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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Craving sweets after lunch? A figure-friendly solution is simpler than you thought

The article discusses how cravings for sweets are often not due to hunger but a psychological trick and presents walking as a simple solution to manage these cravings.

Feb 26 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Action by Food Department in UP, 2000 Kilograms of Sweets Destroyed in Lucknow

In Uttar Pradesh, the Food Safety Department has confiscated and destroyed large quantities of adulterated sweets during a crackdown against adulteration amid major festivals.

Feb 26 • 05:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP: Action by the Food Department against adulterators, over 150 shops sealed

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated strict action against shops selling adulterated sweets ahead of the festival season, sealing over 150 stores across the state.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: O Pal-o-Mine, where art thou?

The Pal-o-Mine, a candy bar produced in New Brunswick, Canada, has a rich history as one of North America's oldest continuously produced sweets.

Feb 25 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nuts may help reduce cravings for sweets, study suggests

A study indicates that regular consumption of nuts can help control appetite and reduce cravings for sugary foods.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Make Puffy Gulgule with Flour and Jaggery, Chef Kavita Shares a 15-Minute Method

Chef Kavita shares a quick and easy recipe for making puffy gulgule at home using flour and jaggery in just 15 minutes.

Feb 23 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

4 sweets you will enjoy during fasting

The article discusses popular sweets enjoyed in Greece during the fasting period of Great Lent, emphasizing indulgence despite the traditional ascetic practice.

Feb 23 • 09:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia hits American sweets factory with missile in northeastern Ukraine

A missile strike by Russia has damaged an American sweets factory in northeastern Ukraine, prompting strong condemnation from Ukrainian officials.

Feb 22 • 16:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catnomics now worth 3 trillion yen; lively commercial battle for Cat Day, including inns and sweets

Japan's economy is boosted by an estimated 3 trillion yen from cat-related activities as businesses capitalize on Cat Day on February 22.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'I saw dolls that were oozing Play-Doh': This is how Pelón Pelo Rico was born, the candy that is no longer Mexican

The creation of Pelón Pelo Rico, an iconic candy, traces back to Fernando Topete's innovative approach to making sweets that are both tasty and entertaining for children.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A host of famous faces at the opening of the oasis of sweets: Mia also arrived

At the opening of a new dessert shop, singer Vladas Kovaliovas discussed the role of homemade sweets in his life, supported by his partner IndrÄ— LaunikonytÄ—.

Feb 20 • 08:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Easy Way to Make Gulgule Like a Halwai, Ready in 10 Minutes

A quick and simple method to prepare gulgule, a popular Indian sweet made with wheat flour and jaggery, in just 10 minutes.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Tyri̱ni̱ – 4 sweets to enjoy before the fasting

This article suggests four delicious desserts to enjoy during the Tyri̱ni̱ week before the fasting period of Lent begins in Greece.

Feb 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man assaulted while selling sweets in Bahia; suspect was caught in the act

An elderly man was assaulted while selling sweets at a traffic light in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Brazil, on Wednesday, and the suspect was apprehended at the scene.

Feb 19 • 13:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After Being Betrayed by Boyfriend, She Lost 39 Kg Without Giving Up Sweets

A fitness influencer, Sharon Rodrigues, transformed her life by losing 39 kg through simple home-cooked meals after experiencing betrayal in love.

Feb 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Cocoa, vanilla, coffee, and others: sweet creams for sweet moments

The article explores a variety of dessert creams that can be enjoyed with berry or vanilla sauce, highlighting the numerous flavors available beyond just cocoa and vanilla.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Brisadeiro': Woman arrested for drug trafficking during Salvador carnival

A 24-year-old woman was arrested for alleged drug trafficking while selling THC-infused sweets during the Salvador carnival.

Feb 17 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In search of a house of her own, woman sells sweets at carnival after suffering an attempted femicide and becoming paraplegic: 'Survivor'

A paraplegic woman, Creuza Carla, sells sweets during the Carnival in Olinda to fulfill her dream of owning a home after surviving an attempted femicide.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The winner tastes of butter and caramel

A fudge tasting competition highlights stark contrasts between two brands, capturing the judges' attention for distinct reasons.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Odeon customers can get popcorn, sweets, and drink for £4.50 with handy tip

A cinema-goer shares a tip for securing a snack combo at Odeon for just £4.50, which includes popcorn, sweets, and a drink.

Feb 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman on his victory

Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman and sent flowers and sweets following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's historic election victory.

Feb 15 • 07:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mamata Banerjee sent flowers and sweets to Tarique Rahman, congratulating him on BNP's victory

Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's historic electoral victory by sending him flowers and sweets.

Feb 15 • 05:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

What pick-and-mix sweets do you choose? It can reveal your age

The consumption patterns of pick-and-mix sweets among Finnish people provide insights into cultural attitudes towards sweets and highlight demographic differences in consumption.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO AND GALLERY: The chocolate wrapper collection of a woman from Lihula tells the story of sweets around the world

A woman from Lihula, Ulvi Põhako, has an extensive collection of over 10,000 chocolate wrappers that showcase the history and culture of sweets worldwide.

Feb 13 • 04:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"For our homes, this is help": women from Monte Sinaí make 800 desserts for Valentine's Day as an income alternative

In preparation for Valentine's Day, over a hundred women from popular sectors in Guayaquil have made more than 800 sweets to be sold at various locations in the city.

Feb 12 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

‘Iki’ will delight with quality and discounts during the holiday weekend: cheaper flowers, sweets, and handmade cakes

The Lithuanian supermarket chain 'Iki' offers weekly discounts on various products to celebrate the holiday weekend without financial stress.

Feb 12 • 08:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Greed, Poisonous Laddus, and Conspiracy... The Mystery of the Three Bodies Found in a Car Unveiled

Police in Delhi have uncovered a conspiracy behind the deaths of three individuals found in a car, revealing that they were murdered with poisoned sweets under the pretense of a financial scheme orchestrated by a self-styled occultist.

Feb 11 • 13:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Valentine's Day: 7 Last-Minute Gift Options for Lovers' Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, various options for last-minute gifts are presented, including sweets, flowers, and ready-made dinners.

Feb 9 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Children's party... without children? Meet the rodízio that went viral in RS with a feast of sweets and savories

A confectionery in Porto Alegre has created a viral dining experience reminiscent of a children's party, offering a buffet of sweet and savory treats without the traditional hassle of organizing a party.

Feb 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

With the participation of mothers and grandmothers.. 4 researchers document the memory of Egyptian food in an academic book

A new academic book titled 'A Journey to the Egyptian Kitchen' explores the cultural significance of Egyptian food, highlighting traditions and recipes that have been passed down through generations, including Ramadan dishes and festive sweets.

Feb 7 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Minestrone Soup with Short Mafalda Pasta. A Classic of Italian Cuisine

The article discusses the ingredients and simplicity of preparing traditional Canarian sweets, specifically the airy and crispy "suspiro de Moya."

Feb 7 • 00:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment arrogant summer camp paedophile who drugged boys with sweets faces down cops

Shocking footage reveals Jon Ruben, a 76-year-old paedophile, arrogantly confronting police after being arrested for drugging and sexually abusing boys at a summer camp.

Feb 6 • 20:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment smirking summer camp paedo who drugged boys with sweets is arrested

Shocking police bodycam footage shows a 76-year-old former vet calmly smirking while being arrested for drugging and sexually assaulting boys at a summer camp.

Feb 6 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Inside horror summer camp where paedo poisoned kids before sexually abusing them

Jon Ruben has been sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting children at a summer camp, where he used laced sweets and ensured his wife was incapacitated during the attacks.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger reports man offering snacks and sweets to girl on bus, and he is arrested for sexual harassment in MG

A 41-year-old man was arrested for sexually harassing at least three teenagers after a woman's report of his suspicious behavior on a bus in Formiga, MG.

Feb 6 • 15:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Sweets Without Honey: The Best Healthy Alternatives for Your Daily Recipes

The article discusses healthy alternatives to honey in sweets and recipes, catering to those who avoid honey for health or dietary reasons.

Feb 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

What to do today, what not to do? Find out

Today is Panchami Tithi, a day considered auspicious for completing pending tasks and for donating white sweets or yogurt to the needy for enhancing prosperity and morale.

Feb 6 • 07:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Nutresa, the company that will ‘flood’ Venezuela with sweets after the capture of Nicolás Maduro

Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. elite forces, Gabriel Gilinski, president of Colombia's Grupo Nutresa, is poised to significantly increase the supply of sweets to Venezuela.

Feb 5 • 16:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

More than 100 people lined up at 6 a.m. - What the cake shop owner, whose sweets sell out in 20 minutes, hopes for in politics

At dawn, more than 100 people line up for sweets at the Kawamura shop, known for its delicious treats, which sell out in just 20 minutes, all while the owner speaks about the impact of rising ingredient costs and hopes for political support.

Feb 4 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Elderly man drugged and raped young boys at a Christian camp in Leicester: He put tranquilizers in their sweets

An elderly man, John Ruben, drugged and sexually assaulted young boys at a Christian camp in Leicester by administering tranquilizers in their sweets.

Feb 4 • 18:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Englishman drugged boys and sexually abused them. Drugged his wife to not hear

A summer camp leader in the UK, Jon Ruben, admitted to drugging children with toxic sweets before sexually assaulting them and also drugged his wife to keep her from waking during the abuse.

Feb 4 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

A puzzling product novelty from Fazer: It can take your thoughts elsewhere

Fazer has transformed the classic Geisha chocolate into a new spherical form called Geisha mousse delight chocolate-hazelnut confection, potentially evoking unexpected associations with pelvic floor exercise tools due to its shape.

Feb 4 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Summer camp leader admits drugging wife while he sexually assaulted children

A summer camp leader has admitted to drugging his wife and sexually assaulting children at a camp in Leicestershire, where he also drugged the victims with poisoned sweets.

Feb 4 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

A stroll through the pastry shops of Athens for Valentine's Day sweets

The article describes a delightful tour of Athens' pastry shops featuring chocolate masterpieces, cheesecake, and pavlovas perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.

Feb 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Filloa or freixó with anise. The traditional Galician sweet

The article provides a recipe for 'filloas' or 'freixós,' a traditional Galician sweet made with anise, often prepared during Carnival celebrations.

Feb 3 • 23:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Do you drink them too? Such drinks are worse for health than sweets

Recent research indicates that sugary beverages pose a greater long-term health risk than occasional sweet treats, as shown in two large studies focusing on cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Jan 16 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Urgent 'unsafe to eat' alert as popular sweets could contain dangerous substance

A selection of Jolly Rancher sweets has been ordered off shelves by the Food Standards Agency due to contamination with Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), making them unsafe for consumption.

Jan 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Scientists Warn: One Afternoon Habit Increases Dementia Risk

Scientists warn that a common afternoon habit of snacking on sweets may increase the risk of dementia, despite many cases being preventable through dietary and lifestyle changes.

Jan 14 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Traditional sweets from Madrid. The most typical desserts of Madrid

The article explores traditional Madrid sweets, highlighting their significance in local culture and festivities.

Jan 14 • 00:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

She eats sweets or pasta, Pilates is like a gift for her. Shiffrin's preparation can inspire an ordinary person

The article explores the dietary and training habits of successful athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin, highlighting how they contribute to their performance and success.

Jan 13 • 21:18 UTC

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