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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has banned the importation of raw milk cheeses from France, Italy and Switzerland in an effort to prevent an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle. VIDEO AT LINK................... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumpy_skin_disease

The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...

A new chapter in local commerce. Dot is DoorDash’s first autonomous delivery robot — purpose-built to bring orders straight to your door. Designed from the ground up to move goods, not people, Dot is one-tenth the size of a car, fully electric, and street-friendly. It’s engineered for safe, reliable trips through your neighborhood and proudly developed in-house by our team at DoorDash Labs.

Wild boars are becoming an increasingly common sight in urban areas across Spain. Towns such as Denia, Javea, Calpe, Pego, El Verger and Els Poblets are among the most affected, with these wild animals no longer sticking to forests. Streets, beaches and even homes are now on their route, leaving locals feeling uneasy. With tourism down, the boars’ presence is even more noticeable. This isn’t a new problem. The surge in wild boar numbers is linked to a mix of ecological, social and urban factors. To tackle the issue, the Generalitat Valenciana has introduced a decree with guidelines on population...

A Dutchman has won the award for the most authentic French fries. Photo Credit: Joyce Panda via Unsplash IN a delicious upset, for the first time, a non-French person has won the top prize for the world’s most authentic French fries, at the third edition of the annual International Chip Competition, held in Arras, France on Saturday, September 27. Dutch chef Siem van Bruggen took home the gold for the most flavourful fries, beating out 32 other contestants from multiple countries and competing across five harshly-judged categories: authenticity, creativity, family, chip sauce, and global fries. Van Bruggen is a renowned...

Burgers that include insects blended with meat can be a tasty way to eat healthier, help the environment, and still get high levels of protein. (Photo by Charoen Krung Photography on Shutterstock) =============================================================== Two billion people regularly feast on bugs around the world. Is it time for the rest of us to adapt our diets? In A Nutshell * Researchers are testing burgers that blend insect protein with meat or plants. * Lab studies suggest up to 25% meat replacement is possible without losing taste. * Insects offer protein with lower land, water, and emissions than livestock. * Consumer acceptance,...

Every so often the media rolls its sleeves up and tries to once again get us all to eat gross, filthy bugs instead of delicious, healthy, clean meat. CBS ran this segment over the weekend arguing we should eat bugs because soybean farming is bad for the planet or something 🥴 Sadly, 2025 is no exception, with NPR once again making a bid to have us eat literal larva: In markets in the capital Kinshasa, tubs full of writhing white maggots line the alleyways, and women traders fry caterpillars, spiced with chili, over charcoal fires. "The more you eat caterpillars,...

A new study shows that mangoes, despite their high sugar content, may help prevent diabetes more effectively than low-sugar snacks. Credit: Shutterstock A pioneering study by a George Mason University researcher demonstrates the benefits of foods containing natural sugars compared to those with added sugars. If you were offered two snacks, one with seven grams of sugar and another with more than 30 grams, the healthier pick might seem obvious. But the choice is not always so straightforward. Having less sugar does not automatically make a food better for you. For the nearly 100 million adults in the United States...

NATIONAL COFFEE DAY Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29 be sure to observe National Coffee Day! #NationalCoffeeDay Ah, the perfect cup of java. According to an expert cupper (a professional coffee taster), there are four components of a perfect cup: aroma, body, acidity, and flavor. From the moment the average coffee lover opens a fresh bag of coffee beans, the aroma beckons, percolating the senses. Even those who don't drink coffee tend to enjoy the fragrance roasted beans cast. GROWING, ROASTING, AND BREWING When determining the body of a coffee, the bean,...

Coconut oil is the Southeast Asian nation’s top agricultural export, but prices can vary widely such as when supply dwindles during typhoons.Coconut farmers and workers in the Philippines like Alexis Rea have long struggled to reap the full economic benefits of their harvests. Five years ago, he left his job near the capital Manila and travelled about 200km to work on farms in his hometown of Atimonan in Quezon province, in order to be closer to his wife and children. While his take-home pay is higher now, he told CNA finding work would be easier if there were more coconut...

Alcohol raises the risk of dementia regardless of whether people are genetically predisposed to the neurodegenerative condition, a large new study suggests. It is the latest research to confirm that even moderate alcohol consumption can pose health risks. Despite the occasional headline about the benefits of low-level drinking, research has repeatedly shown that no amount of alcohol is safe for our health. “For anyone who chooses to drink, our study suggests that greater alcohol consumption leads to higher risk of dementia,” Stephen Burgess, a statistician at the University of Cambridge, said in a statement. The study, which was published in...

An ex-Democratic lawmaker was spotted working at a Dunkin’ Donuts after dodging a lengthy prison sentence Tuesday for a first-degree burglary conviction. Former Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to 180 days on work release for an incident in 2024 when she broke into her stepmother Carol Mitchell’s home, clad in a black cat outfit. On Wednesday, Townhall columnist Dustin Grage posted a picture of Mitchell working a cash register at Dunkin’ Donuts. Mitchell will be imprisoned for roughly 6 months, but is allowed to leave each day to work at Dunkin’. INBOX: Former Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D), sentenced...

Researchers have identified a new “backup heater” in brown fat that burns energy in unexpected ways, pointing toward promising strategies for weight control and metabolic health. Credit: Stock Scientists discover alternative cellular process for producing heat that may enhance metabolic health. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which brown fat — the type of fat that burns energy — can drive the body’s metabolism. In mouse studies, they found that brown fat can use cellular fuel to generate heat in a way that enhances metabolic health. These results point...

NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY National Lobster Day on September 25 honors the taste of a seafood favorite--the lobster. Whether you like it naked, dipped in butter or love it in your soup, lobster is a seafood delicacy to be enjoyed by all. #NationalLobsterDay The simplest way to enjoy Lobster is boiled then dipped in melted butter. A couple of favorite lobster recipes include Lobster Newberg and Lobster Thermidor. It is also the main ingredient in soup, bisque, lobster rolls, and salads. Large lobsters are estimated to be 50 years old. These marine crustaceans live at the bottom of the ocean. If...

A new analysis of two large clinical trials reveals that a higher weekly dose of semaglutide (7.2 mg) can drive significantly greater weight loss and metabolic improvements in adults with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes. Credit: Shutterstock =========================================================================== High-dose semaglutide drives greater weight loss. Safety remains favorable but needs further study. A weekly semaglutide dose of 7.2 mg has been shown to markedly enhance weight loss and improve health outcomes for adults with obesity, including those who also have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Evidence from two large, international phase 3 clinical trials, published in The Lancet Diabetes &...

Editor says it was "the wrong decision" to publish the studyA photo of bottles of apple cider vinegar on the shelf in a grocery store. A paper that touted the potential weight-loss properties of apple cider vinegar in people with overweight and obesity was pulled by its publisher Tuesday. The trial was originally publishedopens in a new tab or window in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health in March 2024, but swirling concerns over the quality of the data prompted the retractionopens in a new tab or window. Concerns included the researchers' approach to statistical analysis of the data, implausible statistical...

Hershey received a treat Friday when a judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming the company's Reese's candies tricked customers by depicting spooky Halloween designs on their packaging, while the unwrapped chocolates were in fact featureless. U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian ruled Friday that the consumers who filed the class-action lawsuit failed to show that the lack of confectionary details on the chocolate and peanut butter candies, such as missing mouths and eyes on jack-'o-lanterns, ghosts and other Halloween-themed figures, had cause them economic harm.

Recent research suggests fermented kimchi may improve key markers like blood sugar and blood pressure, hinting at unexpected health benefits hidden within this traditional Korean food. Credit: Stock Research shows that eating fermented kimchi can help improve fasting glucose, lower triglycerides, and reduce high blood pressure. Researchers at the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) conducted a review examining the health effects of kimchi, a traditional Korean dish that has seen rising popularity worldwide. Kimchi is typically prepared from fermented cabbage and radish, seasoned with salt, chili powder, garlic, and ginger. Although it was once relatively uncommon in...

NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY On September 24 we are serving up a tasty dessert to celebrate National Cherries Jubilee Day. Smitten with this simply elegant dessert, cherry lovers celebrate this sweet holiday with delight. #CherriesJubileeDay Auguste Escoffier receives the credit for the Cherries Jubilee recipe. Since he knew Queen Victoria's fondness for cherries, Escoffier prepared the dish for one of her Jubilee celebrations. However, his original method didn't include ice cream. Instead, the chef poached the cherries in a simple syrup and poured warm brandy over them. Then just before serving, dramatically set the alcohol aflame. Later recipes added the...

The Altamaha bass has light gold scales with olive margins, darker brown blotches on their sides and orange on the edges of their fins. Credit: Special ============================================================================ Bartram’s and Altamaha bass, first identified in the 1980s, are now officially recognized as distinct species. Researchers at the University of Georgia have formally identified two previously unrecognized species of black bass in a newly published study: Bartram’s bass and Altamaha bass. Though descriptions of the two species are new, sightings of the fish are not. Ecologist Bud Freeman first encountered Micropterus pucpuggy, now known as Bartram’s bass, in the 1980s. A couple...