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A Malnourished Boy’s Picture Shows the World the Realities of War

A five-month old Yemeni boy's pic shocks the world and finally exposes the realities of the plight of Yemenis affected by the Saudi-led airstrikes. The boy died two days after the picture was taken due to extreme malnutrition, attributed to the naval blockade and the destruction of the nation's infrastructures, disrupting food supply.

By Mark Jason Alcala

Buffets Inc. Bankrupt, May Not Pay Victims

A government court request ordering payment of $11.37 million to harmed Salmonella casualty might now be worth nothing more than an invitation to a bankruptcy meeting for unsecured creditors.
Unilever Introduces 17 New Frozen Treats for Summer

Offerings are inspired by sentimentality and memorable moments, two fundamental reasons why individuals appreciate frozen yogurt. New items incorporate Klondike S'Mores, Breyers Ice Cream Cake and Good Humor Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich.
FDA Faces Lawsuit Over Approval of Genetically Engineered Salmon

FDA is now facing a lawsuit due to its approval of Aquabounty's genetically engineered salmon. The plaintiffs, composed of various fishing and environmental groups, question the FDA's decision highlighting the possible dangers the GE fish could pose to wild salmon population.
Obesity Update 2016: 641 Million People Worldwide are Now Obese

A new study says that obese population worldwide rose to 641 million in 2014, a sharp rise from the 105 million obese people reported 40 years ago.
Champagne Showers, Yacht Parties: How the "Rich Kids of Instagram" Spent Their Spring Break

If you haven't read about the "Rich Kids Of Instagram" account then you're probably living under a rock. They're a bunch of rich young adults chronicling their extravagant lifestyle one Instagram post at a time. And they've just showed us how the rich spent their spring break.
MLB 2016 News: Detroit Tigers Fans Enjoy New Food Lineup

If there are other things people are waiting for during the baseball season, well, It's obviously the food. To entice sports fans to come to the games, Tigers offers new food for people to try this season. The list includes deep fried Oreos and fried bologna.
McDonalds to Build 1,500 More Branches in China, Hong Kong and South Korea

As if the number of the fast-food chain McDonalds is not enough to satisfy the cravings of people worldwide, they just announced that they will be adding another 1,500 branches in China, South Korea and Hong Kong.
Why You Should Not Be Proud of Drinking the World's Priciest Coffee

Civet coffee or Kopi Luwak is the world's most expensive coffee. Behind the trend luxury image brewed in a cup, there is a reportedly insane phase of animal cruelty going on.
FDA Denies Fruits and Vegetable Entry Most Often

As a group, food and vegetables from abroad are the items most frequently denied entry by the FDA. The most common reason for fruits' rejection is "filth", while vegetable are most likely to be denied due to unacceptable pesticide residue levels.
Pizza Hut Asks Breastfeeding Mom to Leave Resto: Upset Mother Fights Back

In the US over 50 states have breastfeeding laws to protect breast feeding moms from discrimination. However, there are still establishments who appear to disregard the legality of breast feeding in public. In a report by Fox News, they said one mother was forced to leave a Pizza Hut restaurant when she started breastfeeding her baby in public.
Is Being a ‘Picky Eater’ a Sign of a Disorder?

The habit of not being able to eat certain foods is a common 'preference issue' in our culture. But when the refusal to eat happens over and over, perhaps it's time to get worried.
First-Grade Student Suspended for Allegedly Plotting to Poison Classmate

Three first-graders at Winterberry Charter School, Alaska had to be suspended after planning to poison a classmate. The authorities reported that the three girls planned to use silica gel packets opted from their lunch seaweed packaging to poison a fellow's meal.
Dunkin' Donuts Brings Back White Cheddar Bagel Twist

Dunkin' Donuts declared that starting March 28 the White Cheddar Bagel Twist will return and will be added to its bagel lineup.
Babka is the New "It" Bread

Eat some babka. It's one of the best sweets you'll find in New York. When Seinfeld made it mainstream in the '90s, babka, the half-yeasted-bread, half-cake hybrid from Eastern Europe, became so big among consumers.