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A new study suggests that removing ultra-processed food from school menus will be a difficult task. The finding highlights practical obstacles schools face in offering fresher, less processed meals to pupils. The research is drawing attention amid growing public and political concern over ultra-processed food in children's diets and its links to obesity and poor health outcomes.

The Trump administration is pressing school districts to serve more 'real food' — whole, minimally processed ingredients — in school meals. Reports highlight the obstacles many districts face in making the shift, including tight budgets, limited kitchen facilities and staff, supply chain constraints, and strict federal nutrition requirements. The initiative has renewed debate over how realistic healthier school food mandates are for struggling districts.

Travel and Leisure reports that a stylist has declared certain popular travel pants dated, and recommends alternative styles travelers should pack for fall instead. The piece spans multiple retailers, suggesting updated pant options readers can buy across different stores. It is part of a seasonal shift in travel fashion coverage, with editors and stylists steering readers toward fresher silhouettes as autumn trips and wardrobes get planned.

As a new academic year begins, finance experts are sharing guidance for students starting university, covering how to budget, manage student loans and handle living costs. The advice is aimed at freshers facing high rents and everyday expenses, and recommends planning spending early and understanding loan terms before term starts.