Michael Duarte Cause of Death—What We Know After Food Influencer Dies
Food influencer Michael Duarte, known to his millions of followers as “FoodWithBearHands,” died on Saturday after he was shot by police, a spokesperson for the Medina County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ. An official cause of death has not been made public. Newsweek reached out to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office via email for comment on […]
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Mom Takes Deaf 4-Year-Old Out for Food, What Server Does Leaves Her Stunned
A California mom had gone for a bite to eat with her deaf 4-year-old son when he did something that caught her completely off guard. Callie Foster and her husband live in California with their son Luca. “He’s the light of our lives—curious, funny, and so full of personality,” Foster said. “He was diagnosed with […]
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Everyday Food Might Be the Reason You Sleep So Badly
A new study suggests that loading up on dairy products before bed might do more than cause a stomachache—it could be fueling your nightmares. Researchers have found a strong link between lactose intolerance and disturbing dreams, potentially because gastrointestinal discomfort during the night disrupts sleep and bleeds into what people experience while dreaming. “Nightmare severity […]
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Leaders React to Report Gaza Food Aid Seekers Being Shot by IDF Soldiers
Political and aid leaders are reacting to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz in which several Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and officers said they were ordered to deliberately fire on Palestinians at aid distribution sites in Gaza. One soldier reportedly described the scene as a “killing field” adding, “Our form of communication is […]
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Publix Food Recall Update as FDA Issues Arsenic Warning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a Publix recall of a popular baby food item as a Class II recall, citing elevated levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the product. The affected item, the “Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch,” was distributed across eight Southern states. Newsweek has […]
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Map Shows Most, Least Expensive Cities for Fast Food
A new study from LendingTree has revealed the most and least expensive fast food in the 50 most populous areas across the United States, as a Newsweek map compiling this data shows. Why It Matters The fast-food industry in America is a significant part of daily life and the economy. The U.S. market is projected […]
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Cat and Her Six Kittens Dumped in Separate Cages Without Food or Water
A distressed cat and her six neonatal kittens were discovered after being dumped in separate cages without food or water, and in the sweltering sunshine. Abigail Kreger, 30, executive director of Pet Angel Adoption & Rescue Inc, was horrified when she saw the tiny crates that the seven cats were dumped in. The mom was […]
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Publix Recalls GreenWise Baby Food Due to Elevated Lead Levels
Publix Super Markets, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall on Friday of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food across all 1,404 stores in its eight-state operating area. The 4-ounce pouches, produced by Bowman Andros LLC, were found during routine sampling to potentially contain elevated levels of lead. Newsweek reached out to Publix via email […]
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Trump Admin Sets Deadline for Eliminating 8 Petroleum-Based Food Dyes in US Foods
U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that they will begin phasing out petroleum-derived artificial color additives from the national food supply—a move that could lead to major reformulations of many vividly colored products found on store shelves. At a news conference, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary outlined the agency’s plan to eliminate eight […]
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America’s Looming Food Bank Crisis
America’s food banks are facing a looming crisis under President Donald Trump‘s administration as proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits get closer to becoming a reality. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, food banks have already experienced a surge in demand as Americans grapple with rising living costs. Despite low […]
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