INSPECTIONS

Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Health Inspections Shake Up OC Food Spots

Between March 19 and 26, Orange County’s health inspectors forced several local eateries to pause operations, citing serious cleanliness issues. The problems ranged from creepy-crawly invaders to basic comforts like hot water. Nine places faced temporary shutdowns, with nearly all reopening within d

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Grains, Trade Checks and Weather: What Happened on March 17

Corn prices nudged up early in the morning, moving a few cents higher as farmers and traders reacted to fresh market data. May corn saw a small rise, while soybeans also edged up slightly; the byproducts of soy—meal and oil—displayed mixed movements, with meal falling and oil climbing. Wheat showed

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Albuquerque Food Checks: Four Places Shut, Others Warning

The city’s food safety team recently inspected a range of restaurants and other venues, uncovering serious hygiene problems that led to closures for four establishments. The inspectors used a color‑coded system: green means safe, yellow signals problems that must be fixed, and red indicates major vi

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Tensions: A Test of Patience and Compliance

Iran's nuclear program is under the microscope again. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is growing impatient. They want answers about Iran's uranium stockpiles and damaged nuclear sites. Three key facilities—Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan—were bombed last June. The IAEA hasn't been able to

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Puzzle: What's Really Going On?

Iran's nuclear program has been a hot topic for years. Recently, tensions have eased a bit after some promises were made. But let's dive into what's really happening with Iran's nuclear sites. First, let's talk about the places where Iran enriches uranium. There are three main sites: two at Natanz

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Jan 10 2026HEALTH

Orange County Eateries Take a Break: Health Inspectors Step In

Orange County saw a flurry of restaurant closures and reopenings in the first week of January. Health inspectors were busy, ensuring places to eat meet safety standards. A Chevron station in Orange had to pause food sales on January 7th. The reason for the shutdown wasn't made public. Fortunately,

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Dining Dangers: A Look at Recent Restaurant Shutdowns in Orange County

In Orange County, health inspectors have been busy. They've shut down several eateries and drink spots for various reasons. Some places had creepy crawlies, while others had sewage issues. Let's dive into what happened. First off, Luxe in Dana Point was closed on December 18th. The reason for the s

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

Savannah's Food Scene: A Closer Look at Recent Inspection Scores

In Savannah, a recent round of restaurant inspections showed a mix of top performers and those needing some improvement. Some eateries scored perfectly, while others had a few issues to address. The Georgia Department of Health conducted these inspections between November 19 and November 25, 2025, t

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Food Truck Checks: El Paso County Health Department Speeds Up Inspections

El Paso County Health Department has been busy catching up on food truck inspections. After a report highlighted that nearly half of the food trucks were way behind on their checks, the department sprang into action. In just one month, they managed to reduce the backlog from 150 to 40. The health d

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

EU's Plan to Crack Down on Russia's Secret Oil Tankers

The European Union is pushing for a new plan to inspect Russia's hidden oil tankers, known as the "shadow fleet. " This move is part of the EU's effort to cut off Russia's oil money, which is being used to fund the war in Ukraine. The EU's diplomatic team is asking member countries to support this p

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