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Billie Eilish’s Mom Teams with LA’s Vegan Restaurants to Feed Hospital Workers Amid COVID-19

Support + Feed—an initiative created by longtime vegan Maggie Baird—will donate meals purchased from participating vegan restaurants by the Los Angeles community to hospitals, senior centers, homeless people, and women’s shelters.

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Jack Black Ditches Red Meat, Now Eats “Scientifically Delicious Veggie Burgers” to Fight Climate Change

“I’m doing this to help limit catastrophic climate change and to support my mental health,” Black said.

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Vegan Startup Raises $1.3 Million in 24 Hours to Make Semi-Electric Bikes

Vegans Rob Rast and Pete Leaviss smash their $20,000 crowdfunding goal for FLX Bikes—an eco-friendly company that makes semi-electric, affordable bikes.

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New York City Dog and Cat Shelters Empty as People Foster While Staying at Home

Applications for fostering or adopting animals at some shelters have increased as much as 10-fold as people look for companions during self-isolation.

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New Report Pushes New Zealand to Shift From Animal to Plant-Based Agriculture

The Vegan Society of New Zealand urges the country’s government to support plant-based agriculture to retain its “clean and green” image.

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Coffee-Mate to Launch New Vegan Oat Milk Creamer at Target

The new creamer—which features notes of cereal and grains—expands the Natural Bliss line of cashew- , coconut- and almond-based creamers and half & half.

Food + Recipes

The 10 Best Vegan-Tested Comfort Food Recipes for Difficult Times

Two things are clear: chocolate and cheese comprise the ultimate vegan comforts.

by Tanya Flink

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Carole Baskin Slams Tiger King for Downplaying the Cruelty of Exploiting Big Cats for Entertainment

“When the directors of the Netflix documentary Tiger King came to us five years ago they said they wanted to make the big cat version of Blackfish,” the sanctuary owner says.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Opinion

If Your Activism Doesn’t Reject Anti-Asian Rhetoric, You’re a Hypocrite

Anti-Asian attitudes, finger-pointing, and xenophobia are another set of side effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

by Keegan Kuhn

COVID

These companies will ship vegan staples directly to your door.

In this time of crisis, ditch the long lines and empty store shelves in favor of vegan meals, cookies, and snacks delivered to your doorstep.

by VegNews Editors

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Eating Tofu Once Per Week Linked to 18 Percent Drop in Heart Disease Risk

The study from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital found a strong association between consuming plant foods rich in isoflavones and reduced heart disease risk.

by Nicole Axworthy

Nutrition

4 Superfood Mushrooms to Add Into Your Daily Routine

Become a fungi (or gal) with our quick guide to the latest superfood trend.

Food + Recipes

10 Tips for Vegans to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Saving money isn’t about sacrifice or sales; get all you need without forking over your paycheck with these simple hacks.

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New Plant-Based Business Show Launches on Facebook

The Plantbased Business Hour will highlight plant-based businesses that represent the solution for a healthier food supply.

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US Humane Society Calls on Government to Make Animal Care an Essential Service

While it’s important that human health risks are minimized as much as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, several animal protection organizations are urging state and federal leaders to also address the welfare of pets and animals.