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Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why. Government figures released on Tuesday showed prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% last month compared to a year earlier. That was the highest year-over-year inflation for the category since August 2023. Rising fuel prices were a factor. But tariffs and extreme weather also have weighed on U.S. food prices. Two Purdue University economists say the costs to produce, process, store and transport food can take up to six months to show up on supermarket shelves. That means the full impact of rising energy costs on food likely hasn't hit retail grocery prices yet.
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Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet. The U.S. men open play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 12. The field was all dirt on Tuesday. Sod arrives Wednesday from Washington state and will be installed over two days. Construction on the field began April 13 after a Monster Jam event. Tours of the stadium during the tournament are being sold, and premium seating is still available. The menu includes dishes like salsa verde aguachile and spiced lamb rack. Desserts feature a World Cup trophy made with chocolate mousse.
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Barista Kajetan Grzelczak makes a coffee at Andon Café at the Vasastan neighborhood in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)
Nayomie Mendoza is a Mexican American business owner who is celebrating Mexican history and resilience on Cinco de Mayo. She aims to combat anti-immigrant sentiments by highlighting the significance of the day, which marks Mexico's victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla. Mendoza has planned a celebration at her Los Angeles restaurant, Cuernavaca’s Grill, featuring traditional mariachi and Mexican cuisine. This year, many Mexican American business owners are focusing on authenticity and education, emphasizing traditional culture over stereotypes. Mendoza sees the festivities as reflective of the resilience and pride of the community.
Mexican restaurant owner-chef Marco Mendoza prepares a hot molcajete, a traditional Mexican dish, at Cuernavaca's Grill in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Chef Marco Mendoza, right, his wife Maria Luisa Mendoza, center, and daughter Nayomie Mendoza, pose for a picture at their Mexican restaurant Cuernavaca's Grill in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Mexican restaurant owner-chef Marco Mendoza prepares a hot molcajete, a traditional Mexican dish, at Cuernavaca's Grill in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee. Lately, the mountainous, war-ravaged country that borders Saudi Arabia is exporting something else: its coffee culture. Yemeni coffeehouses are opening at a rapid pace across the U.S. Restaurant consulting company Technomic says the number of cafes run by six major chains that serve Yemeni-style drinks grew 50% last year to 136, and that doesn't include smaller chains and independent cafes. Yemeni coffeehouses are meeting the moment for several reasons. They stay open late and provide a place to socialize for the growing number of U.S. adults who don’t drink alcohol. Americans are also seeking out global flavors.
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Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktail…