Chef level fillings, queues down the street, big on TikTok: Britain’s new sandwich boom

Manufacturing activity surges in New York region to highest level in nearly three years

The New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, surged 43.1 points in November to 31.2, the regional Fed bank said Friday. It ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

Many of the regulars at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, say they won’t let rising pollution levels deter their daily visits

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Coffee, sandwiches, underwear, beer: a day in the life of Japan’s beloved konbini stores

Convenience stores are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan, where customers can access the daily essentials, from buying breakfast to paying bills. Kenji Yamamoto was unsure that his ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Good News: Dodgers World Series victory is big news in Japan as well

World Series viewership hit record levels in Japan as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the series over the New York Yankees. Japanese interest in the series was driven in part by Dodgers superstar ...

The US economic boom is a mirage

Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in anger

World - Financial Times - November 4

Breaking down VAR decisions that impact title race

Was William Saliba's red card for Arsenal the correct call ? Why was Man City's winner deemed onside?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Merger activity is down 40% from its peak. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees a ‘big unlock’ ahead.

The future could see more megamergers, middle-market deals and initial public offerings.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown feels Dallas 'still the big brothers' to the Texans even in down year

Houston leads the AFC South with a 6-4 record, but Overshown feels the 3-6 Cowboys can still maintain their title as the Texas big bro

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice’ With New Boarding System

American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

World - ABC News - October 30

NBC’s Steve Kornacki breaks down final NBC News poll

The final NBC News poll before Election Day shows the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tied at 49%. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve ...

Senate Republicans choose John Thune as their new leader

Senate Republicans chose John Thune of South Dakota, a longtime Mitch McConnell deputy, as their new leader over Donald Trump ally Rick Scott and another longtime leader, John Cornyn.

Shareholder advisers fear clamp down in new Trump administration

Conservative groups and lawmakers eye restrictions on proxy firms as new era in Washington emboldens their critics

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

At 56, TikTok star Kim Hale returns to New York to chase Broadway dream

With 13 million likes on TikTok, dancer Kim Hale is reigniting her dream of performing on Broadway.

Some voters joke they want to 'cancel out' family members' ballots in new TikTok trend

On TikTok, dozens of users are posting tongue-in-cheek videos about how their vote will “cancel out” someone else’s on the opposite end of the political spectrum.

How chef Andrew Black is building a food empire

Chef Andrew Black is creating a food empire in Oklahoma City. The James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author recently opened his fourth restaurant in the historic Skirvin Hotel. Michelle ...

What the world’s best chef serves you for €450

Kimchi ice cream and hare sushi: the Madrid flagship restaurant of Dabiz Muñoz, Spain’s punk superchef, is an ‘amusement park for adults’

World - Financial Times - October 28

The Lego Mini Chef restaurant, Denmark — review

In which a meal prepared by tiny plastic people sparks a revelation about hospitality

World - Financial Times - November 7

Which is better, New York or LA? The epic rivalry will soon be settled

The Dodgers-Yankees World Series is giving the two cities a chance to do their favorite thing: obsess about themselves. The 2024 World Series has been a thrilling contest between baseball’s two ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?

A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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