Trump’s Plan to Import More Ground Beef Is Falling Short

New York Times - Oct 23, 2026

About a fifth of the 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings have come through customs, six weeks through a program designed to lower prices.

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Ski Safari Expands in Japan With Three New Resorts for Winter 2026/27

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UK interest in skiing in Japan has never been higher. Ski Safari’s Japan passenger numbers grew by 32% year on year in winter 2025/26, and are on track to grow by a further 17% for winter 2026/27, while 2026 has also seen record numbers of UK Google searches for skiing in Japan. In response, Ski Safari is expanding its popular Japan programme, adding Madarao, Naeba and Shiga Kogen for winter 2026/27.

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FHS Africa Announces New Dates for 2027, Aligning with POATE & AFCON

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