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World Cup Power Rankings: USMNT outside top 20
With the Gold Cup done and dusted, the 2024-25 international cycle is done and dusted. A year from now we will be in the teeth of the 2026 World Cup knockout stages, so what better time to assess who figures to be in the mix in 365 days time? Ten...

I'm an American who took a solo trip to Australia. I felt lonely and got food poisoning — but I'd still do it again
Many travelers rave about the freedom of solo travel, but I always thought I'd feel lonely without my friends and family. Yet when a friend and I booked a dreamy, 10-night cruise to the South Pacific from Sydney, I knew I wanted to explore more of...

These local businesses are offering deals and events for Weekend of Local
Oklahoma's Weekend of Local encourages residents to support local businesses July 11-13. Various businesses across the state are participating with special events and promotions. The campaign is a collaborative effort by the Independent...

'Swamp Potatoes' Have Gone Viral, And It's The Easiest Slow Cooker Recipe I've Seen
Vladyslav Bahara via Unsplash Slow cooker Ah, potatoes – at the risk of being considered too much of an Irish stereotype, they are my favourite vegetable of all time. I mean, you can do so much with them (think wedges, chip-shop worthy airfryer...

Slurpee Day: Free frozen drink deal Friday, July 11 at 7-Eleven
Fridays are always cool, but this one, July 11, is especially so because it is Slurpee Day. On what will mark the convenience store chain's 98th birthday – its first store opened in Dallas in 1927 – participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes...

Slurpee Day: Free frozen drink deal Friday, July 11, at Ohio 7-Elevens
Fridays are always cool, but this one, July 11, is especially so because it is Slurpee Day. On what will mark the convenience store chain's 98th birthday – its first store opened in Dallas in 1927 – participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes...

How to celebrate National French Fry Day in Delaware
July 11 is National French Fry Day. Want to celebrate it in Delaware? Well, you're in luck because we're here to tell you the best places and activities to honor one of America's most popular fast-food dishes. From visiting Thrasher's at Rehoboth...

Here’s Where to Get Freebies, Deals, Free or Discounted Fries on National French Fry Day 2025
National French Fry Day 2025 is celebrated this year on Friday, July 11. The delicious dessert is celebrated on the second Friday in July in the United States! On Friday, July 11, this year’s holiday, a number of popular chains are selling the...

In the face of tragedy, a pastor finds words — and a community listens
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There was a rare and brief moment of stillness on Saturday –– after the last child waiting in the church was reunited with his parents –– when Rev. Jasiel Hernandez Garcia could sit with his staff and ask them:...

Royal Lancashire Show aims to showcase the county’s rich food and farming heritage
“New for this year are the racing camels, while the children’s village will be there with a range of activities and we will also have some real circus performers to teach circus skills to willing youngsters. “We also have donkey rides, small...

Community Events Calendar: July 11-19
Time, date, location subject to change. Check veronapress.com for updates. Baby Story Time 10:30-11 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m., Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St. A lap-sit story time for ages 0-18 months with their caregivers. No registration...

Rotary Lights Friday Food Drives Need Community Support
• Rotary Lights launches Friday food drives starting July 11th, continuing July 18th and 25th • Donations accepted 11 AM to 6 PM at Old K-Mart on State Road and Onalaska Hy-Vee • Non-perishable items like beans and peanut butter are most needed LA...

Summer's fast food wars hit their flow as McDonald's vs. Popeyes wrap battle heats up
There's a new fast food feud taking shape this summer, and the popular chains McDonald's and Popeyes are beefing (but not over beef). At the center of the wrap battle: crispy chicken. McDonald's on Thursday relaunched its popular Snack Wrap menu...

MP hosts 'real hero' food bank founder in Parliament
Isaac, who set up Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank CIC, was invited to Westminster by Redditch and the Villages MP Chris Bloore. During the visit, Mr Bloore arranged a surprise meeting with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, speaker of the House of Commons. Mr Bloore...

World News | Freed from ICE Detention, Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Claim Against Trump Administration
New York, Jul 10 (AP) On a recent afternoon, Mahmoud Khalil sat in his Manhattan apartment, cradling his 10-week-old son as he thought back to the pre-dawn hours spent pacing a frigid immigration jail in Louisiana, awaiting news of the child's...

Free fries? National French Fry day 2025 deals and discounts
FILE-French fries are displayed on a plate at a restaurant. (SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images) National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 11, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate the crispy and delicious food...

Karela Recipe: Try This Bitter Gourd Dish For A Delicious Blend Of Taste And Health
Although bitter in taste, bitter gourd is extremely beneficial for health. This green vegetable acts like a remedy for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Rich in nutrients, it’s commonly included in daily meals either in the form...

Happy Belly Food Group's Rosie's Burgers Announces The Signing Of A Franchise Agreement And Real Estate Location In Calgary's Marda Loop District, Alberta
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging food brands is pleased to announce the signing...

New CT restaurant named after Italian explorer. Food aims to be quite an adventure too.
A new Connecticut restaurant has book lined shelves inside and a bar called, “The Library,” designed as a nod to the restaurant’s namesake. That namesake is the 18th-century Italian explorer, adventurer, author, and intellectual Giacomo Casanova...

Community gardens continue to sprout in Southwest Florida
Community gardens offer Southwest Florida residents opportunities to grow food, socialize, and volunteer. The THRIVEability Garden in Naples provides therapeutic and vocational experiences for individuals with disabilities. The Healthy Earth...