A Key Battle in American History Began in a Watermelon Patch
The Battle of Brooklyn: A Critical Moment for America On August 27, 1776, the very existence of the United States seemed uncertain. With Washington’s forces nearly captured and his army encircled, the outcome of the young nation hung by a thread during the brutal fighting at the Battle of Brooklyn. It all started the night […]
NJ school district criticizes ‘offensive’ watermelon image on Juneteenth menu
Families in a New Jersey school district expressed their outrage after a picture of a watermelon appeared on cafeteria menus for Juneteenth this June. School officials labeled the image as racist and called for immediate action from the district’s food service provider. Montclair Public Schools confirmed that the illustration was part of the June menu […]
US Open drink ‘The Watermelon Slice’ creating a buzz in NYC
Serve M Up! The US Open has introduced a new drink that’s making waves—watermelon slices mixed with champagne and elderflower liqueur, all served in a quirky $39 cup. These refreshing drinks are served in bright neon green glasses shaped like tennis balls. The concoction includes Moet & Chandon champagne, fresh watermelon juice, a splash of […]
Meth worth over $5M concealed in fake watermelon packaging seized at US-Mexico border
US-Mexico border agents have thwarted a “suspicious situation” after discovering $5 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as inflated watermelons, amid a string of attempts by Mexican drug cartels to smuggle illegal drugs across the border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers became suspicious of a 29-year-old man who was driving a commercial tractor-trailer loaded […]