CHICAGO—Tyson Foods is shutting four more chicken plants—in Arkansas, Indiana and Missouri—to cut costs, a blow to small communities in the U.S. heartland that depend on the meatpacker for nearly 3,000 jobs. The company, which reaped big profits as meat prices soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now adjusting to a decline and to slowing […]
House plants can liven up any home. But one young man from England has taken his love for plants to the next level by accumulating an impressive collection—and by helping other plant lovers. NTD caught up with plant lover Joe Bagley.
CHICAGO—Tyson Foods Inc. will close two U.S. chicken plants with almost 1,700 employees on May 12, the company said on Tuesday. The closures show that the biggest U.S. meat company by sales is still trying to figure out how to improve its chicken segment that has struggled for years. Tyson Foods will shut a plant […]
Written by Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D. A car needs the right kind of gas to run smoothly, and it’s similar for humans. They need the right kind of food to optimize their health and well-being. The best foods for our bodies and our brains are the freshest and they’re made in our own kitchens. They’re not […]
A billion-dollar program was launched on Tuesday aimed at helping struggling nuclear power plants to continue operating amid rising costs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced. The $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program will provide relief to owners or operators of nuclear power reactors that are expected to shut down due to economic circumstances, thus avoiding premature closure. […]
DETROIT—The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks. General Motors announced Thursday that it would pause production at eight North American plants during the next two weeks, including two that make the company’s top-selling Chevrolet Silverado pickup. Ford will stop making […]
NEW YORK—One of the world’s top cities for foodies is showing the way again; 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show displays the latest food trends. The show is North America’s biggest event for food innovation. Ron Tanner, Vice President of Specialty Food Association said one big movement this year is plant-based alternatives. He said that people are […]
“You’re a cactus, I thought you couldn’t die?!” Sound familiar…? To all the urban dwellers out there who wants cute plants, but are struggling to figure out why they suspiciously die on you each time, this is for you 🙂 We can all agree that plants do wonders in freshening the air and adding color to a space, but when they start […]
Hundreds of butterflies are on display at the Conservatory of Flowers at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Built in 1878, the conservatory is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the United States. It houses more than 2,000 plant species. Right now, the space is home to more than flowers. Over 500 butterflies are […]
Gardening with pets could be difficult, because you have to pet-prove your garden. Building a fence to keep your dog away from the herbs seems relatively easy, but to chicken-prove your vegetables you need some more. Chickens may decimate a garden quickly be pecking and scratching. But you can make your chickens coexist with your plants, […]
Italian architect Stefano Boeri likes to mix engineered constructions with greenery, and his latest project was no exception. Soon, in Lausanne, Switzerland, a 384-foot, 35-floor, multiple-dwelling skyscraper covered with evergreen plants will appear. Take a look at the photos Bright Side has collected from Boeri’s evolving project — and prepare to be amazed! On the building’s façades — which are about 32,000 square feet — over 100 […]
