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There’s something almost magical about the smell of fresh microwave popcorn—warm, buttery, and ready in minutes. But what many people don’t realize is that beneath that crinkly paper bag lies a chemical surprise that’s far less appetizing. Recent research has shed light on substances used in the lining of microwave…

The SNP’s Westminster leader has been told an Israeli fuel conglomerate could be in line to benefit if the oil field is developed.

Cotton futures close the Thursday session easing back from the midday gains, as contracts were down 3 to 5 points in the front months. The US dollar index was down $0.406 at $98.135, with crude oil $0.87/barrel lower. Wednesday’s online auction from The Seam showed just 445 bales sold with...

Soybeans posted 4 to 5 cent gains across the front months on Thursday, as slight product value strength provided some support. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 1/4 cents higher at $9.36. Soymeal futures were up 50 cents to $1.00 on the day, with Soy Oil 7...

Men’s grooming has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. With so many new products and brands, it’s tough to tell which actually work and which just sell hype. Clever marketing can make any beard oil or face wash sound like a miracle, but the truth is, some grooming brands focus more…

November WTI crude oil (CLX25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.81 (-1.39%), and November RBOB gasoline (RBX25 ) closed down -0.0227 (-1.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and retreated, with crude sliding to a 5.25-month low and gasoline sinking to a 4.5-year nearest-futures low....

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Soybeans are 5 to 6 cents higher across the front months at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 6 cents higher at $9.38 3/4. Soymeal futures are up 60 to 80 cents on the day, with Soy Oil 26 to 30 points higher in the nearbys....

Cotton futures are following this week’s pattern of taking back overnight losses during the day session, as contracts are off the lows and up 10 to 12 points at midday. The US dollar index is down $0.429 at $98.115, with crude oil $0.42/barrel lower. Wednesday’s online auction from The Seam...

The US president claimed Modi had assured him of deal, but Indian officials insist no such conversation took place

Vegetable oils are everywhere, and almost everyone has an opinion about them. From clever marketing in supermarket aisles to headlines about deforestation, they have become both the heroes and villains of the modern diet. But vegetable oils are vital to our lives and can help to address food insecurity.