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Cucumbers across 14 US states recalled due to possible contamination
Whole, fresh cucumbers have been recalled by a Florida-based producer as they may be contaminated with salmonella, a gram-negative bacteria, that can cause severe diseases.
Baltimore port: What impact will bridge collapse have on shipping?
A significant bridge collapsed in the Baltimore port area following a collision with a container ship, leading to the suspension of traffic. The port, known for its car shipments and handling of agricultural products, also serves as a major hub for coal exports and liquefied natural gas.
Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow - Here's what that could mean for your garden
Spring brings gardening enthusiasts to stores. USDA's new map reflects climate change impact on plant success. Hardiness zones crucial for thriving plants in evolving climates. Temperature shifts and pests challenge gardeners, requiring adaptation for successful cultivation.
Ice Cream recall: Listeria concerns prompt removal of products across nearly 20 states
Taking precautions against the possible risk of Listeria contamination, a company based in New York has commenced an extensive recall of soft-serve ice cream cups spanning 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Over two dozen US states ban China from purchasing farmland
Some critics of efforts to limit Chinese purchases of US farmland argue they could contribute to anti-Asian sentiments. In a House Appropriations Committee hearing last year, Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) criticized an amendment from Newhouse to ban companies owned wholly or in part by the Chinese government from purchasing US farmland. She said singling out China would "perpetuate already rising anti-Asian hate."
Alone and exploited, migrant children work brutal jobs across the U.S.
These workers are part of a new economy of exploitation: Migrant children, who have been coming into the United States without their parents in record numbers, are ending up in some of the most punishing jobs in the country, a New York Times investigation found. This shadow workforce extends across industries in every state, flouting child labor laws that have been in place for nearly a century.
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Is 'greedflation' rewriting economics, or do old rules still apply?
A pandemic, a trade war, a land war, huge government spending and a global economy that has become vastly more integrated might be too complex for traditional macroeconomic theory to explain.
Dogs or cats catching Covid is low but not impossible, so why don’t we have a vaccine for pets yet?
Although the evidence so far suggests that the virus is not a major threat to pets, there is a lot left to learn.
Cabinet Reshuffle: The full list of Modi's new ministers and what they got
In the new setup, PM Modi will monitor Ministry of Science & Technology, while Amit Shah will take on the Ministry of Cooperation, in addition to Home Ministry.
Meteorological conditions around the world point to normal monsoon for India
“It doesn't look like a drought year across India,” said Jason Nicholls, a senior meteorologist at AccuWeather in Pennsylvania. “We are leaning toward a close to normal monsoon overall for the nation.” The La Nina phenomenon, which provides a boost to the Indian monsoon, is drawing to a close, international forecasters said.
Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside Indian embassy in US
During the protest, many of the pro-Khalistan Sikh youths flashing kirpans jumped on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and pasted a poster over it.
Americans get stern holiday COVID warning: 'No Christmas parties'
A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted overwhelmingly to recommend emergency-use authorization of a vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and its German partner, BioNTech SE.
Biden's win hides a dire warning for Democrats in rural US
While Democrats powered through cities and suburbs to reclaim the White House, the party slid further behind in huge rural swaths of northern battlegrounds.
Donald Trump tests limits as Cabinet members fan out to key states
Members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet are logging extra miles as mostly unofficial campaign surrogates in crucial states in the final days before Tuesday's election.
Indo-American Rajiv Shah to be named Rockefeller Foundation President
Rajiv J Shah will be the youngest person and the first Indian-American to lead the foundation, one of America's largest and most influential philanthropy organisation.
How spiked products fail to get past regulators in US
Maggi noodles may be India's first nationwide food recall, but in the US, not a day goes by without a product, food and beyond, being withdrawn from the market.
Rajiv Shah: Meet the Gujarati who may replace Nancy Powell as US Ambassador to India
Prior to joining the Obama administration, Shah served for seven years with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Devyani Khobragade case resolution complicated by marriage to US-born 'wine philosopher'
Aakash Singh Rathore developed an interest in wines while teaching and writing his doctoral dissertation in Belgium in the early 2000s.
Hedge funds cut gold bets by most since 2007
Speculators reduced net-long position in gold F&Os by 40% in the week ended Feb 19.
Record cotton crop spurs Goldman to predict price fall
Combination of higher output and falling consumption will expand global stockpiles the most since 2105.
How dalits have actually fared in Uttar Pradesh
In the last five years, Mayawati has pumped over Rs one lakh crore into various schemes, particularly for dalits and the marginalized.
Senate Democrats said to have numbers to pass reform bill
Senate Democrats have the 60 votes needed to approve a procedural motion on Thursday aimed at moving the financial-regulation bill towards a final vote, according to a leadership aide.
Monsoon likely to start on erratic note: ET survey
India may be on course this year for normal monsoon rains after last year’s drought, but early trends portend an erratic start to the season, to the frustration of farmers hoping for bountiful showers.
Obama appoints Indian-American Rajiv Shah to head USAID
Indian-Americans won one of their highest-ever appointments in the US government when President Obama on Tuesday nominated Dr Rajiv Shah as administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.
Small US banks waiting to access govt funds
Small banks in areas where housing slump hit hardest are frustrated for their inability to access govt's $700 bn rescue pkg. Rise and fall of dollar | Global stimulus pkg
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