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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Rises due to New School Meal Standards
A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that adding more fruits and vegetables to meals at schools leads to kids eating healthier food. The study is based on new standards made by the federal government in 2012, which required schools to provide healthier meals for children.
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"Lose An Hour Gain A Doughnut" At Select Krispy Kreme Locations Sunday
Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts for its Daylight Savings Time promotion Sunday. You might be annoyed about losing an hour of sleep come Sunday at 2 a.
Vine Bans Porn, But Not Nudity: Twitter Launches New Policy on Its App
Sorry, porn seekers. You're not going to get your fix on Vine anymore. Twitter has officially launched a "no porn" policy on its app, which allows users to post six-second videos on the sharing service.
Safeway Agrees to Merge With Albertsons Grocery Retailer
Safeway has agreed to combine forces with Albertsons. Albertson's and Safeway's merger agreement brings the two grocery retailers under one umbrella Safeway's board of directors accepted the agreement in collaboration with investing firm Cerebrus Thursday according to a press release.
Geneva Auto Show 2014: Jeep Announces Global Production of New Renegade
Jeep announced the global production of the new 2015 Jeep Renegade at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The Renegade will be the first model from Fiat-owned Jeep to be made for the world in an Italian factory.
Hyundai Motor Company Unveils 2015 Sonata with Updated Design
Hyundai Motor Co. has released images of its seventh-generation 2015 Sonata, the most recent model of the vehicle since 2009. The sedan is set to compete against popular vehicles such as Honda Motor Co.’s Accord, Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry and Ford Motor Co. (F)’s Fusion.
Vampt Beer in Canada Marketed As Post-Workout Recovery Drink
The Canadian beverage company Vampt is currently doing taste tests for their new drink called Lean Machine, a low-alcohol, protein-packed beer. The drink is reported to be filled with nutrients, electrolytes and antioxidants intended to help the body refresh after intense exercise.
Comcast Takes Wi-Fi Hotspots to Chicago Homes
The cable and Internet company Comcast has begun turning thousands of homes in Chicago, IL into Wi-Fi hotspots with its present service equipment. Comcast has recently started the neighborhood hot spots initiative, which is aimed at making Wi-Fi signals available in areas next to homes installed with the equipment.
UPS to Buy 1,000 Propane-Fueled Delivery Trucks for $70 Million
United Parcel Service Inc. announced on Wednesday it will spend $70 million on bringing in 1,000 propane trucks in order to expand one of the largest alternative-energy fleets in the U.S. UPS is buying the fleet from Daimler AG’s Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Microsoft Reveals Xbox One Update before Titanfall Release
Microsoft has introduced a major update to the Xbox One system before the release of the multiplayer game Titanfall, which will be released on March 11. The objective of the update is to prepare the console for the release of the online game.
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