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Food & Drink

Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

  • MARCELO TEIXEIRA Reuters

Coffee prices in the U.S. remain historically high after production shortfalls in major producing nations drove prices to record highs late last year.

Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Overall, while 11 of the 25 common grocery staples fell in price in the last two years, the food items that climbed offset those savings, the analysis showed

Grocery prices could increase with Iran War

Grocery prices could increase with Iran War

  • USA Today - Vertical

Economists predict higher grocery prices in coming months, even if the current two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran leads to a permanent end to the Iran War.

Coffee and Stress: Scientists Discover the Perfect Balance

Coffee and Stress: Scientists Discover the Perfect Balance

  • WooGlobe - News

Can coffee actually reduce stress? Surprisingly, research suggests it might—but only if you drink the right amount. A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people who drink 2–3 cups of coffee per day have the lowest risk of stress-related disorders, including anxie…

4 fresh salad recipes to celebrate spring produce

4 fresh salad recipes to celebrate spring produce

  • Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

To get the salad party started, here are four surefire combinations that use everyday, easy-to-find ingredients and will make eating seasonally exciting.

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping, but distillers keep building

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping, but distillers keep building

  • Nicholas P. Brown and Emma Rumney REUTERS

After Trump set now-defunct tariffs last year, Kentucky whiskey exports fell 15%, according to U.S. Census data.

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

  • CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

It's the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war.

Gas Prices Soar: What You'll Pay Across the US

Gas Prices Soar: What You'll Pay Across the US

    Gas prices are up! See how your state compares.

    Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

    Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

      Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are creating mounting challenges for Kentucky’s bourbon industry, a sector heavily reliant on global trade.

      Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

      Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

        Here’s a look at the annual alimentary tradition, along with reasons to consider sticking with a similar diet and cautionary advice from nutritionists.

        Is Eating Red Meat Linked To A Lower Dementia Risk?

        Is Eating Red Meat Linked To A Lower Dementia Risk?

          For years, cutting back on red meat has been seen as a smart health move, but new research has added a surprising twist. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that eating more meat may actually be linked to a lower risk of dementia, but only for certain people. However, the …

          Recipes to make your Easter ham last all week

          Recipes to make your Easter ham last all week

            The beauty of making a baked ham for Easter (or any holiday or large gathering) is that there's bound to be leftovers.

            A year after ‘Liberation Day,’ what did Trump’s tariffs achieve?

            A year after ‘Liberation Day,’ what did Trump’s tariffs achieve?

              He promised the U.S. economy would soon take off. Experts still wait for the receipts — and question if they will ever come.

              Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat

              Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat

                The Trump administration is drafting a plan to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs and their active ingredients.

                Movies

                Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

                Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

                Review: ‘Testaments’ moves more fluidly than ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

                Review: ‘Testaments’ moves more fluidly than ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

                Review: ‘You, Me and Tuscany’ is harmless fun

                Review: ‘You, Me and Tuscany’ is harmless fun

                Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

                Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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