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Wine bar that brought a special sparkle to the French Quarter to close late this summer
Nola - Louisiana
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Most places in the world that make wine also make sparkling wine, from the prestige Champagne region to all points of the globe. A love affair for bubbly inspired Crystal Hinds to create Effervescence (1036 N. Rampart St.), an upscale wine bar and...
Dallas Cowboys Fans, Vote for Best Stadium & Food in the NFL
Dallas Observer - Texas
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August 1, 2025
We're all still wiping the sweat off our brows within seconds of stepping outside, and USA Today is looking towards kick-off in the fall, specifically, what to eat at football games. Through Monday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m., readers can vote daily for...
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Prime Minister Extends Greetings on National Finger Millet Day
Ratopati
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August 1, 2025
Kathmandu – Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended his best wishes on the occasion of National Finger Millet Day, calling for increased production and consumption of finger millet (kodo). In a message shared on social media platform Facebook on...
Afghanistan remains world’s most food-insecure country: FAO report
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 1 (ANI): Afghanistan continues to top the list of countries facing severe food insecurity, with more than 12 million people in urgent need of food assistance and 75 percent of the population facing livelihood...
WATCH: Remarkable moment Spanish Air Force plane drops 12 tonnes of food into war-torn Gaza
Olive Press
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August 1, 2025
THIS is the moment twelve tonnes of much-needed food were dropped into war-torn Gaza by a Spanish military transport aircraft. Video footage posted on social media by Spain’s Ministry of Defence show dozens of parcels of food airdropped with...
World’s First Fully Autonomous Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery Successfully Performed In Delhi
News18
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July 31, 2025
Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 17:47 IST A revolutionary leap in orthopedic care, the world’s first fully autonomous robotic joint replacement surgery sets a new global benchmark in precision, safety, recovery outcomes World’s first fully autonomous...
Where's Your TACO Now: Futures Slide, Global Markets Tumble After Trump Unleashes Harsh Tariffs
Zero Hedge
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Global markets and US equity futures extended a selloff as Trump’s sweeping import tariffs sparked renewed fears about the outlook for economic growth amid traders. The MSCI All Country World Index fell for a sixth day, the longest streak since...
KVNF Farm Friday: Valley Food Partnership hosts the Olathe Farm Tour
KVNF Community Radio - Colorado
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August 1, 2025
On today's KVNF Farm Friday, Sammie Alteri from Valley Food Partnership talks about a recent farm tour in the Olathe area in conjunction with the Montrose County Fair. LISA YOUNG: Sammie Altieri from Valley Food Partnership today we've been on...
Ramadan in Italy 2026: A Celebration of Tradition, Fusion, and Togetherness
Wego Travel Blog
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August 1, 2025
When is Ramadan in Italy in 2026? In Italy, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February, with the first full day of fasting on Wednesday, 18 February, and conclude around Thursday, 19 March. The exact dates are...
Fairfax County Government shares updates on health services, local fair, and substance use resources
North Fairfax News - Virginia
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July 31, 2025
Fairfax County Government shared several public service announcements and event updates on its official Twitter account between July 30 and July 31, 2025. The posts included information about health services, community events, and substance use...
Community Calendar: Brickyard Days, National Night Out and children's musician
Pine Journal - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
Brickyard Days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wrenshall. Market and hayrides 9-3 at the Wrenshall General Store. Parade at 11 a.m., line up in the high school parking lot at 10:30. All after the parade: car show next to the football field; fire department...
Global conference comes to Cambridge for 9th World Congress
Conference & Meetings World
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July 31, 2025
Cambridge, UK hosted the ninth World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights from 27 – 30 July 2025. Over four days, the city welcomed 300 delegates from around the world to engage in critical discussions on advancing the rights of children,...
singapore 'On the verge of losing $10k': Vendors voice concerns about poor business at Bayfront SG60 food fair
Asiaone
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August 1, 2025
With National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsals in full swing, many head to City Hall and Marina Bay to enjoy the fireworks and various other events celebrating Singapore's 60th birthday. Just a short distance away from the festivities, however, vendors...
U.S. Trade Deadline Triggers Highest Tariff Increase in 2025, Plus the Historical Tariffs that Changed the World
24/7 Wall St.
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August 1, 2025
President Trump’s self-imposed trade deadline of August 1 has arrived, leading to tariffs on countries that did not finalize bilateral trade agreements with the United States. Though many countries succeeded in striking a deal with America,...
Federal, local Medicaid cuts put thousands of D.C. residents at risk of losing coverage
Street Sense Media - Washington D.C.
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August 1, 2025
A combination of local and federal budget cuts is threatening to take thousands of D.C. residents off Medicaid assistance over the next several years. The D.C. budget, approved July 28, will remove about 25,000 District residents from Medicaid at...
QSR 50 2025: Top Global Fast-Food Chains, Ranked by Sales
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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August 1, 2025
2024 Rank Company Category 2024 U.S. SALES MILLIONS 2024 AUV THOUSANDS 2024 Franchisedlicensed Units 2024 Company Units 2024 Total Units Total Change In Units From 2024 1 Taco Bell Global 16200 2130 7106 498 7604 199 2 Chipotle Global 11111 3213 0...
QSR 50 2025: Top 50 Fast-Food Chains, Ranked by Sales
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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August 1, 2025
2024 Rank Company Category 2024 U.S. SALES MILLIONS 2024 AUV THOUSANDS 2024 Franchisedlicensed Units 2024 Company Units 2024 Total Units Total Change In Units From 2024 1 McDonald's Burger 53469 4002 12887 672 13559 102 2 Starbucks* Snack 30400...
Shreveport organic food store open for 50 years is one of 2 businesses closing for good
The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate - Louisiana
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For many years, Sunshine Health Foods, now Sunshine Health Market, was one of the only stores in the area that stocked organic, locally grown produce and other foods, herbal supplements, and natural body and home products. The business at 5751...
Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and other tech giants to go underground, building secret bunkers for world war crises, pandemics, and climate disasters
The Times of India
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Silicon Valley has always been synonymous with innovation, wealth, and futuristic vision. Yet behind the glossy façade of AI breakthroughs and billion-dollar valuations lies an unexpected trend: tech giants quietly building bunkers. From OpenAI...
Reader’s Digest picked this as Mass.’ top comfort food. Do you agree?
Wicked Local - Massachusetts
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Reader's Digest has declared Boston baked beans the most iconic comfort food in Massachusetts. The molasses-based beans are historically significant, giving rise to Boston's nickname, "Beantown." Comfort food means a lot of different things to...