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The Good Food guide to a day of dining in the Shire, from coffee to a new wine bar
The must-try cafes, restaurants, and bars transforming the south Sydney food scene. Plus, an exclusive first look at Fred’s After Hours in Cronulla. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add...

What’s in Your Food?
The recent revelation that Nigerians have been consuming genetically modified beans since 2019 has sparked widespread concern and outrage. The Bt-cowpea, a variety of beans, a genetically engineered variety of beans, has been commercialised and...

Sip and learn at Savoir, St. Petersburg’s newest wine bar
ST. PETERSBURG — Upon entering the building, we are handed a glass of sparkling wine. It’s cozy and elegant in here, a narrow space tucked off St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue, with chartreuse curtains lining mirrored walls and a long white bar...

Capsule endoscopy: now a viable alternative to traditional endoscopy?
Technological developments in recent years, which include advances in image quality and improved diagnostic sensitivity, are broadening the options for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Traditional endoscopy has long been viewed as the...

Cheddar Whizzy! New PhotoPass Magic Shots Are Set To Debut at EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival
With the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival on approach, fans can get their hands on a number of special Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots that will be available during the Festival. What’s Happening: There was a lot of news that came out of a...

14 best supermarket wines, chosen by experts and sommeliers
Whether you’re after a crisp French rosé for a late-summer dinner party, a zesty Chardonnay to enjoy at a barbecue or a bottle of bubbly for a special occasion, the wine selection from supermarkets has never been better. From the viral “chicken...

August 22nd in Panama is World Folklore Day – Traditions – Customs
In Panama, this day highlights the country’s vibrant and diverse folklore, which includes music, dances like the tamborito, traditional clothing such as the pollera, food, legends, myths, superstitions, crafts, and festivals like the Festival...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa sparks global buzz for Hat Yai fried chicken
Lalisa Manobal calls the southern Thai dish “the most delicious” during a London meeting, sending social media into a frenzy. BANGKOK, Thailand – BLACKPINK’s Lisa has sparked a new food trend after praising Hat Yai fried chicken as the “most...

Reset global sugar standards: A 20% cut can save lives and billions
Would a chocolate bar, soda, sobolo, or scoop of ice cream truly taste unbearable if the sugar content were reduced by just 20%? The answer, borne out by science and consumer trials, is no. Yet the potential benefits of such a modest adjustment...

Noble Cider repeats as NC Wine Cup winner with Spice Merchant
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Noble Cider has won the NC Wine Cup for the second year in a row, this time for its Spice Merchant cider, which also received a double gold medal. The Asheville-based cidery also collected six silver medals in the...

Chefs urged to promote wonders of food tourism in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Chefs should work with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to position local food as a unique travel experience for travellers, says state tourism, culture and environment assistant minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He...

Perryton marks Wheatheart finale with food, music and parade
The final week of Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration brings together food, music, tradition and community pride as the city marks its 106th birthday in 2025. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and Retail...
29th annual Ribfest to continue tradition of giving back while serving up ribs
What started as a small local event has grown into a major fundraiser, drawing thousands to downtown Burlington with music, rides and, most importantly, ribs Burlington’s biggest barbecue bash is returning to Spencer Smith Park for the 29th time...

The 2 most overrated tourist spots in the world are both in the US
A new analysis by Nomad eSIM brings the problem of tourist traps into sharp focus. By combing through thousands of traveler reviews from around the globe, they tracked mentions of the dreaded phrase “tourist trap” to see which destinations...

Organizers move Antidote Fest to Detroit to expand local artists’ reach
DETROIT, Mich. — A Flint staple is heading south in hopes of giving local artists a bigger platform and helping expand their reach. Organizers of the Antidote Fest, an annual music and culture festival born in Flint, say the move will help Flint...

The U.S.A. Is A R.I.C.O By Patrick Farrell Goes Global A Bold Call For Truth, Health, And Sovereignty
(MENAFN- GetNews) The release of The U.S.A. Is a R.I.C.O: Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization, by author and activist Patrick Farrell, is igniting global discussions on freedom, health, and financial independence. Now available through...

Insecurity: Tinubu insists on local manufacturing of military hardware
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted on strengthening indigenous manufacturing of military hardware, saying it is very crucial in enhancing Nigeria’s security and development. Speaking on Friday in Abuja during the graduation ceremony of...

Autonomous Robots Begin Food Deliveries in Zurich
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Just Eat Takeaway.com has partnered with Swiss robotics company RIVR to pilot the use of autonomous ground robots for food deliveries. The company is the first...

'I Look Extremely Good In Shorts': Trump's 'Leg-Pulling' About Playing 2026 World Cup, Keeping FIFA Trophy
Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 05:37 IST The President was flanked by FIFA officials at the White House as he announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC Infantino also presented Trump with the first...

Hilda Baci Set To Cook World’s Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice
Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, is set to make history again as she attempts to cook the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice ever made at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on September 12, 2025. The...