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Minnesota governor pushes back against food fraud criticism

Minnesota governor pushes back against food fraud criticism

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz pushed back Thursday against critics who say his administration should have done more to thwart what federal prosecutors have called a scheme to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud the U.
EXPLAINER: How alleged plot exploited pandemic to net $250M

EXPLAINER: How alleged plot exploited pandemic to net $250M

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Department of Justice has charged 48 people in Minnesota in what prosecutors have called a $250 million scheme to defraud a federal meals program.
Coalition of leaders: Urgent action needed for food security

Coalition of leaders: Urgent action needed for food security

NEW YORK (AP) — Leaders from Europe, the Americas and Africa called Tuesday for urgent action and funding to ease a growing global food security crisis that has been exacerbated by Russia’s war with Ukraine and, thanks to climate change, threatens to
Apples, traditional at Rosh Hashana, shine in this cake

Apples, traditional at Rosh Hashana, shine in this cake

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, begins on Sunday evening (Sept. 25), and the people in my house would get pretty ornery if I skipped the holiday's traditional brisket or kugel . But I also like to change up some dishes, like sides and desserts.
Fresh corn makes a creamy pasta sauce with no cream

Fresh corn makes a creamy pasta sauce with no cream

Even when they are tasty, creamy pasta sauces can be unappealingly heavy. A few bites and you’re done.
UN warns up to 345 million people marching toward starvation

UN warns up to 345 million people marching toward starvation

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.
In 'The Wonder,' eating scenes show vitality of Florence Pugh's character: Donoghue

In 'The Wonder,' eating scenes show vitality of Florence Pugh's character: Donoghue

TORONTO — While shots of food are a mainstay in film, daily routines are often glossed over — mealtimes included.

Food insecurity during COVID-19: 2SLGBTQ+ people talk about challenges and support

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Recipe: Keep kids healthy, laughing with some carrot bacon

Recipe: Keep kids healthy, laughing with some carrot bacon

Writer and actor Jenny Mollen has a knack for making her kids' lunches pop. She adds things like candy eyeballs to fruit and cuts funny shapes from vegetables. Her tips are in her new cookbook, “Dictator Lunches,” including one for carrot bacon.
For school lunch, why not a date insect or cucumber penguin?

For school lunch, why not a date insect or cucumber penguin?

NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to packing lunch for their kids, moms and dads have reliable favorites like PB&Js, bananas or maybe a bagel. Jenny Mollen has an unusual go-to — candy eyes.