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Rogue food delivery robot trashes LA woman's garden
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories An automated food delivery robot tore up a Los Angeles woman's garden, got tangled in her fence and quickly drove away as she attempted to chase it down and stop…
Best food cities in the world - just an hour apart by train
For those who consider food the highlight of any holiday, there's one destination that absolutely must feature on your bucket list. Research conducted by Titan Travel has revealed that Italy reigns supreme as the world's top destination for food…
'Tinderbox' UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say
One shock could spark social unrest and even food riots in the UK, according to dozens of the country's top food experts, because chronic issues have left the food system a “tinderbox”. The group first identified a series of issues…
Depressed accountant stole £26,000 from food bank charity
An accountant tasked with helping a charity pay its tax bill stole more than £26,000 from the organisation. Elizabeth Burrows stole the money from the Adur Community Gateway charity, based in West Sussex, when she made a series of…
Opinion | Notable & Quotable: Media vs. Whole Foods
Whole Foods founder John Mackey in an interview for the Winter issue of Cato Institute's Free Society magazine: The first store—Safer Way, before it was Whole Foods—it struggled.. . . Then we opened the first Whole Foods Market. It…
Eating 9p food wards off tiredness, diabetes and some cancers
Studies have shown that incorporating a single food into your breakfast routine can deliver substantial health benefits. Making the nutritional food a staple of your morning meal could combat midday fatigue, while potentially lowering your chances…
Cat owners urged to avoid giving pets 5 common food items
As a rule, the Cats Protection charity advises against feeding your feline friend human food. A great deal of what we eat can prove harmful to cats and simply doesn't provide the nutrients they require. Our furry companions need a well-balanced…
UK's food system a 'tinderbox' for social unrest which could lead to violence
Chronic issues such as climate change, rising inequality and poor farming policies have left the UK 's food system as a “tinderbox” for social unrest, researchers said. A group of food experts found our food system has been left…
Uber acquiring parking app SpotHero as it moves beyond ride-hailing and food delivery
Uber said it's acquiring parking app SpotHero for an undisclosed sum. The company said it plans to offer a parking reservation experience powered by SpotHero for events and at venues and airports. Uber said it expects the deal to close in the first…
Sam Altman Fumes That It Takes Longer to Train a Human Than an AI, Plus They Eat All That Wasteful Food
AI leaders insist they've got humanity's best interests in mind. If we're to take them at their word, then we must say: they have a really unfortunate habit of sounding like they have nothing but contempt for the human race. The latest case in…
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New Research Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are Engineered More Like Cigarettes Than Food
Researchers from Harvard, Duke, and the University of Michigan are calling for ultra-processed foods to be regulated like tobacco, arguing that they're engineered for habitual overuse. The paper compares cigarettes and ultra-processed foods…
KidsPak hosts annual food drive in Loveland, Berthoud
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... KidsPak, the Loveland nonprofit that offers free meals to needy families, is hosting its annual food drive this weekend, typically providing about a third of the total food donations the organization…
Domino's just revealed how it plans to win the pizza wars after Pizza Hut's store closures-it's good news for fast food lovers
If Domino's earnings on Monday prove anything, it's that people are still eating pizza—even if fast food sales, in general, are slumping. “There seems to be a narrative out there that pizza is a challenged and declining…
Domino's defends the fast-food pizza business
Domino's has come to dominate the pizza business. | Photo: Shutterstock. Domino's has been something of an exception in the pizza market of late. The chain's same-store sales have increased for nine straight quarters, including 3.7% in the U.S. in…
Ireland's food producers driving a new wave of Michelin recognition
From salt-sprayed Atlantic beds to family-run vegetable plots, local producers are powering menus in the nation's most celebrated kitchens. That groundswell of provenance and sustainability is helping chefs turn regional flavours into international…
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