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The Meat-Free Set Has an Unlikely Ally

In the 1960s, Harvey Comics (best known for Richie Rich and Casper) entered the superhero genre. It was a brazen attempt to cash in on the popularity of the Batman TV show. The outcome was the creation of “Bee-Man.”

The character was singularly focused. He had bee powers. He dressed in bee armor. He ate honey (‘cause you know, bees) and stole gold… because it looks like honey?

Slightly less conspicuous (but no less fixated) is the modern-day vegetarian – or their overzealous relative, the vegan.

Dietary fanaticism (or passion, to be a little less critical) is on the rise. According to GlobalData, …read more […]

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US cuts aid to Palestinians, cites policy differences

The Trump administration has decided to cut more than $200 million in bilateral aid to the Palestinians, following a review of the funding for projects in the West Bank and Gaza. The department notified Congress of the decision Friday in a brief, three-paragraph notice sent first to lawmakers and then to reporters. One main issue the U.S. has had with support for the Palestinian Authority had been its stipends paid to the families of Palestinians killed, injured or jailed for attacks on Israel. …read more […]