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Biden To Welcome Japan’s Suga As First Guest and Key Ally in China Strategy
Reporting
— Apr 16, 2021
President Joe Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday as the first foreign leader to visit his White House, underscoring Tokyo’s central role in the U.S. strategy to counter the challenge of…
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All G7 Leaders Support Japan’s Plan To Hold Olympics This Summer: Japan PM
Reporting
— Feb 19, 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that all Group of Seven leaders expressed their support for Japan’s plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Suga made the comment to reporters after a virtual G7 meeting…
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States Start Banning Sugar-Laced Drinks From Food Stamps Purchases
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— Aug 5, 2025
More states are jumping on the “Make America Healthy Again” bandwagon by starting to limit what can be possible purchased with food stamps. The goal is for recipients to picky healthier food options and steer away from…
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Cattle On Feed Rises, Grains Mostly Higher
Finance
— Aug 31, 2026
Traders see mixed signals in cattle and grain markets, with October'26 feeder cattle potentially testing lower levels around 306 and sugar #11 eyeing a move toward 30, while soybean oil and sugar remain buoyant on supply-demand dynamics and biofuel demand. USDA data show August cattle on feed rising 1.8% year over year to 11.117 million head due to longer feeding periods, as grain futures swing between modest gains and losses in latest sessions.
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Wall Street Is Ready To Invest In America’s Energy Future. If Washington Permits It.
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Watchdog reports forced labor persists in DR sugarcane
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— Aug 18, 2026
A human rights investigation by Corporate Accountability Lab finds ongoing forced labor on Central Romana Corporation’s sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic, where up to about 8,000 workers face low wages and poor living conditions, with ties alleged to U.S. figures including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. The findings follow a 2022 CBP ban on Central Romana products that was reversed last year under the Trump administration, prompting calls to reinstate the ban and tighten U.S. trade enforcement to prevent abuses in supply chains.
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Mankai Duckweed Shows Promise In Lowering Blood Sugar Levels For Type 2 Diabetes
Reporting
— Sep 26, 2024
Duckweed covering the head of a frog. MATTHEW BAXTER VIA PEXELS. “> A new study has revealed that when consumed after meals, Mankai duckweed, a small aquatic plant, has the ability to significantly reduce blood sugar…
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Coca-Cola Announces New Sugar Cane Coke Product
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— Jul 22, 2025
It’s sure to be a sweet deal. Coca-Cola will release a drink made with cane sugar in the United States, ABC News reported. The soft drink company made the announcement Tuesday. President Donald Trump posted the news…
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Trump Claims Coca‑Cola Agrees to Sugar Switch — Company Responds
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— Jul 17, 2025
The “Cola Wars” has apparently hit the White House. President Donald Trump said he suggested to Coca-Cola to change its formula use real cane sugar in Coke in the U.S. However, the company is mum so far, per the…
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Fans Chant ‘USA’ at Sugar Bowl Following New Orleans Attack
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— Jan 3, 2025
The Sugar Bowl took a sweet turn after fans shouted “U-S-A, U-S-A” before and after the National Anthem. The game between Georgia and Notre Dame Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was delayed a day after what is being…
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On X · @BoySpyce
Boy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami Foreign
Nigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering.
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Somali Traders Seek Routes Amid Red Sea Insecurity
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Mogadishu Seaport received its first direct sugar shipment from Sri Lanka as traders bypass Gulf routes after Red Sea tensions displaced over 85,000 in Yemen.
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Priya Raman
Finding longer routes might raise costs for Somali businesses but avoiding the Gulf instability is probably the safer choice right now.
Rookie Lombard Powers Yankees Past Rockies 6-1
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— Sep 10, 2026
Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. hit his first career grand slam in a 6-1 Yankees win over the Colorado Rockies, making it New York’s first slam of 2026 and placing him as the second-youngest Yankee to reach the feat at 21 years, 99 days. Will Warren earned the win as Judge returned from injury with two hits, while Lombard’s third homer of the season came off Tomoyuki Sugano, with Luis García Jr. and Cody Bellinger also going deep.
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Lombard’s first grand slam at 21 looks like the start of something big for the Yankees lineup.
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Dairy Queen revives Pumpkin Pie Blizzard for fall, end date undisclosed
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— Aug 31, 2026
Dairy Queen’s 2026 fall menu launches August 31 for a limited time, bringing back the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard along with two new items—the Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard and the Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler—while August also marks the debut of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard as Blizzard of the Month in the early fall rollout.
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Activists ask India's Supreme Court to close food warning label loophole
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— Sep 7, 2026
Indian health activists have challenged a government plan for red front-of-pack labels that trigger warnings only when two of three nutrients exceed limits, arguing it creates an industry-friendly loophole that could let unhealthy products evade warnings, including those high in sugar alone. The government says stricter, nutrient-specific warnings could be introduced in later phases and a Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for September 10 to weigh the complaint, amid ongoing industry pushback and public health concerns.
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Derek Foss
If companies helped write the rules, of course there's a loophole. Hope the Court sides with public health over industry profits on this one.
Burton Replaces Herbst at Daytona; Heim to 2027 Seat
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— Aug 29, 2026
23XI Racing announced Riley Herbst will miss the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona due to lingering effects from last weekend’s incident, with Harrison Burton stepping into the No. 35 Toyota for the race. Burton, who won the 2024 Daytona summer event and last competed regularly in Cup, will run in place of Herbst in the final race of the regular season at Daytona.
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Russia Repurposes Training Missiles As Ukraine Faces Critical Patriot Shortage
Russia is reportedly firing repurposed training missiles at Ukraine, allowing Moscow to sustain a record ballistic campaign while Kyiv struggles with dwindling stocks of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors.
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Keto Diet Outperforms Other Diets in U.S. Trial
Health
— Aug 27, 2026
A ketogenic, low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may offer greater metabolic benefits for people with obesity and prediabetes, including reductions in liver fat and improvements in blood sugar control, compared with Mediterranean or low-fat diets, according to multiple randomized trials. While all three diets aid weight loss, the keto plan showed the strongest signals for metabolic health beyond weight loss itself.
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India Abandons Front-Label Warnings on Chips, Soda
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— Aug 25, 2026
A cross-border look at India’s fight over front-of-pack nutritional warnings shows big food firms continuing to resist prominent front labels, with regulators proposing a black-and-white table of sugar, fat and salt instead of colorful warnings and the Supreme Court now reviewing the decision amid concerns that up to 450 million Indians could be obese or overweight by 2050. Experts argue that interpretive labeling can promote healthier choices, but industry groups and regulators remain at odds over how to balance clarity, cultural cuisine differences, and portion control.
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Record Heat Grips French Wine Industry
Environment
— Aug 19, 2026
Climate change is driving earlier grape ripening and shorter growing cycles worldwide, leading to higher sugar and alcohol levels while reducing acidity and altering flavor balance, with heat, drought and wildfires harming yields in key wine regions. In France, extreme heat and drought have pushed harvests earlier, delayed official forecasts, and heightened uncertainty about crop size and quality across multiple regions.
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Hershey bets on savory Halloween snacks
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— Aug 19, 2026
Hershey is broadening its Halloween lineup beyond chocolate to savory snacks like popcorn and pretzels and zero-sugar options to align with health trends and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while chocolate remains a staple and early-season sales are growing. The company is using AI to speed product development as it leverages data on consumer behavior and early purchasing, with Halloween contributing a sizable share of confectionery sales nationwide.
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Cardiologist Dietitian Endorse Edamame
Health
— Aug 17, 2026
Experts advocate edamame as a heart-healthy, convenient plant-protein snack that can displace foods high in saturated fat and sodium; broader findings also indicate that starting in early adulthood, men may benefit more from legumes while women gain protection from cruciferous vegetables, and that aging adults should limit sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats. A daily avocado-and-mango combo has been linked to modest improvements in vascular function, reinforcing a pattern that diverse plant-based choices can support cardiovascular health.
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Here’s What Doves And Hawks Think About The UN’s Iran War Crime Report
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Brewers Host Rockies Three-Game Series After Break
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— Jul 24, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers sit atop the NL Central at 64-38 with a seven-game lead and open a three-game home series against the struggling Colorado Rockies, aiming to extend their recent winning run. Milwaukee’s power and offense are led by Jake Bauers and Brice Turang with steady production from Contreras, while Colorado relies on hitters like Hunter Goodman and Mickey Moniak as Tomoyuki Sugano faces off against Brewers lefty Shane Drohan in the series opener.
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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on 500+ Canadian Goods
World
— Jul 19, 2026
The United States has imposed or announced a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports across sectors including steel, apparel, footwear, sugar, and more, with enforcement set to begin around late July 2026. Brazil vows reciprocal measures and argues the tariffs are politically motivated, as domestic political dynamics involving Lula and Bolsonaro intersect with a broader struggle over trade and global supply chains.
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Junk Food Giant Sugar Crashes In Part Due To MAHA Trends
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— Jul 14, 2026
PepsiCo's growth is depleting as many Americans opt for healthier snack options, Reuters reported Monday.
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‘I Am Not A Nutritionist’: GOP Rep Presses ‘Expert’ On Why Taxpayers Need To Pay For People’s Soda
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— Jun 26, 2026
Republican Texas Rep. Brandon Gill pressed a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) advocate Thursday on why taxpayers should pay for sugary drinks. The House Oversight subcommittee examined waste, fraud and…
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Feds Charge Former NYPD Official, Alleged ‘Sugar Daddy’ In Massive Bribery Scheme
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— Feb 13, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday charged the former head of the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) School Safety Division with allegedly taking multiple bribes from a businessman who, per documents, called…
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On X · @ChelseaFC
Chelsea FC Posts Early 0-0 Update in Premier League Clash with Brentford
The official @ChelseaFC account posted “COYB! 👊” (Come On You Blues) alongside the scoreline 🐝 0-0 ⚫️ at the 1-minute mark of their Premier League match against Brentford (#CFC | #BRECHE). It is a standard live match-day hype and score update from the club. It is trending because it is real-time content during a live Premier League fixture, drawing immediate engagement from the large Chelsea fanbase, match followers, and rival supporters checking in on the game.
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