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Who needs quinoa? 17 overlooked and affordable superfoods, from peas and potatoes to popcorn and even sugar
What is a superfood? According to Italian scientists writing in the journal Frontiers in Food Science and Technology in February, the term was coined in the 1960s to describe foods that could fight malnutrition. It wasn’t until the 00s that it was...
Cobb-Vantress makes 3 appointments to leadership team
Cobb-Vantress announces the appointment of three executives to its leadership team. Will Sawyer Will SawyerCobb-VantressWill Sawyer has been promoted to Vice President, Global Business Operations and Strategy. Since joining Cobb in December 2024...

Arizona reports first plague death in nearly two decades
(CNN) — A person died from pneumonic plague in Arizona last week, the first death from the disease in this region in nearly two decades. This death might bring to mind the bubonic plague, the form of the plague that killed millions during the...
Bridget Moynahan Cast For 'Boston Blue' Premiere
Fans can hardly contain their excitement for Donnie Wahlberg’s Blue Bloods spin-off, Boston Blue. While the series is confirmed for CBS later this fall, it’s remained unclear who will appear in the spin-off. So when Donnie posted a selfie from...

Debunking Israeli propaganda in times of genocide
We live in interesting but brutal times. It is evident that myths are biting the dust with long held narratives dissolving when exposed to the harsh and bloody reality. Nowhere is this more evident than with all the myths that propped up Israel...

Crisis as Catalyst: How Some Businesses Transformed Pain into Power
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- What does it take to succeed in a business world defined by rapid change, digital breakthroughs, and growing sustainability pressures? For the winners of the 2025 Golden Bull Award, the answer...

OssFest and more festivals to celebrate this weekend in the GTA
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto & GTA People on the Ossington Ave. during OssFest 2022. Photo by Ossington BIA /Facebook It’s summer, it’s hot, and it’s Toronto — which means festival season! Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet,...

Attractions & Places to Visit in Bologna
Written by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers and Lana Law Updated Jul 25, 2025 Bologna, for all its size and importance as the capital of its province and of Emilia-Romagna, is an easy city to visit, and many visitors find it one of Italy's most appealing....

Cuzco and the Sacred Valley: A wine lover's guide
The World Heritage-listed city of Cuzco (Cusco), high in the Peruvian Andes, is the former capital of the Incan empire, one of the most extraordinary civilisations in the Americas. Modern Cuzco is a chaos of colour, mammoth stonework and...

Stock up on all your holiday essentials for less, thanks to the Boots Big Summer Sale
There’s never been a better time to stock up on summer essentials! (Picture: Metro/Boots/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission –...

Joe Vigil, running coach who shaped champions, dies at 95
Joe Vigil, a renowned coach and leading expert on distance running and altitude training who built Adams State, a little-known university in Colorado, into a dynastic cross-country and track and field power, producing 19 men's and women's national...

Thane Sessions Court Grants Bail To Auto-Rickshaw Driver Accused Of Hitting Traffic Cop; Slams Auto Drivers For Violations
Thane Sessions court grants bail to rickshaw driver accused of injuring traffic DCP in hit-and-run incident | Representative Image Thane: The Thane Sessions Court, while granting bail to an auto-rickshaw driver accused of ramming into an on-duty...

Mercy Sister Pat Murphy, 96, longtime advocate for immigrants, dies
Mercy Sister Patricia M. Murphy, 96, died July 21 in the company of her Mercy Sisters, family members and colleagues who joined her in her ceaseless efforts to promote justice and human dignity, especially for immigrants and refugees. Sister Pat...

Canada has issued new urgent travel advisories for several popular vacation spots
If you've got vacation plans coming up, you may want to check the latest travel warnings before finalizing your itinerary. The federal government just updated a bunch of travel advisories, and some involve serious risks. The latest trip advisories...

NPR Is the Only Thing Saving Poor, Barefooted Children From the Information Kalahari
We have been told there are food deserts. Some low-income communities in the United States lack stores that sell healthy and affordable food. The lack of store access in these communities--sometimes called food deserts--may contribute to poor...
We should heed PAHO warning: ‘Major (NCD) storm on the horizon’
We would like to believe that the leaders of Jamaica’s health sector always have their eyes peeled to developments elsewhere which could signal coming danger, and thus begin to prepare to take proactive action here. In this regard, we point to the...

Authorities confiscate over $600,000 worth of goods after cracking down on massive black market operation — here's what's happening
An international crime ultimately requires international coordination to prevent. by Michael MuirJuly 19, 2025 An international wildlife trafficking organization in Peru was brought to a halt after authorities broke up the operation, arresting a...

From Nature to Nanotechnology: The Bioactivities of Mangiferin Explored
Introduction Mangiferin (2-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxy-9H-xanthen-9-one) is a naturally occurring xanthone glycoside that is found in significant quantities in various parts of the mango tree (Mangifera indica L)., including the...

Countdown begins for eighth China International Import Expo
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] With the 100-day countdown set to begin on Sunday, preparations for the eighth China International Import Expo have been advancing steadily. Officials say this year's expo, which will run from November 5-10 in...

Obituary: Margaret (Peggy) Crile McKee
January 12, 1945 – July 7, 2025 Margaret (Peggy) Crile McKee, MD, a physician and pulmonologist who devoted much of her career to caring for Native Americans in Arizona, passed away after a long struggle with cancer near her home on the shores of...