U.S. Tourism Taking A Hit In An Unexpected Area Due To The Government's Changes To Visa Policies

While wealthy Americans get exclusive opportunities for a European golden visa, the U.S. issues about 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas each year, many of which are temporary. Programs such as the H-2B and J-1 visas help fill seasonal roles...

Meiji eyes U.S. startup to sell cell-cultured cacao servings

Confectionery maker Meiji announced plans to sell chocolate-flavored foods made with cell-cultured cacao in the United States as early as next year. Cacao prices have soared in recent years due to poor harvests caused by abnormal weather key...

ANALYSIS: What will happen after Trump’s new 100% tariff on China goes into effect? HINT: Catastrophic results for the U.S. financial infrastructure

ANALYSIS: What will happen after Trump’s new 100% tariff on China goes into effect? HINT: Catastrophic results for the U.S. financial infrastructure ANALYSIS: Over the past 2 years, I’ve built a massive intelligence document repository that can...

Republicans Seek to Weaken U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act

WASHINGTON, DC, October 11, 2025 (ENS) – On July 8, Congressman Nick Begich III, an Alaska Republican, introduced a draft bill amending the Marine Mammal Protection Act, MMPA, the federal law that has governed marine resource management and...

Forced Labor Risks in U.S. Diets Explored

In recent years, discussions surrounding sustainable diets have increasingly centered on their implications for both human and planetary health. However, a critical aspect that often goes unaddressed is the human cost associated with food...

Cheese Makers Are Putting Edible Microchips In Your Food - And Here's Why

When we hear the word counterfeit, most of us think of money, designer shoes, or maybe even batteries. It's doubtful that your mind goes to coffee or chocolate, but food can also be counterfeited, and cheese is an unlikely victim, including...

Researchers discover groundbreaking solution to growing food in deserts: 'My biggest hope'

Scientists looking for ways to grow crops in desert soil have landed on a surprising solution: pineapples. By adding relatively small amounts of pineapple fibers to sandy soil, researchers were able to increase retention of both water and...

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer: The Schumer Shutdown is hurting Alabamians

As I write this, we are 10 days into the Schumer Shutdown. When asked about the government shutdown during an interview with Punchbowl News last week, Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Every day gets better for us.” I doubt most...

Ina Garten Just Revealed Her Favorite Parisian Cafés—Here's How to Recreate Their Dishes at Home

Key Takeaways Ina Garten highlights her favorite Paris cafés, each offering unforgettable charm and authentic French flavors. Standout dishes include timeless favorites such as savory omelettes and refreshing lemonade. Readers can recreate...

Hundreds of San Diegans celebrate heritage, food at 52nd Serbian Festival

Some arrived as teenagers or young adults, wide-eyed and filled with hope; others were native-born Americans and only know secondhand about their storied homeland and its rich history and culture. But everyone who attended the 52nd annual San...

Inside Japan’s Great Transformation: Mazda’s Five-Year Reform Plan

HIROSHIMA, Oct 12 (News On Japan) - Mazda, the automaker synonymous with Hiroshima — a prefecture of 2.7 million people — is fighting to reinvent itself from within as the global automobile industry undergoes a once-in-a-century transformation....

Will Trump’s plan bring an end to the war in Gaza?

There are clear signs that US President Donald Trump wants a deal as soon as possible. The simultaneous acceptance of Trump’s plan announced just days ago by both the Israeli government and Hamas signals a new development that could pave the way...

Businessman Balliram Maharaj: Secure The Nation’s Food Supply

As the government prepares the national budget, businessman and former head of the Supermarket Association, Arima Mayor Balliram Maharaj, is calling for urgent action to secure the nation’s food supply and foreign exchange stability. In an open...

How to Get a Vending Machine Permit in the United States – Costs, Application Process, and Legal Requirements Explained

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The vending industry in the United States is booming — from traditional snack machines in office buildings to smart, cashless beverage dispensers in airports. Yet, before you start filling your machines,...

Vatican’s top diplomat condemns Israel’s “ongoing massacre” in Gaza

The Vatican strongly condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, with a top cardinal accusing the country of an "ongoing massacre" of civilians. This marks a significant shift to stronger, more direct language from the Holy See. The criticism centers on...

Alabama U.S. senators urge FDA to reevaluate generic abortion pill approval

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), along with 50 Republican colleagues, have called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reassess the approval...

Palestinians return to ruins and U.S. troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds

By Abdel Kareem Hana, Sam Metz, Sarah El Deeb And Sam Mednick in Gaza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to their Gaza neighborhoods Saturday, weaving through dust-shrouded streets as bulldozers...

Miraflores “Corazon and Tradition” Fundraising Event for Children’s Heart Surgeries

The third edition of the fundraising gastronomic event “Tradition and Heart” will take place in Miraflores at the Doña Pame restaurant, with proceeds benefiting the Corazón de Niño AC foundation. The announcement was made Wednesday, October 1, at...

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Government Shutdown Continues, High Seas Treaty Takes Effect, and Agroecology Model Yields Benefits

Each week, Food Tank is rounding up a few news stories that inspire excitement, infuriation, or curiosity. USDA Sets Deadline to Implement SNAP Cuts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a memo announcing that states have until...

The Texas Tech Students are out in FULL FORCE for tonight's game against Kansas

Texas Tech football is sitting at 9th in the country and they are hosting the Kansas Jayhawks in front of a sellout crowd on the 100th anniversary of Texas Tech football. The Red Raiders are wearing special throwback uniforms and the stadium...