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Quick facts When is it? Every July 31st Tagged as Food & Drink Fruit What are the hashtags? #AvocadoDay #NationalAvocadoDay Have we missed something? Avocados, especially when sliced and placed on toast, may have seemed like a fad in the early 2000s. But, happily, they are here to stay. And to make sure they are paid the attention they deserve, they have their own day – National Avocado Day! History of National Avocado Day Originating in south-central Mexico, avocados have been around for thousands of years, but likely were not cultivated until around 500 BC. Even then, the first mention of this fruit in the English language wasn’t until 1696. By 1871, the avocado had been introduced to the United States, where they grew particularly well in California. But it took some time – more than 100 years – for them to come into popularity in the US. This was probably because the fruit seemed exotic and most people really didn’t know what to do with it or how to g

The collapse of the Black Sea grain deal and a series of missile strikes on Ukrainian grain silos and ports have left farmers with few options to export their grain — and all of them are getting more expensive PAVLIVKA, Ukraine -- The summer winds carried the smell of burned grain across the southern Ukrainian steppe and away from the shards of three Russian cruise missiles that struck the unassuming metal hangars. The agricultural company Ivushka applied for accreditation to export grain this year, but the strike in mid-July destroyed a large portion of the stock, days after Russia abandoned the grain deal that would have allowed the shipments across the Black Sea without fear of attack. Men shirtless and barefoot, with blackened soles from ash, swept unburnt grain into piles and awaited the loader, whose driver deftly steered around twisted metal shrapnel, bits of missile and craters despite his shattered windshield. They hoped to beat the next rain to rescue what was left of the c

Quick facts When is it? Every July 29th Tagged as Food & Drink Meat What are the hashtags? #ChickenWingDay #NationalChickenWingDay Have we missed something? It doesn’t seem to matter where in the world a person goes, chicken wings are finding themselves onto every conceivable menu all around the globe! In fact, there seem to be as many variations on this theme as there are cuisines to go with them. From parmesan garlic crispy wings to honey barbecue wings with a soft rich breading, there is no limit to what these delicious bits of bird flesh can make better! Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day is for just about anyone, from the adventurous person who loves getting creative with their cuisine to the one who likes everything done the most basic and best way. No matter what the personal preference is, National Chicken Wing Day can be loads of fun for anyone! History of National Chicken Wing Day According to the National Chicken Council in the USA, deep fried

Japan has stepped up its alarm over China’s assertiveness in the region, its growing military ties to Russia and its claims on Taiwan in a defense paper that is the first under Tokyo’s new security strategy calling for a major military buildup TOKYO -- Japan stepped up its alarm over China's assertiveness in the region, its growing Military ties to Russia and its claims on Taiwan in an annual defense paper released Friday that is the first under Tokyo's new security strategy calling for a major Military buildup. The current security environment is the worst since the end of World War II, according to the 2023 edition of Japan’s defense white paper approved by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet. It is the first under the National Security Strategy the government adopted in December, stating the need to bolster strike capability with long-range missiles like Tomahawks, a controversial plan seen as a break from Japan's self-defense-only postwar principle. China, Russi

China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister, Qin Gang, was something of an avatar for nationalist Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping, warning of “conflict and confrontation” with the U_S_, the stakes of which could be the “future of humanity.” BEIJING -- China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister, Qin Gang, was something of an avatar for nationalist Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping, warning of “conflict and confrontation” with the U.S., the stakes of which could be the "future of humanity.” Now, Qin has been dismissed from office in the biggest political tumult to strike China in a decade. Qin’s departure was announced Tuesday after a month-long disappearance from public view, sparking rumors of personal Scandal s or friction within the top party echelons. He was absent from key meetings as the U.S. sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other officials to Beijing. It also comes during economic challenges and poor relations with the United States and other n

China's ceremonial legislation has endorsed the promotion of Pan Gongsheng to serve as central bank governor BEIJING -- Pan Gongsheng was named China’s central bank governor Tuesday in the widely anticipated final major appointment of the ruling Communist Party’s once-a-decade change of power. Pan, a deputy central bank governor and veteran of China’s state-owned banking industry, succeeds Yi Gang, an American-trained economist who held the post for five years. The endorsement of Pan's promotion by the ceremonial legislature, the National People’s Congress, follows other Cabinet-level appointments announced in March. The governor of the People’s Bank of China is the most prominent Chinese figure in finance circles but the post's powers are limited. The bank is controlled by the ruling Communist Party. Pan, who turns 60 this month, met July 8 with visiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, indicating he was being promoted. He was widely assumed to be in line for the jo

After Roma pulled out of their pre-season tour of Asia, Tottenham now find themselves set for battle with Singapore outfit Lion City Sailors on Wednesday. The local side have stepped up and offered to take on Ange Postecoglou's team, with the new boss set for just his second look at his players after their first friendly , a meeting with West Ham, ended in a harsh 3-2 defeat. Spurs were due to play Championship side Leicester on Sunday but a waterlogged pitch caused by poor weather conditions saw the fixture in Thailand cancelled. Here's all you need to know about this one. Where are Tottenham vs Lion City Sailors playing? Location:  Kallang, Singapore Stadium:  Singapore National Stadium Date:  Wednesday 26 July Kick-off Time:  12:30 BST / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT How to watch Tottenham vs Lion City Sailors on TV and live stream Country TV channel / Live stream United Kingdom SpursPlay United States SpursPlay, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Canada SpursPlay Tottenham team news Ka

More and more couples are throwing out the playbook for a traditional wedding -- and posing new challenges for the people they hire to create the perfect images of their big day NEW YORK -- More and more couples are throwing out the playbook for a traditional wedding -- and posing new challenges for the people they hire to create the perfect images of their big day. Getting married has traditionally involved a large reception, and rituals like cake cutting, multiple toasts and time for dancing. A wedding photographer would capture it all -- and the newly hitched couple would then wait weeks or months for the pictures. The pandemic and social media have upended those traditions. During the pandemic, many weddings turned into elopements. Social media images and videos took center stage when people couldn’t gather for a big ceremony. Wedding photographers say some of the pandemic trends are sticking around. They’re being asked to shoot more elopements and micro weddings – weddings with 5

Saturday’s Game between the Braves and Brewers is one of three series between division leaders this weekend. Milwaukee needs this series a little more than Atlanta does considering the Braves winning the NL East is all but a formality. Even though the Braves could probably take their foot off the gas and get away with it, they are not getting complacent and just continue to win. We will see if Milwaukee can bounce back from Friday’s loss to Atlanta or if the Braves will keep rolling over teams. If you’re looking to have some action on this game, check out our Braves vs Brewers Same Game Parlay below. You can also read our MLB predictions for picks on the side and total of every game. Braves ML (-130) Under 9.5 (-115) Austin Riley 1+ RBIs (+125) Same Game Parlay odds: +650 Head over to DraftKings Sportsbook to bet on this Braves vs Brewers SGP. DraftKings has a great new-customer offer where you can bet $5 on ANY team and get $150 in bonus bets regardless of whether they win or

by Vincent Marzullo – commentary to RINewsToday The night before Tuesday’s Charles Street Tent Encampment demonstration I received an email from RI Department of Transportation (DOT) Director, Pet er Alviti, suggesting that my advocacy has contributed to RI’s public handling of homelessness. I responded to Mr. Alviti by stating: “this is on your boss, our Governor, who’s in denial and has delayed now for a few years to move forward aggressively with ARPA funds to develop more affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and increased shelter capacity.   It’s also apparent that Rhode Island lacks the leadership and integrity to work collaboratively in a multi-jurisdictional manner with the appropriate community stakeholders.  As a former Federal administrator who has aided FEMA response operations, FEMA would never run a disaster relief operation in the way that the Governor & you have conducted the public’s Business .  This Administration makes F Troop look lik

 Google is exploring using artificial intelligence tools to write news articles and is in talks with news organizations to use the tools to assist journalists , a company spokesperson said late on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not name the publishers, but the New York Times reported that Google has held discussions with the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal-owner News Corp and even the New York Times, among others. These AI tools could assist journalists with options for headlines or different writing styles, for instance, in a way that "enhances their work and productivity," the Google spokesperson said, adding it was in the "earliest stages of exploring ideas". "Quite simply these tools are not intended to, and cannot, replace the essential role journalists have in reporting, creating, and fact-checking their articles," the spokesperson said. However, some executives who saw Google's pitch described it as unsettling, the NYT said,

A Ford assembly plant in Missouri was evacuated and shut down after police received a report about a possible threat on Tuesday night. A Ford assembly plant in Claycomo, Missouri, was evacuated and shut down on Tuesday night after police received a report about a possible threat. At a press conference, Clay County Sheriff's Office officials said a man who claimed to be armed with explosives, a rifle and a handgun barricaded himself in a bathroom. The incident occurred at 5:20 p.m. local time. As authorities tried to verify the possible threat , the man provided office rs with a fake name. He was, however, able to correctly name a supervisor at the plant , law enforcement said. The man's identity is not known. MORE: America's gun violence problem by the numbers The call about the possible threat came from a spoofed number, the sheriff's office said, noting it makes it challenging to verify. The incident prompted an evacuation at the Ford plant and a suspension of produc

At the end of what Arsene Wenger described as an 'average game' against Fulham in 2011, the Arsenal manager left the pitch at Craven Cottage to chants of 'spend some f***ing money'. On the back of a season tinged with the disappointment of a League Cup final defeat, Wenger felt the need to readjust fans' expectations ahead of the summer window. "We can't buy players for £50m," he declared. "That is a fact." The financial landscape at Arsenal has emphatically changed in the subsequent 12 years. Mikel Arteta - who was signed by Wenger in 2011 for considerably less than £50m - has already splurged more than £200m on three players this summer. Jurrien Timber (£40m) and Declan Rice (£105m), along with Kai Havertz (£65m), have been added to a squad which led the Premier League for 248 days last season only to finish behind Manchester City in May. Despite the eye-watering outlay, Arsenal's summer business is not yet completed. Here's everyt