UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high. The World Food Program said an analysis in three vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials provided an update on the New World screwworm fly after the parasite was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. Officials say food safety is not at risk and that the parasite is not transmissible like a virus. Source link
Food brands that consistently attract engaged audiences on social media share a common trait: they build their content around real food experiences rather than polished promotional messaging. Fresh fruit is one of the most photogenic, versatile, and universally appealing categories in food content, and yet many food brands underutilize it in their social media strategy, … Read more
Watch Margaret Brennan’s full interview with World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain, a portion of which airs on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 31, 2026. Source link
Days of protests outside a New Jersey immigration detention center, including clashes with federal law enforcement, continued Tuesday as demonstrators and lawmakers allege the facility, where detainees waged a hunger strike, has inedible food and lacks access to medical care. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more
The twisty, crunchy, doughy treat is a tradition in Philadelphia, and the Center City Soft Pretzel Company churns out tens of thousands of pretzels a week. Correspondent Susan Spencer checks out their salty allure. Source link
Americans increasingly relying on food pantries as prices outpace wages – CBS News Watch CBS News Families are flooding back to food pantries across the country as prices are rising faster than paychecks for the first time in three years. Jason Allen reports. Source link
In the series “USA to Z,” “CBS Mornings” goes behind the scenes for a taste of history and shows how fast food has become part of American culture. Source link
Minnesota Congressman Emmer sounds off on Gov Walz over fraud probe Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer demands accountability from Governor Tim Walz regarding the state’s massive fraud probe. Emmer alleges Walz is either incompetent or complicit in the theft of $9 billion in taxpayer funds, highlighting the culture of corruption. Federal prosecutors have estimated the fraud … Read more
The Arizona Department of Economic Security, which administers federally funded SNAP benefits, acknowledged the drop in people receiving food stamps, including some who should be getting them. The state had to adjust to the new eligibility requirements under last year’s law and has also been stepping up efforts to reduce its payment error rate to … Read more