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Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
HOPKINTON, R.I. (AP) — At Ashawaug Farm in southwest Rhode Island, Dawn and Cassius Spears preserve their Indigenous knowledge of agriculture through the cultivation and keeping of three Narragansett heritage crops: white corn, succotash beans and crookneck squash.
They would like to expand their farm's reach beyond their ... (full story)
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora's farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines.
He's giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he's locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows. He's shared more than 100,000 pound ... (full story)
Today in History: July 13, Live Aid concerts
Today in History
Today is Monday, July 13, the 194th day of 2026. There are 171 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On July 13, 1985, the “Live Aid” benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.
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In 179 ... (full story)
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.
“When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. “Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference betwee ... (full story)
Today in History: July 10, the Battle of Britain begins in World War II
Today in History
Today is Friday, July 10, the 191st day of 2026. There are 174 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the German Luftwaffe launched attacks on southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.)
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