CHICAGO, Illinois: The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon is the first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu in swine in the country. Pigs can spread bird flu more quickly because they can become co-infected with bird and human viruses, which could swap genes to form a new, more dangerous virus that can easily infect humans. The USDA stated that the Oregon case does not 

For first time, US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig at Oregon farm

Pig at Oregon farm is first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu in swine

H5N1 bird flu confirmed in a pig at a farm in Oregon

CHICAGO, Illinois: Value meals helped McDonald's U.S. sales recover in the third quarter, but an E. coli outbreak tied to the company's Quarter Pounder hamburgers could dent that recovery in the final months of the year. McDonald's reported this week that U.S. same-store sales-sales at locations open for at least a year-increased by 0.3 percent from July to September. In response to a disappointing second quarte

E. coli outbreak could slow McDonald's US sales, says official

$5 value meal helps McDonald's US recover sales

McDonald's US sales rebound on value meals, but E. coli slows recovery

CHICAGO, Illinois: McDonald's has identified onions from Taylor Farms in Salinas, California, as the source of a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers, prompting the fast-food giant to pull the menu item from several states.  The outbreak has affected at least 49 people across 10 states, with one reported death. Health investigators are focusing on slivered onions as the probable sourc

McDonald's says onions from California farm caused E. coli outbreak

McDonald's blames California-based farm onions for E. coli outbreak

Onions from California-based farm caused E. coli outbreak: McDonald's

Utah's leaders are taking steps to protect the state's shrinking agricultural land by issuing conservation easements. The move will limit non-agricultural uses on protected lands and ensure they remain dedica

Utah to protect lands dedicated to farming and ranching

Utah has lost a quarter of its farm land since 1960s

Move to stop shrinking of agricultural land in Utah

OAK BROOK, Illinois: TreeHouse Foods has announced that hundreds of frozen waffle products sold at major retailers like Walmart and Target are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination.  The company initiated the voluntary recall after routine testing at its production facility revealed the possible presence of the harmful bacteria. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Canadian food 

TreeHouse Foods recalls listeria-tainted frozen waffle products

Listeria forces recall of hundreds of frozen waffle products

Hundreds of listeria-tainted frozen waffle products recalled

DURANT, Oklahoma: Federal officials say a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds, now including ready-to-eat meals sent to U.S. schools, restaurants, and major retailers.  The recall covers various prepared foods such as salads, burritos, and wraps sold at stores like Costco, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart, and Kroger. The affecte

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry

Listeria-tainted meat and poultry expands to US, schools, restaurants

12 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled due to listeria

      PEACH BOTTOM TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania: Ingesting toxic mushrooms sent children and adults from this township in Pennsylvania to the hospital on October 11, authorities said. The Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Company Station 57, said in a social media post that around 9:30 p.m. emergency medical personnel responded to a report of 11 people becoming ill after ingesting the mushrooms in Peach Bot

Kids, adults in Pennsylvania hospital after eating 'toxic mushrooms'

'Toxic mushrooms' hospitalizes kids, adults in Pennsylvania

'Toxic mushrooms' send kids, adults in Pennsylvania to hospital

SALEM, Oregon: BrucePac, an Oregon-based company, is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products after routine testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) detected the presence of listeria bacteria.  The affected products were processed at the company's Durant, Oklahoma, facility and include approximately 5,000 tons of ready-to-eat items, such as grilled chicken breast strips. <p

Company recalls 10 million pounds of meat, poultry dishes for listeria

10 million pounds of meat, poultry recalled in Oregon for listeria

Listeria forces recall of 10 million pounds of meat, poultry in Oregon

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], November 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Shri Shakti Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Wednesday, praying for the development and welfare of both the country and the state.
During the visit, the Chief Minister participated in the seven-day Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan Yagna held within the temple premises, joining other devotees in listening to the re

Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits temples in Uttarkashi, prays for development of state and country

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Zheng Huiqiong (2nd R), a researcher at the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and members of the

Scientists harvest sweet space-grown rice

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the exhibition area of Consumer Goods during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2024. (X

(CIIE) Newcomers at seventh China International Import Expo

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Visitors wait to taste Spanish ham during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Liang)<

(CIIE)Food and agricultural products draw attention at CIIE

Yaseen, [PoGB], November 6, (ANI): The Awami Action Committee (AAC) staged a significant protest today in Yaseen Valley, located in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), to voice strong opposition to the Finance Act 2023 and the administrative decision to reduce the wheat quota allocated to the region.
The protest came in the backdrop of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to PoGB, during which one of the 

Protests erupt in PoGB over Finance Act 2023, subsidy issue

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Residents play traditional instruments at a music studio of the Donghu residential community in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Re

Aging at home with independence, safety and peace of mind

(241106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors line up to taste Spanish ham during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2024. Food and agricultural products on display at the ongoing CIIE attracted visitors' attention. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, 6th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, the leading event in the food and beverage processing industry, offering F&amp;B stakeholders a wide array of business solutions. RAKEZ is presenting its robust ecosystem that supports nearly 1,000 F&amp;B companies, demonstrating its role as a strategic hub for industry leaders and in

RAKEZ showcasing F&B industry opportunities at Gulfood Manufacturing

&copy; Provided by Xinhua An installation is on display at the exhibition area of Lego during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5

Seven-time attenders at import expo evolving with China

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved an infusion of equity of Rs 10,700 crore for working capital in Food Corporation of India (FCI), in the financial year 2024-25.
The government said this decision was made at the weekly Cabinet meeting to bolster the agricultural sector and ensuring the welfare of farmers nationwide.
FCI started its journey in 1964 with authorised capital of Rs 100 crore a

Cabinet approves infusion of equity of Rs 10,700 crore in FCI

New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated the state guest house, 'Uttarakhand Niwas' in New Delhi.
Uttarakhand Niwas incorporates the culture, folk art and architecture of the state. A special counter will be set up in Uttarakhand Niwas for 'Shri Anna' products and organic products.
The Chief Minister said that this building will become a symbol of the dig

CM Dhami inaugurates 'Uttarakhand Niwas' in New Delhi featuring folk art and architecture of the state

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 6 (ANI): RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday that capital expenditure spending of the centre and states are picking up but high subsidy outgo is a concern.
Das was speaking at the BFSI Summit organised by a business daily in Mumbai. He said subsidy outgo was very high and government expenditure in the first quarter is pulling down the GDP numbers.
"Government expenditure h

Government subsidies are a concern, may impact GDP: RBI Governor

SACRAMENTO, California: State officials announced a new partnership to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and cut air travel emissions.  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has teamed up with Airlines for America - representing airlines such as Delta, JetBlue, and United - with a goal to increase SAF availability in the state to 200 million gallons by 2035, meeting about 40 percent of in-stat

California announces sustainable fuel deal to curb aircraft emissions

California to curb emissions with sustainable jet fuel production deal

California to boost sustainable jet fuel production, reduce emissions

DUBLIN, Ireland: Cutting Ireland's motorway speed limit to 110 km/h could significantly reduce carbon emissions, according to Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe. Cuffe suggests that reducing car and truck speeds by 10 km/h would lower emissions from Ireland's largest carbon-emitting sector: transport. Transport accounted for 40 percent of the country's energy-related emissions in 2018 and continues to rise.The 

Speed limit reduction could lead to drop in emission in Ireland: MEP

Drop in emissions possible in Ireland if speed limit is reduced: MEP

MEP says reducing speed limit could help reduce emissions in Ireland

SACRAMENTO, California: California is planning to overhaul its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a key climate program that aims to reduce emissions from transportation fuels.  The proposal has sparked heated debate, primarily because it could raise gasoline prices in a state where residents already pay the most at the pump. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will vote on the proposed changes on November 8

California's plan to overhaul a key climate program ignites debate

California's fuel price could rise if state overhauls key climate program

Californian plan to revamp key climate program could raise fuel prices

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government has recruited three law firms to fight Iran's case against Pakistan at the Court of Arbitration in Paris for not completing its section of the gas pipeline and failing to meet the 750mmcfd gas intake requirement under the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.According to top officials in the Law Division and Attorney General's Office, Pakistan hired the services of well-known internat

High stakes arbitration: Iran sues Pakistan for million dollar-a-day penalty in France

Pipeline Stalemate: Pakistan gears up for legal showdown with Iran in Paris

Battle over gas pipeline: Pakistan taps global legal experts to counter Iran's claims

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate to a record 21 percent to curb inflation, which is driven by heavy government spending, especially on military needs.  The increase, announced on October 25, reflects concerns that demand is outpacing Russia's capacity to produce goods and services, pushing up prices and wages.  According to the central bank's statement, inflation is r

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation

Military needs force Russian central bank to hike interest rate to 21%

To fight inflation, Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21%

DUBLIN, Ireland: International tourists in Ireland are now spending more money despite shorter visits, according to recent data from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).  From July to September, the duration of overnight stays dropped by seven percent compared to last year. However, spending climbed ten percent, with international visitors contributing 2.14 billion euros to the economy. The nu

International tourists spend less time in Ireland, but more money

International tourists on short holidays in Ireland spend more money

International tourists in Ireland spend more, even on shorter visits

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to reduce flights to and from UK airports by 10 percent next year, following the UK government's decision to raise the Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the latest Budget. CEO Michael O'Leary criticized the move, calling it "idiotic" and claiming it will make air travel more expensive and harm the UK's tourism and economic growth. According to O'Leary, the planned reduction

Ryanair to cut UK flights by 10%, CEO criticizes budget air tax rise

Ryanair plans 10% cut in UK flights after budget raises air tax

AS UK raises air tax, Ryanair plans to cut UK flights by 10%

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free into a global airport retail powerhouse, has died at 81. McLoughlin, who led Dubai Duty Free from its inception in 1983 until his retirement earlier this year, helped grow the operation into a $2 billion business with over 6,000 employees. According to a statement by Dubai Duty Free, he passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness

Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free, dies at 81

Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free into retail powerhouse dies

Irishman who made Dubai Duty Free a global powerhouse dies at 81

WASHINGTON, D.C.: According to the Labor Department, U.S. job openings dropped in September to 7.4 million, the lowest level since January 2021.  The decline from 7.9 million in August indicates some cooling in the labor market, with the largest reductions in vacancies among healthcare companies and government agencies. Layoffs also rose in September, while the number of Americans who quit their jobs fell

US job openings fell in September to 3 year-low

US jobs fell to 7.4 million in September, lowest since January 2021

Decline in US job market shows cooling in labor market

VADODARA, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated India's first private military aircraft manufacturing plant on October 28 in Vadodara, Gujarat, advancing New Delhi's goal of bolstering domestic defense production.  The Tata Aircraft Complex, developed in partnership with Airbus Spain, will produce the C-295 military transport aircraft, which is intended t

India, Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant

Tata, Airbus Spain launch military aircraft factory in Indian state

Tata sets up first Indian military aircraft factory with Airbus Spain

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Spirit Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince after gunfire struck a U.N. helicopter near the country's main airport.  The airline, which operates a daily flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, announced the suspension would last through October 27, citing safety concerns for passengers and staff. This decision follows an incident when 

US airline suspends flights to Haiti after gunfire hits UN helicopter

Spirit Airlines suspends flights to Haiti after gunfire hits helicopter

After gunfire hits UN helicopter, US airline suspends flights to Haiti

ATLANTA, Georgia: Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, blaming the company for a tech outage in July that canceled thousands of flights.The airline is seeking compensation and punitive damages, alleging the outage stemmed from a faulty update CrowdStrike sent to millions of Microsoft computers. This update disrupted Delta's operations and led to over $500 million in losses.

Delta sues CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights

Delta sues CrowdStrike, blaming it for losses from canceled flights

CrowdStrike sued by Delta for tech outage that canceled flights

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines has settled a months-long proxy battle with hedge fund Elliott Investment Management by agreeing to overhaul its board of directors.The settlement, announced last week, will see Chairman Gary Kelly and six other current board members step down on November 1 to be replaced by five Elliott-backed candidates and a former Chevron executive.Elliott, led by billionaire financie

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund as Q3 profit shrinks

Southwest board agrees to step down, hedge fund appointees to step in

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund, board to step down

SEATTLE, Washington: Boeing workers continue to strike after rejecting the company's latest contract offer, six weeks into a labor dispute that has halted production of some of the aerospace giant's most profitable aircraft. Union members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) in Seattle voted 64 percent against the proposal, which included a 35 percent pay raise over four yea

No end to Boeing strike as workers reject latest contract proposal

Boeing workers reject latest contract proposal; strike continues

Boeing strike continues as workers reject latest contract proposal

DALLAS, Texas: The U.S. government has fined American Airlines $50 million for mishandling wheelchairs and failing to provide proper assistance to passengers with disabilities over a five-year period.  According to the Transportation Department, these incidents occurred between 2019 and 2023, and in some cases, wheelchair users were injured, although the department did not specify how many. American Airli

American Airlines fined $50 million for mishandling wheelchair users

Mishandling of wheelchair users: American Airlines fined $50 million

$50 million fine to American Airlines for mishandling wheelchair users

HOUSTON, Texas: A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, killing four of its passengers, officials said. Mayor John Whitmire said at a news conference that the helicopter took off from Ellington Field, about 15 miles away, and went down just before 8 p.m. on October 20 in a neighborhood east of downtown after. He did not know where the helicopter was headed.  No one on the

Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4

4 aboard helicopter killed as it crashes into Houston radio tower

4 killed as helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing has made a revised contract offer to the union representing striking machinists, aiming to end a walkout that has stalled airplane production for over a month.  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced that it will hold a ratification vote on October 23 to decide on the new proposal. The updated offer includes a 35 percent pay increas

Boeing makes new offer to union in the hope of ending strike

Boeing makes revised offer, hopes union will accept and end strike

In hope of ending 2-month old strike, Boeing makes new offer to union

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus, the European aerospace giant, announced on October 16 that it plans to lay off 2,500 employees to turn around its struggling defense and space division.  The layoffs come amid ongoing challenges in the sector, including supply chain disruptions, rapidly evolving warfare technologies, and rising costs. The company also indicated that additional organizational changes would be imple

Airbus to lay off 2,500 to turn around space and defense division

Airbus to fire 2,500 workers to streamline space, defense division

To revamp space and defense division, Airbus to sack 2,500 workers

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish High Court has ruled that EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd, companies linked to the EasyJet brand, cannot sue Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, in Ireland over the use of the word "Easy" in their business name. EasyGroup had claimed that Easy Forex's use of "Easy" in its name infringed on its intellectual property rights and sought a

EasyJet firms can't sue Cyprus firm in Ireland using 'easy' in title

EasyJet loses case against Cyprus firm in Ireland court on use of name

Ireland court throws out EasyJet suit against Cyprus firm on name use

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing is preparing to issue layoff notices to thousands of employees amid deepening turmoil.  According to union and industry sources, the first notices are expected in the coming weeks. This follows Boeing's recent announcement to cut 17,000 jobs and take US$5 billion in charges, marking another tumultuous chapter for the company in 2024. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie 

Boeing is in turmoil as it prepares to fire thousands of workers

Boeing to fire thousands of workers as strike shows no signs of ending

Boeing prepares layoff notices for many workers as turmoil deepens

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to shift more flights to Belfast International Airport if the current passenger cap at Dublin Airport remains in place.  The airline's Chief Marketing Officer, Dara Brady, described Belfast as the "closest viable alternative" if Dublin's 32 million annual passenger limit is not lifted. Brady indicated that Ryanair would also explore options at other Irish airpo

Ryanair to move more flights to Belfast if Dublin passenger cap stays

Ryanair to shift more flights to Belfast to beat Dublin passenger cap

To bypass Dublin passenger cap, Ryanair to shift flights to Belfast

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 18 million passengers passed through Dublin and Cork Airports in the first half of 2024, reflecting strong growth in both airports.  Dublin Airport saw a five percent increase in passenger traffic from January to June, while Cork Airport experienced an 11 percent rise, making it the fastest-growing airport in the country. The DAA group, which operates both airports, reported revenu

Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers in first half of 2024

Two airports in Ireland had 18 million footfalls in first half of 2024

In first half of 2024, Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers

CANBERRA, Australia: A helicopter crash that claimed the life of a pilot on the roof of an Australian hotel in Cairns two months ago was caused by the pilot being under the influence of alcohol, as well as his lack of qualifications to fly at night, according to an official investigation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its final report, concluding that Blake Wilson, a 23-year-old New Zeal

Helicopter pilot who crashed onto Australian hotel roof was drunk

Helicopter pilot was drunk when he crashed into Australian hotel

Pilot who crashed helicopter into Australian hotel was inebriated

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, has announced strong traffic figures for September 2024, marking a successful end to the summer holiday season. The airline welcomed 1.6 million passengers during the month, achieving an impressive average passenger load factor of 88 percent. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted the company's upward trajectory. "Our pas

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