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The Business of Bagels: How New York’s Most Iconic Food Fuels a Culinary Economy
From small bakeries to global brands, New York’s bagel makers are shaping a cultural and culinary economy rooted in tradition and reinvention. Courtesy Utopia Bagels There are few foods more synonymous with New York City than the bagel—a simple ring of boiled and baked dough that somehow embodies the spirit of the city itself. Equal…
Read MoreInside the Art World’s Latest Scams: Fake Profiles, Fraudulent Consignments and Digital Impersonation
Scammers no longer need to hack profiles because they can just clone advisors’ identities, stage fake sales and then vanish before platforms can react. Generated with ChatGPT The more we build our online personas and integrate our digital lives with our real ones, the easier it becomes to fall victim to identity theft and impersonation…
Read MoreWikipedia Reports Traffic Decline as A.I. Changes How Users Seek Information
The popular online encyclopedia blamed A.I. for a dip in human views. Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s hard to imagine a world without Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that for a quarter of a century has stood as one of the enduring staples of the Internet. In recent months, however, the site’s foundation has…
Read MoreAustin’s Formula 1 Weekend Was a High-Octane Rodeo of Speed and Spectacle
Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing. Mark Sutton – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Formula 1 is back in Austin, the “Home of Horsepower.” Instead of riding bucking broncos, the world’s fastest drivers are revving 1000 horsepower V6 engines around one of the year’s trickiest tracks. During race…
Read MoreJoe Jonas Shares Update on Dating Life After Sophie Turner Divorce
Joe Jonas Calls Sophie Turner an “Incredible Mom” Nearly 2 Years After Breakup What’s a man gotta do to find a date? Two years after Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner announced their breakup, the singer revealed that he’s been finding it difficult to fit dating into his busy Jonas Brothers touring schedule as he travels the country with brothers…
Read MoreThe Best Hotels in Savannah, Where History Meets Hospitality
Savannah, Georgia is known for its well-preserved Historic District, a 2.5-square-mile radius of cobblestone streets, moss-draped oak trees, grand mansions and historic inns. Beyond the shaded squares, Greek Revival homes and gas lanterns that nod to its past, the city has many present-day stories to tell. To the north, the Plant Riverside District (also called…
Read MoreIs the NFL Safer Than High School Football?
Near the end of the high-school football season a few years ago, John Pizzi realized he had a problem. Because of season-ending injuries, the football team at Riverdale Country School, the New York private high school where he is the athletic director, did not have enough kids to finish the season. He canceled the team’s…
Read MoreSan Marcos officials say gated access pilot improved river safety, cleanliness, and reduced crowds
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos city staff members said managed access points along the San Marcos River helped keep it cleaner, safer and less crowded during peak summer months. The river had its busiest year in 2024, and city staff said there were no signs of crowds slowing down, according to previous KXAN…
Read MoreFire contained at SOCO More Home Slice Pizza
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters were called to More Home Slice Pizza on South Congress Avenue Sunday evening after reports of smoke coming from the building. In a post on X, the Austin Fire Department said crews arrived at the restaurant, located at 1421 S Congress Ave., around 7:20 p.m. and found a fire near the…
Read MoreAbbott: 'Texas is targeting professors' over 'leftist ideologies'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Sunday that his state is targeting professors pushing “leftist ideologies” as he shared news of the latest college educator allegedly fired over their beliefs. In a post on social media, Abbott shared an Axios article about a University of Texas professor, Art Markman, who said the school’s leadership dismissed…
Read MoreWhy Louis Tomlinson Says He Will “Never Really Accept” Liam Payne’s Death
“I am absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam,” Niall wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement. “It just doesn’t feel real. Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure.” The “Slow…
Read MoreMiranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel’s Surprising Screen Time Rule for 4 Kids Revealed
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel are keeping screens out of the picture. The model revealed that she and the Snapchat founder have very specific rules when it comes to screen time for their sons Hart, 7, Myles, 6, and Pierre, 19 months, as well as Miranda’s son Flynn, 14, whom she shares with ex-husband Orlando…
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