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Schrödinger’s Hot Dog: A Broke Boy’s Food Tour Of North Iceland
Over the last decade, Iceland has undergone many transformations — but few as striking as the evolution of its culinary landscape. Quality ingredients, innovative cooking, and delicious meals are now much easier to find — and not just in...
EU’s automated border system EES to launch in October
BRUSSELS – The European Union announced on July 30 that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES), was initially supposed...

Iceland pledges cage-free by 2027 after activist pressure
Retailer Iceland has U-turned on its broken promise and pledged to go cage-free by 2027 following pressure from animal welfare campaigners. The supermarket chain has recommitted to removing cages from its egg supply chain after facing backlash...

Yndisauki Bistro in Reykjavík | Healthy Food Made From Scratch
This article is brought to you in partnership with Yndisauki Nestled in the charming suburban quarter of Háaleiti, Yndisauki offers guests classic bistro dining away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Reykjavik. Open since 2004, this charming...

Ottawa Valley man’s invention lands in Happy Gilmore 2 – and across the globe
Mario Caya's BirTee's were used in Happy Gilmore 2, and he has clients from all over the world. Grant Deme photo An Perth business owner got the Hollywood treatment when his golf tees were seen in Happy Gilmore 2. Mario Caya invented BirTee’s when...

14 nations follow France's lead in push to recognize Palestinian state
France and 14 nations push for Palestinian state recognition through the New York Call, calling for a "two-state solution" amid the genocide in Gaza. France, along with 14 other countries, has signed a declaration suggesting a potential wave of...

Healthcare Analytical Testing Services Market worth $12.48 billion by 2030 with 10.8% CAGR | MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Healthcare Analytical Testing Services Market, valued at US$6.33 billion in 2024 stood at US$7.48 billion in 2025 and is projected to advance at a resilient CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to...

How Trump's tariffs are already impacting Americans
Ben Chu, Daniel Wainwright & Phil LeakeBBC Verify ShareSave Donald Trump has delivered a profound shock to the global trading system since returning to the White House. The US president announced on 2 April, so-called Liberation Day, a slew of...

India Signs Major Trade Deal With UK, Marks 16th Free Trade Agreement To Boost Exports & Investment
India has signed its 16th Free Trade Agreement with the UK to boost exports. Image generated by Grok. | Key Highlights: - India-UK FTA (CETA) aims to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. -Indian exports like textiles, leather, and...

UK court rejects artist's appeal in case of satiric website critiquing company’s alleged role in Fishrot scandal
The UK’s High Court has rejected a final appeal bid by the Icelandic artist known as Odee, who was seeking to retain ownership of a website he created which highlighted alleged bribery and corruption by the multinational fishing conglomerate...

Artificial Iceland: Data Centres Use Up Much Of Iceland’s Energy, But For What?
The Borealis Data Center is a nondescript building next to a horse farm on the outskirts of Blönduós, a town of 800 inhabitants in the north of Iceland. Entering the building, after you make it past the multiple levels of security, and into the...

Cabri Summer Market draws in biggest crowd yet
The Town of Cabri held its first Summer Market of the year on Wednesday night. Centre Street was loaded with people checking out the 12 various vendors in the largest rendition of the event to date. From flowers to baked goods, from tattoos to...

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' movie under fire for filming on 'occupied' Indigenous land
Christopher Nolan explains why he created the film exploring the origins of the atomic bomb on "One Nation." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie "The Odyssey" is already facing backlash for...

"I hope you're losing tons of money" — Jeff Daniels blasts Trump voters and blames them for the economic fallout
Actor Jeff Daniels is in the news again, not for a film or TV show role, but for his political opinions. In a recent interview with Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's The Best People podcast on July 21, 2025, Jeff Daniels discussed the economic effects of...

Dance in a Musical Jewel Box
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Co. at the Kreeger Museum On Saturday, July 26th at 3 p.m., the acclaimed Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC) triumphantly returned to The Kreeger Museum. Dana Tai Soon Burgess Roberto Lopez Fernandez Her...

Iceland Producer Prices Fall 1.5%
Iceland's industrial producer prices logged a renewed decline in June amid cheaper costs in the metal industry, figures from Statistics Iceland showed on Monday. The industrial producer price index dropped 1.5 percent yearly in June, reversing a...

Britain’s Economy Is a Sick Joke
One quarter of Britain’s working age population is disabled. That’s a stunning, unbelievable statistic. Yet it comes from the Department for Work and Pensions. Are Britain’s cities really full of suffering cripples? Another statistic goes a long...

Captives and Companions by Justin Marozzi: Everywhere had slaves - it wasn't just the West
By CHRISTOPHER HART Published: 19:01 EDT, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 24 July 2025 They were all borne down with loads of fire-wood, and even the poor little children, worn to skeletons by fatigue and hardships, were obliged to bear their...

Dentist Gives Oral Account of New Agoura Hills Business
Dr. Navjot Sekhon As a dentist in Agoura Hills, Dr. Navjot Sekhon knows the value of a great smile and healthy teeth and gums. Growing up in Punjab, India, Sekhon followed a life dream to become involved in healthcare, and it was when she noticed...

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal
India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. Photograph:...