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For the first time, the Cuban government has asked the UN's World Food Program for help providing powdered milk to children under seven years of age. Cuba is in the midst of a crushing economic crisis. Powdered milk and other basic foods are provided to Cubans at a subsidized price through ration books, but delays and shortages are common. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Emily

US President Joe Biden touched down at one key Texas crossing point on the US-Mexico border today. His rival for the oval office, former President Donald Trump, visited another, showcasing a very different border environment. And, a new survey from the Pew Research Center says that representative democracy remains popular globally, but its appeal is also waning. Also, for the

The first shipment of wheat donated by Ukraine under the Grain from Ukraine initiative has arrived in Sudan, the UN World Food Program (WFP) said on its website.

Authorities loyal to the army in war-ravaged Sudan have blocked cross-border aid to the western Darfur region, a move decried by aid workers and the United States. The vast Darfur region, bordering Chad, has been one of the hardest hit parts of Sudan since war began 10 months ago between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In their current battle against the army, which started last April, the RSF have taken over four out of the five Darfur state capitals.

From the field to the fork, Kemin turns novel ideas into innovative solutions for the food industry's toughest problems.

Attendees of the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser got lucky on Saturday afternoon as an unseasonably warm 40 degrees made the three-mile hike more than bearable — considering it

The Federal Trade Commission today sued to block Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, alleging that the deal is anticompetitive. Details may be found in a lengthy FTC news release, that can...

Attendees of the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser got lucky on Saturday afternoon as an unseasonably warm 40 degrees made the three-mile hike more than bearable — considering it

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Before the Sudanese army and paramilitary fighters turned their guns on each other last year, Ahmed used to sell one of Sudan's main exports: gum arabic, a vital ingredient for global industry. Now he's out of business, and his story encapsulates the broader economic collapse of Sudan during 10 months of war. Since combat between two rival generals began on April 15, Ahmed has been at the fighters' mercy.