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How War in the Middle East Could Sow Hunger

The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food.The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Fertilizer, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), International […]

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Beer Company BrewDog Leaves Investors Empty-Handed After Missteps

BrewDog, a Scottish beer company once valued at $1 billion, was recently sold for a fraction of that. Small investors who funded its rise were left empty-handed.BrewDog, a Scottish beer company once valued at $1 billion, was recently sold for a fraction of that. Small investors who funded its rise were left empty-handed. Beer, Crowdfunding (Internet),

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Gas Prices Continue to Surge in U.S., Rising 14% in a Week

Soaring oil prices suggest that more increases could be in store for American drivers. Diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products are also becoming much more expensive.Soaring oil prices suggest that more increases could be in store for American drivers. Diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products are also becoming much more expensive. Prices (Fares, Fees

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Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Is Resigning

Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval.Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval. Vaccination and Immunization, Appointments and Executive Changes, Government Employees, Food and Drug Administration, Health and Human Services Department, Kennedy, Robert F Jr, Prasad,

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Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?

Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.” Airlines and Airplanes, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Airports, Evacuations and

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From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods

She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany. Beate Uhse, Birth Control and Family Planning, Sex, World War II (1939-45), Germany Read More

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From 1973: Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post Is Dead at 86

The owner of General Foods Corporation, she was a generous philanthropist whose great wealth also allowed her to entertain lavishly and live regally.The owner of General Foods Corporation, she was a generous philanthropist whose great wealth also allowed her to entertain lavishly and live regally. Post, Marjorie Merriweather, Philanthropy, High Net Worth Individuals, Food, General Foods

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From 2004: Estée Lauder, Pursuer of Beauty and Cosmetics Titan, Dies at 97

Her company, known for its creams, powders, ointments and perfumes, was estimated to be worth about $5 billion when it went public in 1995.Her company, known for its creams, powders, ointments and perfumes, was estimated to be worth about $5 billion when it went public in 1995. Lauder, Estee, Estee Lauder Companies Inc, Cosmetics and Toiletries,

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