@movq@www.uninformativ.de Definitely silly in places (and the back-alley fistfight is AWESOME).

But it also wouldn’t surprise me to find out that people like Bezzos, Musk, and Zuckerberg are actually ghoulish aliens here to keep us into a state of reduced consciousness while they extract what they can. “Their third-world.”

It’s like the bearded-man says: “We could be pets, we could be food, but all we really are is cattle.”

Tribunal finds Perth nurse was caught stealing from disabled patients, selling items on eBay
A tribunal ruled the woman was “not currently a fit and proper person” to hold a nursing registration after she allegedly stole clothing, shoes, toiletries and food from a couple whose disabled children she cared for. ⌘ Read more

One-off treats, lush surrounds and ‘greatest hits’: How restaurants keep you coming back
Good food isn’t enough to draw a crowd in 2026. We take a look at what else Melbourne venues do to get your attention, and keep it. ⌘ Read more

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Organic foods are not healthier or pesticide free
Article URL: https://news.immunologic.org/p/organic-foods-are-not-healthieror

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48482955

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We taste-tested 21 cans of supermarket tuna in oil and Sirena didn’t win
Good Food tin-fluencer Frank Sweet scours the Seven Seas for Australia’s tastiest canned tuna. More than 20 cans, pouches and one stinky office later, here’s how they ranked. ⌘ Read more

Debutant makes sacrifice on way to Origin II – swearing off island food
Queensland’s latest debutant reveals his harsh upbringing, vowing to repay the state for giving him a “second chance at life”. ⌘ Read more

Margaret River has a new winery, and one of WA’s most respected chefs is in the kitchen
Brendan Pratt joins a stacked team committed to advancing the discussion on regenerative food and wine. ⌘ Read more

New Zealand invests $143m in agricultural productivity
The New Zealand government has announced a $143 million investment in six commercial projects aimed at optimising land use and boosting productivity in the food and fibre sector.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay highlighted the importance of the sector, which accounts for over 80% of the country’s exports. ⌘ Read more

Long an organic recycling laggard, SEQ gives FOGO another crack
Four councils, including Brisbane, are running food recycling trials for apartments, resorts and retirement homes. ⌘ Read more

Global food automation surge drives new contracts for Scott Technology
Automation in global food production is accelerating, and manufacturers seeking to stay competitive must scale, Scott Technology’s chief executive, Mike Christman, says.

The NZX-listed company announced this week that it had secured “several” contracts within its Material Handling and Logistics (MHL) business across Europe and North America, with a total value of over $12 milli … ⌘ Read more

Hotel Canobolas
A grand pub from the team behind The International. ⌘ Read more

Alternative route to Japan offers great food and service – plus it’s cheaper
The economy seats might give off ’80s vibes, but the food, service and extraordinary baggage allowance make up for it. ⌘ Read more

AK’s
Soul food with great tunes inside the Ovolo Nishi. ⌘ Read more

Under Bakery
Cardamom buns are the must-order at this popular Canberra bakery. ⌘ Read more

Under Bakery
The spot for darkly crusted croissants and cardamom buns in Canberra. ⌘ Read more

Ultra-processed foods linked to 58 per cent rise in dementia risk
Processed meats contribute most to cognitive decline, a new Harvard study has found. But some foods have the opposite effect. ⌘ Read more

GNU Gets Back Into Nutrition Software After 14 Year Hiatus
For those looking for open-source food nutrition software, GNU’s GNUtrition has seen its first new release in 14 years… ⌘ Read more

This Streamer Has Convinced the Internet Guy Fieri Never Swallows Food on TV
A video creator known as Doctor Spaghetti has scrutinized hours of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to get to the bottom of an explosive culinary conspiracy theory. ⌘ Read more

Please don’t spam people looking for employment. It’s just cruel
Earlier I posted in a “Who wants to be hired?” thread, looking for a place where I could apply my experience in hospitality, food tech and automation.

A couple hours later I received an email:

“Hi Ilia,

I saw your comment on the June Who’s Hiring thread. I build production-ready TypeScript and Python systems that integrate LLMs into real workflows, with particular focus on RAG, agent orchestration, and clear blah-blah-blah”

Come on.
I am a forced immigra … ⌘ Read more

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Govt backs study into grower bid for Hastings McCain plant
The Government has announced its support for Hawke’s Bay growers in their efforts to explore the possibility of a farmer-led purchase of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said the Government would provide $50,000 for the first stage of a feasibility study. ⌘ Read more

Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off May 2026
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Commerce Commission report criticised for flawed rankings
Imagine that a public health authority publishes a report on the nation’s diet. After 22 years of data and a 100-page methodology, it announces the four least nutritious food groups. They are: beverages, snacks, prepared meals and condiments.

The categories tell you nothing, because beverages include both water and vodka, and snacks include both carrot sticks and deep-fried Mars bars. The four least nutritious … ⌘ Read more

Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping
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My Food Bag lifts profit and revenue as board weighs possible sale
Listed meal-kit company My Food Bag has reported revenue growth of 6.2% for the second half of the 2026 financial year.

In an NZX announcement on Thursday, My Food Bag (MFB) announced a net profit after tax of $6.7 million, up 5.3% year on year. ⌘ Read more

Sponsored: Plant and food research
This year marks 100 years since the establishment of the DSIR, a milestone in the history of publicly funded science organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re marking the centenary by sharing stories of science working for New Zealand: research that has supported our economy, protected people and cared for the environment for 100 years and counting.

Today, the Public Research Organisations - the Bioeconomy Science Institute, Earth Sciences New Zealand, the New Zealand … ⌘ Read more

These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money. ⌘ Read more

Oh no, speedy recovery, @movq@www.uninformativ.de! I was down for one day on Saturday. Vomiting through the nose. Not entirely sure what that was, but I reckon something in the food poisoning or sunstroke realm.

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The Best Food Gifts to Buy Online, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2026)
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by. ⌘ Read more

RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect
The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef and, for some reason, Mike Tyson. Vaccines are not on the agenda. ⌘ Read more

Carbon Pollution Is Making Food Less Nutritious, Risking the Health of Billions
A new meta-analysis found nutrients in food decreased over the last 40 years, reports the Washington Post. “Many of humanity’s most important crops — including wheat, potatoes, beans — contain fewer vitamins and minerals than they did a generation ago.”

“The invisible culprit behind this damaging phenomenon? Carbo … ⌘ Read more

Tovala Family Meals Review: Good Food, Lots of Salt
Tovala is a meal kit that comes with a smart oven, or a smart oven that comes with a meal kit. New family meals make it much more useful. But lord, the sodium. ⌘ Read more

The Invisible Force Making Food Less Nutritious
fjo3 shares a report from the Washington Post: Surging concentrations of carbon in the atmosphere, caused largely by burning fossil fuels, have produced potent changes in the way plants grow – from increasing their sugar content to depleting essential nutrients like zinc. Experts fear the degradation of Earth’s food supply will cause an epidemic of hidden hunger, in which even p … ⌘ Read more

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FDA Grants Quick Review For 3 Psychedelic Drug Trials
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted a quick review of three experimental psychedelic drugs meant to treat major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration signaling a shift in policy toward treatments that also give users a high – coming a day aft … ⌘ Read more

FDA Gives Green Light To the First Gene Therapy For Deafness
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: The Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy to restore hearing for people who were born deaf. The decision, while only immediately affecting people born with a very rare form of genetic deafness, is being hailed as a milestone in the quest to treat hearing loss. “It’s the first time in … ⌘ Read more

@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org hmmm, pizza! With that amount of food (a) I wouldn’t complain, and (b) I will be obese on my return. LOL.

But it was also a giant food orgy. We had mountains of pretzels, waffels and sweets on top of regular lunch at the canteen, food truck and pizza delivery. Yummy!

Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick’s Newest Venture? ‘Gainfully Employed Robots’
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick launched a new venture that “will focus on creating ‘gainfully employed robots’ for the food, mining and transport industries,” Bloomberg reports.

“I left Uber in 2017 heartbroken,” writes Kalanick on the new company’s web site. Kalanick resigned under pressure in 2017, and complains he … ⌘ Read more

FDA Reverses Decision and Agrees To Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its decision on Moderna’s flu vaccine and has agreed to review it for possible approval, Moderna announced on Wednesday. From a report: Last week, the agency rejected Moderna’s application for review of a new flu vaccine, saying the company’s research design was flawed. But in subsequent discussions … ⌘ Read more

Moderna Says FDA Refuses To Review Its Application for Experimental Flu Shot
An anonymous reader shares a report: The Food and Drug Administration has refused to start a review of Moderna’s application for its experimental flu shot, the company announced Tuesday, in another sign of the Trump administration’s influence on tightening vaccine regulations in the U.S. Moderna said the move is inconsi … ⌘ Read more

Ultra-Processed Foods Should Be Treated More Like Cigarettes Than Food, Study Says
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have more in common with cigarettes than with fruit or vegetables, and require far tighter regulation, according to a new report. The Guardian: UPFs and cigarettes are engineered to encourage addiction and consumption, researchers from three US universities said, pointing to the pa … ⌘ Read more

Amazon To Shut Down All Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Stores
Amazon is closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores in a shift to focus on its online same-day delivery service and new big-box retail stores. From a report: The e-commerce giant said Tuesday that some of its shuttered Amazon-branded brick-and-mortar stores would be converted into Whole Foods Market locations. Amazon said its branded stores fail … ⌘ Read more

Schools, Airports, High-Rise Towers: Architects Urged To Get ‘Bamboo-Ready’
An anonymous reader shares a report: An airport made of bamboo? A tower reaching 20 metres high? For many years, bamboo has been mostly known as the favourite food of giant pandas, but a group of engineers say it’s time we took it seriously as a building material, too.

This week the Institution of Structural Engineers called for … ⌘ Read more

Ozempic is Reshaping the Fast Food Industry
New research from Cornell University has tracked how households change their spending after someone starts taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the numbers are material enough to explain why food industry earnings calls keep blaming everything except the obvious culprit.

The study analyzed transaction data from 150,000 households linked to survey responses on medicati … ⌘ Read more

Retailers Rush to Implement AI-Assisted Shopping and Orders
This week Google “unveiled a set of tools for retailers that helps them roll out AI agents,” reports the Wall Street Journal,
The new retail AI agents, which help shoppers find their desired items, provide customer support and let people order food at restaurants, are part of what Alphabet-owned Google calls Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience. Major reta … ⌘ Read more

@bender@twtxt.net I’m already using it for tracktivity (meant for tracking activities and events, like weather, food consumption, stuff like that), which is basically a somewhat-fancy CSV editor:

I have a couple of other projects where I could use it, because they are plain curses at the moment. Like, one of them has an “edit box”, but you can’t enter Unicode, because it was too complicated. That would benefit from the framework.

Either way, it’s the most satisfying project in a long time and I’m learning a ton of stuff.