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A tour of the food, fun and animals at the Fayette County Fair
For 70 years, tens of thousands of people have visited Fayette County each year for its county fair. The 10-day event kicked off on Thursday. Fair-goers can attend through Saturday, Aug. 2, and enjoy the carnival rides, games, food and lots of...

world Israel and US recall teams from Gaza truce talks, US says Hamas not showing good faith
JERUSALEM/CAIRO — Israel and the United States recalled their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations on Thursday (July 24), with US envoy Steve Witkoff accusing the Palestinian militant group Hamas of failing to act in good faith...

Five Arrested for Killing Endangered Langurs in Xe Xap National Park
KPL Authorities in Ta-Oy District have arrested five individuals for illegally hunting and killing three endangered red-shanked douc langurs within Xe Xap National Park, a protected forest area in southern Laos. (KPL) Authorities in Ta-Oy District...

Ministry of agriculture, World Bank push for stronger value chains to curb food imports
Ministry of agriculture, World Bank push for stronger value chains to curb food imports For the past week, the Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the World Bank, has been holding discussions aimed at increasing productivity, market...

More than 500 cyclists expected through Gibsons Sunday for Slow Food Cycle
Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC) is reminding motorists, cyclists, and area residents to expect increased bicycle traffic throughout upper Gibsons and the Elphinstone area on Sunday, July 27 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. as the third...

Jollibee adopts new logo, corporate name amid growth of global portfolio
Jollibee global president and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong introduces ‘JoyMark,’ the icon in the company’s new logo, which symbolizes momentum, movement, and unity. It is tilted at 8 degrees as a tribute to Jollibee Group’s incorporation year, 1978....

Plans to make fruit and veg ‘sexy’ — by taxing junk food
A tax on junk food advertising could fund a marketing campaign for fruit and vegetables under anti-obesity plans being examined by ministers. Campaigners believe “sexy” advertising for healthy products could change Britain’s food culture and save...

Eight Maui Rotary groups unite to help Maui Food Bank on Aug. 2
(From left) donor Susan Baylosis, helper Kana Okazaki and his father, Maui Rotary club member Kit Okazaki, help out with the 2024 Food Drive sponsored by the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui. Photo courtesy Upcountry Rotary Eight local Rotary clubs...

LA may not have flying cars, but more food delivery bots are coming
The robot invasion is coming to Los Angeles neighborhoods. Coco Robotics, a startup born on the UCLA campus, is about to carpet-bomb the city with hundreds of additional adorable delivery bots recently enhanced with some of the same AI that powers...

How Inland Empire communities are getting more access to fresh food
By Deanna Hendrick and Greg Bradbard | IEHP Foundation In the desert of San Bernardino County, nestled among dry lake beds and industrial facilities, lies the small town of Trona. Known for its dirt football field and close-knit neighborhoods,...

Healthy Living presented by Food City: Aim to include local produce

Beer and food workers on strike at Fenway Park for homestand between Dodgers and Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Striking Fenway Park vendors banged on drums and shouted “Don't buy food!” while walking a picket line outside the home of the Boston Red Sox before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hundreds of Aramark workers...

‘We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are pleading for help as more people have starved to death under Israel’s unrelenting blockade of the coastal enclave. The Gaza Health Ministry said in a statement on Friday that local hospitals recorded nine new...

Grow Your Own Food, Live Better
If you’ve ever considered growing your own food but haven’t gotten around to actually starting the process, then Homesweet Homegrown (Microcosm Publishing, 2012) can help. This simple guidebook will nudge beginners out the door towards true...

Adirondack Winery wins three gold medals at competition
Adirondack Winery is celebrating three major victories from this year's classic. The North Country winery walked away with gold medals for its Gewurztraminer "Million Dollar Beach," its Cabernet Franc "Autumn in the Park" and its Dry Riesling "Red...
‘Beaut little hub’: This rebadged local spot crackles with community spirit
McCarrs on Mona Vale Road is an excellent place to sit by the fire and share pizza slices topped with pepperoni, honey and chilli. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this...
Chef Jasmine Cherry looks to take home Golden Fork at La. Food Prize
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Six local chefs will compete for the "Golden Fork" at this year's edition of Food Prize, a culinary celebration honoring the region's top chefs. The six contestants are all semi-finalists from the Food Prize Golden...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Local scout troop makes history with 100-mile canoe trip
Troop 10 Scouts out of Cleveland load up and head out onto the open water, ready for the 100 mile trek ahead. The group spends the week before the six-day trip making sure their skills were ready. "All the scouts on the water had to pass a...

Rock NO Rio Febras went from a local party to a route for national festivals
By 10:00 PM, the venue was nearly full – the organizers had offered 20,000 free passes for the two-day festival – to hear the headline act of the night: José Pinhal – Post Mortem Experience, who took the stage at Febras around 10:10 PM. “Thank you...

Crosstown Series: Gabby B talks viral video in Chicago, national anthem ahead of Saturday's game
Pop powerhouse Gabby B is no stranger to the stage or the stadium. The Brazilian-born artist is back in Chicago for her third year and talks to us about bringing her signature flair to both sides of town as she prepares to sing the national anthem...