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  • American tomato farmers say business is booming after Trump's tariffs on Mexican produce 💪

    07/21/2025 10:38:04 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 62 replies
    Not The Bee ^ | July 21, 2025 | Harris Rigby
    Would you look at that? Trump's tariffs are having their intended impact for American businesses. At least for now. In Alabama, farmers are showing their gratitude for President Trump's tariffs which are making business boom in the produce world. It's only been two days now and we've actually had a lot more calls of people having interest in doing business and the price hasn't even changed. So, this leveling the playing field with international trade actually ... levels the playing field? A 17% tariff was all it took?? From NBC 13 in Birmingham: Many are concerned this will mean higher...
  • Grapefruit Warning: It Can Interact with Common Medications

    07/21/2025 7:10:18 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 37 replies
    Healthline ^ | March 15, 2023 | Medically reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD — Written by Matthew Thorpe, MD, PhD
    Grapefruit and its close relatives can increase the blood levels of certain drugs and cause serious side effects. Affected drugs include some medications for blood pressure and heart rhythm, among others. Grapefruit is a delicious citrus fruit with many health benefits. However, it can interact with some common medications, altering their effects on your body. If you’re curious about the grapefruit warning on many medicines, this article will help you understand why it’s there and what your options are. Here’s a closer look at 31 common drugs that may have dangerous interactions with grapefruit, as well as some alternatives. Note:...
  • By the Patriots’ Stadium, Robert Kraft’s Data Crunchers Track Antisemitism

    07/20/2025 9:37:26 AM PDT · by Racketeer · 12 replies
    Wall Street Journal ^ | July 19, 2025 | Douglas Belkin
    The 30-employee operation in Foxborough is pursuing a Moneyball approach to one of society’s oldest problems FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—A day after an attacker in Boulder, Colo., aimed Molotov cocktails into a crowd of people advocating for Israel, Adam Katz watched the nation’s real-time reaction roll across a giant monitor in his office. Floor-to-ceiling screens distilled patterns from social-media posts worldwide that flooded into computers at the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, where Katz is president. One graph caught his eye. It showed a rise in messages calling the attack a “false flag” operation orchestrated by Jews to manipulate public opinion. “The concern...
  • The 10-Minute Mango Hack That Extends Shelf Life For Nearly A Month

    07/18/2025 9:45:07 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 17 replies
    Study Finds ^ | July 17, 2025 | Dr Mekhala Vithana, Edith Cowan University
    In A Nutshell Researchers found that dipping mangoes in ozonated water for 10 minutes before refrigeration reduced cold-related fruit damage by over 60%. The treatment extended storage life from the typical 14 days to up to 28 days without affecting taste or quality. This method boosts the fruit’s natural antioxidant defenses, helping it survive cold temperatures better. The technology is simple, chemical-free, and compatible with existing post-harvest washing systems, making it a practical tool to cut food waste and expand market reach. ============================================================================== PERTH, Western Australia — Mango lovers might soon find their favorite tropical fruit staying fresh much longer,...
  • The Unexpected Superfood for Diabetes: Scientists Identify New Health Benefits of Potatoes

    07/18/2025 7:34:42 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 54 replies
    Scitech Daily ^ | August 14, 2024 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    The health benefits of potatoes are misunderstood, according to research by professor Neda Akhavan in UNLV’s Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences. Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan’s recent research identifies potatoes as a potential superfood for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. New research reveals that properly prepared potatoes can offer significant health benefits, including cardiovascular improvements, for people with Type 2 diabetes, challenging their negative dietary reputation. The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that...
  • Judge orders famous Seattle nude beach closed because people keep having sex in public there

    07/16/2025 2:02:11 PM PDT · by dennisw · 48 replies
    DAILYMAIL.COM ^ | 16 July 2025 | MARTHA WILLIAMS FOR
    A Seattle judge has ordered that a popular beach be closed because it has become a hot spot for public sex and nudity. King County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung has given the city two weeks to handle the ongoing inappropriate behavior occurring at Denny Blaine Park. The waterfront park has become known as a nudist spot for over 50 years, though it is not specifically designated by Seattle Parks and Recreation as a clothing optional park. Residents of the Denny Blaine area have reported an escalation in aggressive sexual behaviors over the last few years at the park, and...
  • Why Are Lilies So Toxic To Cats?

    07/08/2025 11:24:57 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 9 replies
    IFL Science ^ | February 4, 2025 | Holly Large
    Lily poisoning can be fatal to cats if left untreated. Image credit: Chamomile_Olya/Shutterstock.com ====================================================================== As hard as it is to keep a cat away from something they’ve got their sights set on, it’s worth them looking at you like they’re going to eat your eyeballs when it comes to lilies. Though beautiful, these flowers are highly toxic to cats – but why? Turns out it’s something of a mystery. What is lily poisoning? There are lots of flowers and plants called lilies, but it’s species of true lilies – those belonging to the Lilium genus – and daylilies – the...
  • The Devil in a Little Green Bottle: A History of Absinthe

    07/04/2025 4:24:51 PM PDT · by kawhill · 56 replies
    Science History Institute ^ | October 5, 2010 | Jesse Hicks
    "Lanfray had drunk his way through the previous day, beginning near dawn with a shot of absinthe diluted in water. A second absinthe shot soon followed."
  • The Garden Thread - July, 2025

    07/01/2025 5:32:22 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 559 replies
    July, 1, 2025 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
    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...
  • Suburban wildlife question

    06/25/2025 5:24:23 PM PDT · by Dacula · 94 replies
    6-25-2025 | Self
    I need to get rid of some wildlife in my suburban Atlanta backyard. My biggest problem is wife foxes. I have three that have dug a hole and live in the ground. They are about the size of a medium sized dog.
  • Summertime PSA: If you see one of these in your tree, kill it immediately

    06/25/2025 8:05:04 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 59 replies
    Not The Bee ^ | June 25, 2025 | Harambe Harambe
    Ahh, summertime: A season for kicking back, relaxing, grilling and barbecuing. And also a time for these horrific monsters: Credit: Joe Boggs via WCMH But what ARE these horrific lumps?! From one local report in Ohio: Caterpillars that are camouflage experts and known to cause damage to a variety of plants are now hatching in Ohio. Joe Boggs, an assistant professor with Ohio State University Extension, is warning residents to be on the lookout for bagworms, which are the caterpillars of bagworm moths. The insects create a bag around themselves using silk and pieces of their host plant, which camouflages...
  • TRUMP MADE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

    06/22/2025 10:14:35 AM PDT · by Racketeer · 22 replies
    X ^ | June 21, 2025 | Dr. Eli David
    America Under Obama America Under Trump
  • One Avocado a Day Could Help You Sleep Better, Says Groundbreaking Study

    06/20/2025 10:47:08 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 38 replies
    Scitech Daily ^ | June 20, 2025 | Vickie Fite, Hass Avocado Board
    A new study reveals that eating one avocado per day may enhance sleep, highlighting an unexpected connection between nutrition and sleep quality. The findings build on growing evidence linking avocados to heart health and suggest intriguing potential for dietary choices to influence sleep-related health factors. Credit: Shutterstock Daily avocado intake was linked to better sleep and heart health, likely due to key nutrients, according to a new analysis of a major dietary study. A new study suggests that eating one avocado per day may help improve sleep. Research now confirms that sleep is just as important for overall health as...
  • You Don’t Need To Lose Weight To Get Healthier, Says Harvard Study

    06/16/2025 6:56:30 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 89 replies
    Scitech Daily ^ | June 15, 2025 | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
    A new study by Harvard and Ben Gurion University researchers found that nearly one-third of individuals who followed a healthy diet did not lose weight, but still saw meaningful improvements in cardiometabolic health. Credit: Stock Healthy eating can significantly improve metabolic health even without weight loss. ======================================================================== New research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University in Israel reveals that nearly one-third of people who stuck to a healthy diet didn’t lose any weight, but still saw impressive health improvements. Even without shedding pounds, participants experienced key benefits to their cardiometabolic health. These included higher...
  • Scientists “Were in Awe” as They Witnessed Longhorn Crazy Ants Perform Uncanny Feats of ‘Swarm’ Intelligence

    06/13/2025 1:21:40 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 33 replies
    The Debrief ^ | June 13, 2025 | Staff
    Scientists studying the cooperative behavior of Longhorn Crazy Ants (Paratrechina longicornis) witnessed individual colony members performing several seemingly impossible feats of swarm intelligence, such as anticipating and clearing potential obstructions for other members transporting food back to the nest. The team that witnessed the unexpected behavior initially assumed individual Longhorn Crazy Ants were somehow anticipating others’ needs and acting accordingly. However, laboratory experiments confirmed the ants were instead working collectively like neurons in the human brain to perform advanced planning tasks with a level of forethought well beyond any individual ant’s limited brain capacity. Witnessing Longhorn Crazy Ants Using Swarm...
  • What Is Anthocyanin? Foods List, Benefits, and More

    06/09/2025 8:41:02 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 1 replies
    Healthline ^ | Staff
    Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes are not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also contain a range of plant compounds that benefit your health. Anthocyanin is one such example. This antioxidant of the flavonoid family is purported to reduce inflammation and protect you from conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. You may want to know how to get this compound in your diet. This article explains what anthocyanin is, plus its health benefits and the foods and drinks that contain it. What is anthocyanin? Anthocyanins are a group of antioxidants found in red,...
  • Never Too Late to Start Eating the MIND Diet That May Prevent Dementia: New Study of 90,000 People

    06/08/2025 6:39:53 PM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 52 replies
    The Good News Network ^ | June 8, 2025 | The Good News Network Staff
    It’s never too late to start eating better to prevent dementia, according a new analysis of research involving 90,000 adults. People over the age of 45 who followed a dietary pattern known as the MIND diet were “significantly” less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia, said the University of Hawaii scientists. The MIND diet stands for Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, and was developed by the late Martha Clare Morris, ScD, a Rush University nutritional epidemiologist. It combines the traditional Mediterranean diet with the blood pressure-lowering DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). It includes proven...
  • Chinese bioterror suspects' arrests signal communist country plotting 'something worse' than COVID: expert

    06/07/2025 8:36:18 AM PDT · by Phoenix8 · 6 replies
    FOX ^ | 6/7/2025 | D’Abrosca
    After the pattern of recent covert communist Chinese infiltrations of the U.S. continued with the arrest of two suspected "bioterrorists" in Michigan this week, one expert said it's time to sever relations with China completely. "The only way to stop this is to sever relations with China," attorney and Chinese Communist Party expert Gordon Chang told Fox News Digital. "And I know people think that's drastic, but we are being overwhelmed, and we are going to get hit. And we are going to get hit really hard. Not just with COVID, not just with fentanyl, but perhaps with something worse."...
  • Ancient Mediterranean Berry Shows Promise in Fighting Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    06/04/2025 12:37:43 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 20 replies
    Study Finds ^ | June 04, 2025 | Soumaya Wahabi, University of Jendouba
    Strawberry tree extracts helped treat ulcerative colitis in rats. (HJBC/Shutterstock) In a nutshell A traditional Mediterranean plant, the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo), showed strong protective effects against ulcerative colitis in rats, performing nearly as well as a common prescription drug. The extract worked by reducing inflammation, preventing tissue damage, and restoring antioxidant enzyme levels, suggesting multiple mechanisms of action. While promising, these findings are from animal studies, and more research is needed before the extract can be considered a safe or effective treatment for humans. ======================================================================== JENDOUBA, Tunisia — A humble fruit from the Mediterranean region might hold the key...
  • FDA Updates Tomato Recall To Most Serious Classification, “Serious Adverse Health Consequences Or Death”

    06/03/2025 1:21:33 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 32 replies
    100 Percent Fed Up ^ | May 30, 2025 | Staff
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall, the most serious designation, for tomatoes potentially containing deadly bacteria. Class I recalls indicate a potential for “serious adverse health consequences or death.” Williams Farms Repack LLC recalled multiple tomato sizes due to potential salmonella contamination. The FDA updated the recall to Class I designation on Wednesday. Williams Farms Repack LLC Recalls Tomatoes Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination https://t.co/VZrbo0NEfQ pic.twitter.com/whsBY5IZTD — U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) May 2, 2025 Daily Mail reports: The recall covers shipments from April 23 to April 28 sold in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina....