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National Craft for Local Shelters Day is Monday
Coming next Monday, July 21, is National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day! One of the most common questions we are asked is what can I make and donate? Each shelter has their own unique needs and storage so it’s very important so make sure what...

Bulgarian Tractor Market Shows Continued Growth in Q2 Despite Global Downturn
The positive trend on Bulgaria’s tractor market continued into the second quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s quarterly report on newly registered machinery, published by its Control and Technical Inspection unit....

How to get the first tickets for 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Houston
The application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 is set to open on September 10, but football/soccer fans can register now to get their hands on tickets to matches at NRG Stadium in Houston and elsewhere. Running June...

Ypsilanti’s popular food for 2025, including Ma Lou’s fried chicken
Between its delicious food and homey atmosphere, it is no surprise that Ypsilanti restaurant Ma Lou's Fried Chicken has received rave reviews. The restaurant's outdoor dining area features tables under red umbrellas. Inside, tables are stocked...

Weekend Wine: Studio by Miraval Rosé A trip to the Riviera in a glass of wine
By Wes Marshall, 8:32AM, Fri. Jul. 18, 2025 Courtesy of Miraval We still have enough warm weather ahead that a nice chilled bottle of rosé should entice all of us. Every great winemaking area in the world makes a rosé, but there are only a few...

9 Regional Beef Sandwiches Every Food Lover Should Try At Least Once
What would Philadelphia be without a cheesesteak? Or Chicago without Italian beef? Pastrami sandwiches are as quintessential to New York City as yellow cabs, and Angelenos know that a French dip does not originate in France. Sure, the hamburger is...

'Why I welcome the introduction of food waste collection in Test Valley'
Some of us have been pushing the borough council to do this for years. However, the Test Valley Conservatives, despite declaring a Climate Emergency in September 2019, have steadfastly refused to introduce a service which works well in many parts...

See Which Illinois Restaurant Gave Food Network Host Goosebumps
Have you ever left a restaurant after eating and just felt like you had the best food of your life? Well, that’s what happened to one Food Network TV host when he left an Illinois restaurant. Which Illinois Restaurant Gave Food Network Host...

Local girls’ travel softball organization hosts annual Classic in Rohnert Park
The Rohnert Park Rebels hosted their annual Rebels Classic tournament over the weekend of July 11-13, 2025. Over 31 teams traveled to Rohnert Park to battle it out all weekend for the championship on Sunday. Games were held at Magnolia Park,...

Project Zin 2025 Celebrates 15 Years of Community, Compassion, and Exceptional Wine in Sonoma County
In the heart of Sonoma wine country, where rolling vineyards meet community spirit, a remarkable celebration is taking shape. Project Zin 2025 marks a significant milestone—15 years of bringing together exceptional wine, world-class cuisine, and a...

States push forward with food additive crackdowns as federal action stalls
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to clean up America’s food supply is gaining traction in states like Louisiana and Texas, which are enacting sweeping laws targeting synthetic additives, dyes, and preservatives. Nicholas Florko reports for The...

We tried Edinburgh's new global sensation Oakberry Açai and found it reviving
A brand-new Açai store is set to open this Saturday in Edinburgh city centre. Oakberry Açai, specialising in the health food, will soon open on Leith Street, as part of the St James Quarter, offering a healthy alternative to fast food. The store,...
Wine sector transparency project delivers new tools for growers
A three-year initiative aimed at boosting market transparency and addressing long-standing information imbalances in Australia’s wine supply chain has concluded, delivering a suite of new tools and insights to support in the inland regions. Funded...

LeBron vs. the Cavs: Who really needs the other more? Wine and Gold Talk podcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Wakins discuss the potential retirement of LeBron James, the implications of his legacy, and the dynamics of his relationship with the...

SSP Group opens new wine and food bar at Dublin Airport, Ireland
SSP Group has launched a new wine and food bar, named The Reserve, at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2. Positioned centrally within the terminal concourse, it offers a selection of wines and an all-day dining menu. The wine menu at The Reserve includes...

Man sentenced for machete robbery outside local business
Man sentenced for machete robbery outside Asheville business WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. THAT’S RIGHT. WE START WITH OUR APPENDIX A STORY YOU’LL SEE ONLY ON WYFF NEWS...

UK government identifies 10 priority outcomes to deliver a resilient food system
The UK government has defined ten priority outcomes to reach its goal of a achieving a more resilient, sustainable, economical, and healthy food system. In producing an outline of its new food strategy, which it calls the “good food cycle”, a...

Resistance 2.0: A rising tide of struggle – Report to the CPUSA National Committee
Members of the Communist Party USA and the Young Communist League march on May Day in New York City. | Photo via CPUSA The following is the text of the keynote address given by Joe Sims, Co-Chair of the Communist Party USA, at the organization’s...

'Incredible blow to our entire food system': USDA cuts millions to rural business centers
The termination of a United States Department of Agriculture program means $6 million in cuts for the Regional Food Business Center program in Alaska. The USDA announced Wednesday that it was terminating funding for the Regional Food Business...
Global Design: Soak in Iceland’s bathing culture
REYKJAVIK – Iceland’s most famous thermal hot spring is undoubtedly Blue Lagoon, known for its milky blue waters. But Iceland’s bathing culture goes beyond this hot spot, with more than 100 hot springs and heated pools dotted around the country....