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...

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...

BoxLunch and MAG.NET Join Forces to Launch Exclusive Manga Collection Across U.S. Retail Footprint

Debuting January 2026, Collection to Roll Out on BoxLunch.com and Across All 280 BoxLunch Stores Nationwide LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BoxLunch, a leading pop culture retailer, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with MAG.NET, a...

Firings of U.S. federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown dragged into a 10th...

Palestinians return to destroyed homes, U.S. troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds | Photos

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians made their way back to their Gaza neighborhoods on Saturday, weaving through dust-shrouded streets as bulldozers clawed through the wreckage of two years of war and a...

St. Augustine named to 'Best Small Cities in U.S.' list. What makes Florida spot special?

St. Augustine, Florida, was named the No. 4 Best Small City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. As the nation's oldest city, it is recognized for its rich history, Spanish colonial architecture, and numerous...

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...

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...

Best convenience store chain in U.S. isn’t Wawa, satisfaction survey says

Wawa has been knocked out of the top spot for customer satisfaction among convenience stores, according to a new national study. Kwik Trip, a chain of more than 900 convenience stores primarily in Midwest states, had the highest overall score...

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...

Foreign Billionaire Pours Millions Into U.S. Politics to Push Radical Green Agenda

London, United Kingdom. The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opens the Global Food Security Summit at Lancaster House. Picture by Simon Walker / No 10 Downing Street For more than a decade, British billionaire hedge-fund manager Christopher Hohn has...

Some immigrants who assisted U.S. military are denied food stamps under Vermont’s contested interpretation of GOP spending bill

Afghan families from around the state gather in Burlington on March 19, 2023, to celebrate Nowruz, a holiday that marks the start of spring and new year in Afghanistan. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Last month, Roshani, an Afghan case...

Steak ‘n Shake’s American flag initiative meets growing appetite for patriotic displays

Steak ‘n Shake recently began rolling out colossal American flags at its locations as numerous businesses embrace patriotic themes. The chain announced last week that it would install the Stars and Stripes at locations across the U.S. The flags...

This Country Grows The Most Peanuts In The World (And It's Not America)

The peanut feels very American. We had a peanut farmer for a president; the invention of peanut butter is often credited to an American; so it seems safe to guess that we grow the most peanuts in the world. That guess would be wrong — very wrong....

Firings of federal workers begin as U.S. government shutdown drags on

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Seung Min Kim And Stephen Groves Published Oct 10, 2025 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 6 minute read U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican from South Dakota, and...

Ernst’s final Roast and Ride filled with talks on shutdown, DMPS superintendent arrest

Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown and a recent high-profile immigration arrest in Iowa, Republicans gathered Saturday to deliver a warm sendoff for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst at her 10th and final Roast and Ride. Ernst announced in early...

Police arrest three at gas station in food stamp fraud

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Camden Police Department arrested three people Friday morning after a multi-agency operation at a gas station. The operation involved the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office,...

Beyond the Boardroom: Parkland College's Amie Loyd

"I try to maintain a good work-life balance, and travel and time with family are very important to me. I fully believe that time away makes me better at my job — or at least more pleasant to be around." Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette Rule No. 1 of...