Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia ended a deal allowing Ukraine ship grain and India restricted some rice exports
2023-08-04 19:27
A Greek zoo serves up frozen meals to animals to help them beat the heat
A zoo outside Athens is feeding animals with frozen meals to help shield them from the searing heat as heat wave temperatures return to Greece
2023-08-04 18:26
Oregon crabbers and environmentalists are at odds as a commission votes on rules to protect whales
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider extending rules restricting the number of crab traps in the water and how deep they can drop in the late-season months when humpback whales are more likely to swim there
2023-08-04 13:29
Clothes for kids with disabilities get better, but teens see a lack of fashionable options
Some of the largest U.S. fashion brands and retailers have made their way into the adaptive-wear market
2023-08-03 20:30
Bud Light sales plunge following boycott over campaign with transgender influencer
Anheuser-Busch InBev has reported a drop in U.S. revenue in the second quarter as Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash over a campaign with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney
2023-08-03 18:51
Adidas brings in $437 million from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups
Adidas has brought in $437 million from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West
2023-08-03 16:48
Invasive fruit flies have been found near Los Angeles, prompting a produce quarantine
Nearly 30 invasive fruit flies have prompted a produce quarantine in Los Angeles County as state and local officials try to stop the fly from spreading to more fruits and vegetables
2023-08-03 05:17
The spread of rented lounge chairs on Greece's beaches brings a pledge to increase inspections
Greece’s finance minister has promised to step up inspections of beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside sunbeds and umbrellas
2023-08-03 04:47
DoorDash hits new record for orders, revenue in second quarter
DoorDash set new records for total orders and revenue in the second quarter as its grocery and convenience deliveries accelerated and it improved driver efficiency
2023-08-03 04:16
Amazon begins offering grocery delivery for customers who are not Prime members
Amazon has begun offering its Fresh grocery delivery service to customers who aren’t Prime members
2023-08-03 00:25
How much time do you need for an international layover?
Two to three hours is generally the minimum recommended time for an international layover, but in some cases that might not even be sufficient
2023-08-02 22:56
Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week
Thomas Edison's pioneering incandescent light bulb, which cast illumination by heating a filament until it glowed, is fading into history
2023-08-02 21:22