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Harnessing Virus Tech and Solanaceae Genomics to Feed the Future
Newswise — Modern agriculture depends on a narrow band of plant biodiversity, with about 30 crops supplying the vast majority of global calories. This genetic uniformity, coupled with agricultural homogenization, has undermined food security and...

Extreme heatwave triggers fires, casualties across Italy
A deadly heatwave that swept across Europe in recent weeks has taken a heavy toll on Italy, triggering wildfires, injuring dozens, and contributing to a surge in heat-related deaths, according to local authorities and international research data,...
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The #1 Whole Grain to Eat to Help Decrease Cholesterol, According to a Dietitian
Bulgur is a whole grain that’s as nutrient-dense as other whole-grain options. Its soluble fiber content can help lower cholesterol levels by reducing the amount of LDL ("bad") cholesterol in your bloodstream. Bulgur is also a good source of...

NATO’s 5% Defense Pledge and Italy: Can It? Will It?
Reaching NATO’s 3.5% of GDP target for core defense spending for debt-ridden and politically fractured countries like Italy will be a challenge. Even with financial support from the European Union’s ReArm Europe Plan and SAFE program, Prime...

Man Dies After Being Sucked Into Plane Engine at Italy’s Milan Airport; Major Security Breach Under Probe
On July 8, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded at Milan Bergamo Airport, Italy, when a man in his mid-30s was sucked into the engine of a Volotea Airlines Airbus A319 while it was taxiing on the runway. The individual reportedly bypassed airport...

Shares in WK Kellogg soar on reports of a takeover by Italy’s Ferrero
Published on 10/07/2025 - 8:02 GMT+2•Updated 8:05 WK Kellogg stock rose almost 60% in overnight trading on Wall Street on Thursday morning, coming to $27.87 per share (€23.74). This came after a more modest jump of 3.49% seen during Wednesday’s...

Helen W. Clouser
Helen W. ClouserGLADSTONE — Helen W. Clouser, age 102, of Gladstone, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Helen was born on January 8, 1923 in Rapid River, Mich., the daughter of Lyda and Andrew (Bennett) Wils. She...

Missoni Brings An Italian Summer To Hôtel Swexan
Missoni is bringing an Italian summer to Hôtel Swexan.Chase Hall Italian fashion house, Missoni, is debuting an exclusive partnership with Dallas’ boutique luxury property, Hôtel Swexan, debuting a rooftop pool pop-up through September. Famed for...

Michigan's WK Kellogg cereal maker set to be bought by Italian candymaker Ferrero
Michigan's WK Kellogg Co., the cereal giant, is set to be acquired by the Italian candymaker behind Ferrero Rocher in a nearly $3 billion deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. A deal with parent Ferrero SpA, the maker of Butterfinger...

Italy's Defense Minister Says 'growing Russian Threat'
3 Russia could pose a military threat to NATO in the next five years. Russia could become a direct threat to NATO within the next five years, Italian Defense Minister Gvido Crozetto told lawmakers following a NATO summit in The Hague, Reuters...

‘Healthcare isn’t just about social welfare; it’s an investment into the future economy’, says STADA CEO
Peter Goldschmidt, STADA CEO Insider attended the launch of the STADA Health Report 2025 in Berlin last week, which outlines the top trends driving healthcare in Europe. The STADA Health Report 2025 has emphasised the important role of healthy...

The Observer: In dark times, be the designated optimist Ron McAllister
The poet Jane Kenyon referred to her dog, with whom she often walked in the woods around her New Hampshire farmhouse, as “the designated optimist.” In the woods, her companion was allowed off-leash, but when they were back on the main road, Kenyon...

From Russia to The Bahamas: Women outnumber men in these countries and here's why
In many parts of the world, the number of women and men is fairly balanced. But in several countries, women actually outnumber men. This is largely due to migration, life expectancy and even cultural dynamics that has over time led to a population...

Does Medical Cannabis Alleviate Chronic Pain?
Cannabis use for medical purposes is on the rise, especially for the management of chronic pain. Marco Ternelli, MSc Pharm, a compounding pharmacist in Bibbiano, Italy, fields a steady stream of about 1000 such prescription requests every month,...

UniDoc Health Corp. to Participate in Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025)
UniDoc showcases its ongoing humanitarian and healthcare innovation efforts at international event in Rome, Italy VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / UniDoc Health Corp. (CSE:UDOC)(FRA:L7T)(OTCQB:UDOCF) is pleased to announce that it...

Extreme heatwave triggers fires, casualties across Italy as temperatures begin to recede
ROME, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A deadly heatwave that swept across Europe in recent weeks has taken a heavy toll on Italy, triggering wildfires, injuring dozens, and contributing to a surge in heat-related deaths, according to local authorities and...

Verra Mobility And Sixt Partner To Offer Electronic Toll Payment Solution To Vehicle Renters In Italy
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Verra Mobility offers a safe, fast, and environmentally friendly experience to rental car drivers in Italy MESA, Ariz., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM ), a leading provider of smart...

Popular Winter Park restaurant temporarily closes over rodents, insects, other health violations
WINTER PARK, Fla. — A health inspection by the state prompted a popular Italian restaurant in Winter Park to close its doors, but not for long. Health inspectors found Prato, located at 124 N. Park Ave., had a number of health violations. Among...

Measles cases In U.S. hit 1,288, highest since disease eliminated in 2000
Of the 1,288 confirmed rpeorted cases in the United States this year, 92% are among those unvaccinated, the CDC said. Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz/U.S. Air Force July 9 (UPI) -- The number of reported measles cases in the United States...

The Shore’s Italian Renaissance | Let’s Eat
Going far beyond Chicken Parm, Craig LaBan takes us on a tour of the Jersey Shore restaurants redefining Italian cuisine. Also in this edition: — Mike Klein and Kiki Aranita If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here. Musette, an...