Reader question: Please explain this sentence, with “through the roof” in particular: “Since then, his popularity has gone through the roof.” My comments: Who is this man we’re talking about here? Large canisters of nitrous oxide intended only for caterers appear to be driving an “exponential growth” of patients suffering from the gas’ effects, experts have told ITV News. “He …
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is weighing a California animal cruelty law that pork producers say could upend their industry and raise the cost of their products nationwide. Pork producers say California’s law requiring more space for breeding pigs will force the $26 billion-a-year industry to change its practices even though pork is produced almost entirely outside California. “Would that …
Due mostly to rising pork prices, China's consumer inflation increased in July to its highest level in two years, while sluggish consumer demand restrained overall price pressures. “Inflation will likely rise past 3% in the next two months, due to a low base and the lift from pork prices,” said Bruce Pang, head of research and chief economist at Jones …
