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Vote for Oxford’s own ‘Tookiebirds’ in national contest
The Oxford Eagle - Mississippi
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August 1, 2025
Published 2:12 pm Friday, August 1, 2025 What started as a secret anniversary surprise has quickly turned into a full-blown community event. Wayne Andrews, known among friends for his love of quirky online contests, wanted to do something...
Harris Teeter reopens with upgrades, ending Amelia Island’s temporary food desert
News4Jax - Florida
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August 2, 2025
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – Harris Teeter celebrated its grand reopening on Amelia Island Thursday, marking the end of renovations and providing much-needed grocery access to local residents who have faced limited shopping options. The store’s reopening...
Milford Food Bank Awarded Community Funds Grant From Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Warsaw Times Union - Indiana
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MILFORD – Milford Food Bank announced it has been awarded a $5,000 Community Fund grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF). KCCF's Community Fund grants support nonprofit organizations that address pressing community needs and...
Manipur: ‘Drink from tap’ mission launched in Tamenglong district
East Mojo
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August 2, 2025
Tamenglong: The District Administration of Tamenglong, in collaboration with the District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM), officially launched the first-ever “Drink From Tap Mission” at Akhui Village on Friday. This pioneering initiative aims to...
BCAAC food pantry donation
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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The Blair County Antique Auto Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a cruise-in at Lakemont Park on Sunday, June 29. A portion of the proceeds of that event were donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Assumption Chapel Food Pantry. Shown are (from...
13MP places Sabah’s priorities in national plan: Bung
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 2, 2025
13MP places Sabah’s priorities in national plan: Bung Published on: Saturday, August 02, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025 By: Abbey Junior Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Bung also underscored several major projects listed in the 13MP, including the...
Seattle mascot goes viral after surviving bear encounter in Alaska’s Katmai National Park
Alaska's News Source
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August 2, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, Kraken mascot Buoy stands at the top of the food chain. Not so much in the state of Alaska. In a video posted to the troll’s social page, Buoy, along with Kraken forward...
Search continues for suspect in Cleveland Save A Lot shooting as community members rally for justice
WKYC - Ohio
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August 2, 2025
As the victim recovers, the incident has left many residents shaken, particularly in an area where access to food and basic resources is already limited. CLEVELAND — A Cleveland community is demanding justice and calling for change after a woman...
Viroqua Ace Hardware store honors local CMN hero in annual 'Bucket Days' fundraiser kickoff
WKBT - Wisconsin
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VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Nelson Agri-Center Ace Hardware in Viroqua launched their annual Bucket Days fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on Friday morning, honoring local hero Liam Schott. The 10-year-old Viroqua...
Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui clinches 1,500m freestyle swimming world title
The National News
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Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui enjoyed more success at the World Swimming Championships as he won the men's 1,500m freestyle title in Fukoka, Japan, on Sunday. Hafnaoui came home in 14min, 31.54sec to finish ahead of American Bobby Finke on 14:31.59 and...
Syracuse Town Council Discusses Food Truck Ordinance During Work Session
Ink Free News - Indiana
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August 1, 2025
Members of the Syracuse Town Council discuss the details of a proposed food truck ordinance during a work session held Friday afternoon, Aug. 1. From left are Council members Bill Musser, Cindy Kaiser, Nathan Scherer and Paul Stoelting along with...
Thanking customers, supporting local healthcare
Sioux Lookout Bulletin
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The Sioux Lookout office of The Standard Insurance Brokers held their annual Customer Appreciation Day Charity BBQ on July 24 at their 34 Front Street office. Donations were collected at the free BBQ for the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre...
Outside Bites brings new flavor to Sacramento's J Street with food pop-up
CBS 13 Sacramento - California
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By James Taylor, CBS13 Photojournalist August 1, 2025 / 11:02 PM PDT / CBS Sacramento Sacramento has a new multi-vendor food pop-up on J Street Sacramento has a new multi-vendor food pop-up on J Street 01:52 It's opening night at a new outdoor...
Bangladesh secures 20% US tariff, bringing relief to exporters in world’s second-largest garment supplier
Profit by Pakistan Today
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August 2, 2025
DHAKA/KARACHI/AHMEDABAD: Bangladesh has negotiated a 20% tariff on exports to the U.S., down from the 37% initially proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing relief to exporters in the world’s second-largest garment supplier. The new rate...
Northland sees higher demand for food shelves as resources decline
Northern News Now - Minnesota
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August 2, 2025
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Northland food shelf leaders say there’s been an increase in need but a decrease in resources in recent months. Second Harvest Northland CEO Shaye Moris says the outlook for the next fiscal year is concerning....
I managed to cut Rs 6,000 restaurant food bill by 42% by using this food app and credit card discount; Here’s how I cracked the deal
The Economic Times
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August 2, 2025
Several food apps, including Zomato and Dine-out, are offering dine-in discounts at restaurants, with some discounts reaching up to 50% . The coolest thing about these offers is that they apply to both popular family restaurants and cozy little...
Tumbleweed Urgently Needs Food Donations in Billings
Mix 97.1 - Montana
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August 2, 2025
The shelves at Tumbleweed of Billings are dangerously bare. The demand for food has surged, and the pantry simply can’t keep up. Teens, and individuals in crisis are walking through the doors every day, many unsure where their next meal will come...
Gaza: ‘No one should ever be forced to risk their life to find food,’ says UN humanitarian agency
UN News
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August 1, 2025
The months-long deprivation of most life-sustaining basic goods has led to a deepening of the crisis. More than 100 people were killed, and hundreds of others injured, along food convoy routes and near Israeli-militarised distribution hubs in the...
Mojito Latin Soul Food in Winston-Salem to close after 5 years, owner cites drop in foot traffic
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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Mojito Latin Soul Food in Winston-Salem will close on August 24 due to decreased foot traffic and downtown parking changes. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Mojito Latin Soul Food, a locally owned restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, will close its doors on...
Malaysia hosts 4th World Irrigation Forum on climate and sustainability
The Sun Daily
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August 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will host the 4th World Irrigation Forum (WIF4) and the 76th International Executive Council Meeting from September 7 to 13 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The event aims to address climate change impacts and...