBS News Los Angeles Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS...

Local League of Women Voters holding presentation on domestic violence
CEDARBURG — To spotlight and recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the League of Women Voters of Ozaukee and Washington Counties (LWVWaOz) will hold a special presentation on domestic violence at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62-N546...

Local fined after Armenia’s Shaki Waterfall dyed pink for gender reveal
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Local opinion: How we treat BYU fans reflects our community
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Nathan Cherrington I am in my 24th year as a professor here at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. I have loved working and living in such a supportive and...

world Daily roundup: FairPrice Group first in Singapore to operate driverless vehicles on public roads — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. FairPrice Group first in Singapore to operate driverless vehicles on public roads FairPrice Group has received approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to operate driverless vehicles...

Global Food Week 2025: Driving food innovation in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), will host the second edition of Global Food Week from 21 to 23 October 2025. The event will be under the patronage...

Globus has a message: Guided tours are the future of travel
New research commissioned by Globus family of brands reveals that guided tours shouldn’t be seen as a niche choice, rather, they should be recognized as the frontier of travel. A new custom study of 5,000 international leisure travellers –...

World Bank predicts slower growth, higher inflation for Pakistan
The World Bank has cautioned that Pakistan’s economy is likely to face slower growth and higher inflation in the wake of recent devastating floods that have severely disrupted agricultural activity and food supply chains. In its latest report on...

Local federal government employees may get food vouchers amid shutdown
The City of Savannah is partnering with local non-profits to assist federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. Over 110,000 federal employees in Georgia could be affected by furloughs or delayed pay due to the shutdown. The City of...

Local food bank braces for government shutdown impacts
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The government shutdown, which began Wednesday of last week, is putting Southwest Florida families at risk of going hungry. For example, roughly 20 percent of the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers gets their budget from...

Food prices continue to cool; CPI seen near 1.2% in September: BoB Report
India’s food inflation continued its downward slide in September, with the Bank of Baroda Essential Commodities Index (BoB ECI) remaining in deflation for the fifth consecutive month, dropping by 1 per cent year-on-year and accelerating to 3.8 per...

Local chefs and musicians unite for Vermont Food & Music Festival
Saturday, Oct. 11 at Noon—WEST WINDSOR — Food, music, and the Vermont spirit will come together on Saturday, as the Vermont Food & Music Festival returns to Ascutney Outdoors for its second year. With a reimagined design and a new name, the...