Georgia, the peach state, is out of peaches. Here's why, and how locals are coping
The Peach State lost more than 90% of this year's crop after a February heat wave followed by two late-spring cold snaps. The triple-whammy inflated prices of the fruit. It also moved much of the local market — in some cases, quite unwillingly — to California peaches.
2023-07-15 18:29
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares state of emergency over food
The president plans to provide protection to farmers targeted by notorious kidnapping gangs.
2023-07-15 01:16
Surging Food Prices Spur Nigeria to Declare a State of Emergency
Nigeria declared a state of emergency that would allow the government to take exceptional steps to improve food
2023-07-14 19:20
Grantham's Ross Edgely makes second attempt at longest non-stop lake swim
Ross Edgley hopes to swim 171km in Lake Trasimeno, in Italy, after abandoning a previous bid.
2023-07-14 17:24
Why Summer Heat Is More Likely to Ground Your Flight Than Cold Weather
The summer travel season got a rocky start in late June when thunderstorms, coupled with airport staff shortages
2023-07-14 16:46
Thailand’s PM Race Can Take a Whole New Turn, Here’s How
After failing to win over Thai conservatives in his first attempt to become prime minister, things are looking
2023-07-14 12:57
Factbox-Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the
2023-07-14 07:18
Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Is ‘Possibly’ Carcinogenic, Yet Safe at Common Use Levels, WHO Says
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in everything from diet drinks, yogurt, ice cream and breakfast cereals to medicines,
2023-07-14 06:51
Actors Go on Strike in New Blow to Struggling Hollywood Studios
For the first time in six decades, Hollywood writers and actors are on strike at the same time
2023-07-14 03:53
India Considers Banning Most Rice Exports as Local Prices Surge
India, the world’s biggest rice shipper, is considering banning exports of most rice varieties, a move that may
2023-07-13 14:53
Barclays, Yes Bank Raise India Inflation Forecast as Prices Jump
A higher-than-expected India inflation reading in June has prompted some economists to raise their forecasts for consumer price
2023-07-13 14:15
Tornado Hits Chicago Area, Forcing Over 330 Flight Cancellations
A tornado that struck the Chicago area on Wednesday canceled more than 300 flights at the city’s two
2023-07-13 10:55