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Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures
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— Sep 19, 2026
Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.
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Historic Restaurants Across Britain, America Attract Diners
Lifestyle
— Sep 3, 2026
Iconic eateries from across the UK and the US showcase enduring culinary legacies: Rules in London, a 228-year-old Covent Garden institution, remains a symbol of traditional British fare and film lore, while Penny Garth Cafe in Hawes and Fitzbillies in Cambridge highlight beloved local spots famed for simple, hearty meals and Chelsea buns, respectively. In the US, the Ariston Cafe along Route 66 embodies a century-long road-trip dining heritage, as Lucknow’s status as a premier culinary capital gathers global attention.
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Three England Food Businesses Gain Local Recognition
Lifestyle
— Sep 12, 2026
Charm Thai Cafe in Doncaster was ranked No.1 for food in a local community survey, a distinction amplified by its 5.0 Google rating and a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5. The survey, conducted by a Doncaster collective of locals, reflects diners’ views rather than an official award and underscores the restaurant’s growing online profile and appeal beyond Thai cuisine.
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Sundowns Unveil Two-Star CAF Kit
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— Jul 22, 2026
Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled their 2026/27 home kit, the first to feature two stars above the crest after winning the CAF Champions League for a second time, drawing on a 1994-inspired design with yellow, blue, red PUMA logos and a green collar stripe as part of the Shine on Masandawana campaign ahead of the new season. The kit goes on sale July 31 with continued pre-season preparations in Austria.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche Pushes Back On ABC News Host Martha Raddatz’s ‘Extraordinarily Disingenuous’ Comments About Press Freedom Under Trump
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High School Cafeteria Worker Arrested After Disturbing Discovery in the Food She Was Selling, Police Say
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— Jan 23, 2023
A Louisiana woman has been arrested after police said she was selling food laced with marijuana while working in a school cafeteria. Tymetrica Cohn of Kentwood was charged with possession and distribution of a…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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California Cafe Charges Customers $5 if They Wear a Mask To Order
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— May 30, 2021
A California cafe is charging customers $5 if they wear a face mask when they place their order. “It’s about time that the proponents of these ineffective government measures start paying for the collateral damage they…
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London woman finds husband in three months after flirting coach
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— Aug 17, 2026
A 49-year-old Greenwich café owner, Elizabeth Laing, hired a flirting coach and hypnotherapist after years of chaotic dating and set a goal to find a husband within three months, meeting Owen within weeks and later becoming engaged and married. She describes rapid progress from terrifying first challenges—like approaching strangers at the National Gallery and asking questions in Tesco—to a naturally easier ability to talk to people, ultimately changing her dating life.
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Coffee Shops Plan Openings Across Towns
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— Aug 10, 2026
A string of new food-and-drink concepts are opening: Mooch, a disco-flavored coffee and brunch spot in Eastwood, is set to open in September; Blackbird Doughnuts and Sally’s Sandwiches are slated to debut in East Boston this fall; Kaldi Coffee is preparing a Portstewart cafe opening later this month; and Johnny Doughnuts has expanded with a Napa outpost after festival pop-ups. These openings reflect ongoing growth of specialty coffee and donut-focused concepts across the region.
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WAFCON Prize Up to $2 Million, 16 Teams
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— Jul 22, 2026
CAF has raised WAFCON prize money to $2 million for the champions, up from $1 million, with Motsepe highlighting tangible investment in women's football. At the FIFA World Cup 2026, nine African teams reached the knockout stage—the highest ever percentage—sparking Motsepe's pride in Africa's performances alongside the broader prize increases for the tournament.
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Football creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdown
Nigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.
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Disturbing Allegations Emerge Against Another Democrat Candidate
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— Jul 9, 2026
On Monday, the same day rape allegations shook the campaign of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, the San Francisco Chronicle published an investigation into a separate allegation involving San Francisco cafe owner and Board of Supervisors candidate Manny Yekutiel. The allegation dates back to 2020. According to the Chronicle, LGBT activist Brad Chapin accused […]
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DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Deals Biden’s EV Dreams A Death Blow
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— Dec 7, 2025
President Donald Trump dealt the dreams of former President Joe Biden for an all-electric fleet of American cars a fatal blow on Thursday by terminating the onerous Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards Biden…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Melania Trump Reportedly Laughed Off Vanity Fair Offer
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— Aug 29, 2025
Well, isn’t this rich. While the over-caffeinated, self-important staff at Vanity Fair were reportedly melting down over the terrifying prospect of Melania Trump gracing their precious cover, the First Lady had already…
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Actor’s Latest Outburst Caught On Camera In Rome
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— Mar 23, 2026
A tense scene unfolded at a quiet café in Rome when actor Shia LaBeouf was seen engaging in a loud and erratic outburst that drew attention from those nearby. According to Page Six , a video captured earlier this week…
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Watch: Lawmaker Slaps Female Politician in Parliament, All Hell Breaks Loose, Chair Thrown
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— Dec 4, 2022
Senegal’s Parliament briefly resembled a junior high school cafeteria last week as tensions turned into scuffling. The BBC provided a bit of context, noting that the African nation’s legislative chamber has been a…
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Attorney General Todd Blanche Pushes Back On ABC News Host Martha Raddatz’s ‘Extraordinarily Disingenuous’ Comments About Press Freedom Under Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's recent access restrictions on certain media outlets during a Sunday interview with ABC News.
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Teen Driver Kills 3 After Fleeing Cops: All 'Because One Person Decided They Didn't Want a Ticket'
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— Oct 7, 2021
On Friday night, a 17-year-old valet at Cafe Mawal in Houston allegedly made some decisions that led to heartbreak for three families. According to KTRK-TV , Houston police said valet Ahmedal Tayeb Elnouman Modawi and…
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Can you read data — or just vibes?
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Fifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.
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'Miracle Baby': Baby Girl Born by Emergency C-Section to Hospitalized Mother in Coma
Reporting
— Oct 6, 2021
Vicky Goodson from Charlotte, North Carolina, was told she couldn’t have children. The 40-year-old is a cafeteria manager at Starmount Academy of Excellence elementary school, where she gets to see kids every day — but…
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Commentary: Video Captures School's Heartwarming Celebration for Employee's Successful Citizenship Test
Reporting
— Apr 10, 2021
It’s a story that proves immigration isn’t always a divisive issue — even in the deepest of deep-red states. Yanet Lopez is the cafeteria manager at Deer Creek Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma…
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