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Jimmy Dean, country crooner and hometown hero, is also America’s pork prince: 'One hell of a man'

Jimmy Dean’s name greets Americans from coast to coast in the supermarket sausage aisle. The man himself was a country crooner, talented storyteller and TV host before he became the Texas Panhandle’s Prince of Porkness. “He’s still our hometown hero,” KayLyn Bean, director of the Jimmy Dean Museum in Plainview, Texas, told Fox News Digital. SPAM IS SIZZLING: GLOBAL FAVORITE …

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Trump suggests regime change in communist Cuba as economy worsens

FormerPresident Trumphas suggested a regime change take place in Cuba should he be reelected to office in November. The presumptive Republican nominee, 77, spoke on Truth Social Friday about the deepening crisis inside the communist nation as it endured one of its worst economic and energy crises with food shortages and blackouts pushing the country toward the verge of collapse. …

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Study finds organic farming results in conventional farms ramping up their pesticide use

Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth. But a new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew: Nearby conventional farms applied more pesticides, likely to stay on top of an increased insect threat to their crops, the researchers said. Ashley Larsen, lead author of the study …

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Spam is sizzling: Global favorite since World War II is at center of sushi craze

Supermarket cheap-meat Spam is surging in global popularity behind an uncanny trend. The catalyst is an international obsession with Spam musubi. Think sushi made with Spam. GRATEFUL DEAD, STEELY DAN SET ROCKY MOUNTAIN RHYTHM FOR DENVER CHEF JUSTIN CUCCI It’s a slice of Spam packed in rice and wrapped in nori, the thin, dried pungent seaweed that’s a signature of …

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Legendary veteran known as ‘Hot Dog Guy’ dies at 60

An Air Force veteran who became legendary for his appearance on a promotional poster died last week. Robin Williams, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant, died March 14 at the age of 60 of a heart attack, according to an online obituary for the veteran. Williams, who was born in London, England, and attended high school in Miami, Florida, …

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Grateful Dead, Steely Dan set Rocky Mountain rhythm for Denver chef Justin Cucci

Chef Justin Cucci lives, cooks and runs his business to the sounds of some of America’s most celebrated bands. The devoted Deadhead owns six Denver, Colorado restaurants under the Edible Beats umbrella. He has named each of his operating companies after Steely Dan songs and lyrics. HOOPS HERO WHO INSPIRED ‘HOOSIERS NOW SERVES LEGENDARILY LARGE INDIANA-STYLE FRIED PORK SANDWICHES Humans …

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Senate strikes down Biden move allowing potentially diseased beef into US

The Senate voted Thursday afternoon in favor of passing a bill reversing the Biden administration’s recent actions allowing beef imports from Paraguay, which has a history of cattle-borne illness. In a 70-25 vote, the Senate approved the Congressional Review Act resolution, rendering it veto-proof. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the bipartisan resolution in February, which has …

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With Easter approaching, shoppers are noticing sky-high cocoa prices

Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024. Rising temperatures and weather conditions have stressed and damaged crops in West Africa, which produces more than 70% of the global cocoa supply. Sugar …

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Dragon's beard candy: Ancient recipe goes viral, becoming TikTok's latest culinary craze

Dragon’s beard candy, an ancient Chinese delicacy, has become one of the latest viral food trends within TikTok’s culinary community. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can whip up this historic confection in the comfort of your own kitchen. Read on to discover the secrets behind pulling sugar strands like a pro. TIKTOK …

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AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Noriko Kuwabara was excited to try a new recipe she’d seen on social media for crispy shrimp spring rolls, so she and her husband headed to Costco’s frozen foods aisle. But when she grabbed a bag of farm-raised shrimp from the freezer and saw “Product of India,” she wrinkled her nose. “I actually try to avoid …

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