Summary Sake, a traditional Japanese beverage, is gaining traction in the United States, particularly in cities like Chicago. At the Omakase Room, acclaimed sommelier Daniel…
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Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban
Summary The Australian government is standing by its recent ban on online platforms for users under 16, even as a report suggests that most teenagers…
Opinion: Remembering Margo Howard
Summary Margo Howard, known for her insightful advice column “Dear Prudence” on Slate, passed away this week at the age of 86. For years, she…
How these slum dwellers went from one-room shacks to beautiful new apartments
Summary Residents of a densely populated slum have transitioned from living in cramped, one-room tin shacks to well-designed new apartment spaces. This transformative effort allowed…
More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends
Summary More than 25,000 unaccompanied immigrant children will lose their legal representation as a crucial federal contract expired. This contract previously funded legal access for…
After a stranger gifts a boy with autism a piano, he dazzles the world: “He’s Mozart level”
Summary A boy with autism, whose story captivated viewers after he received a piano as a gift from a stranger, has been mesmerizing audiences with…
Chelsea was murdered 10 years ago – will a new police podcast catch her killer?
Summary A new police podcast aims to revive interest in the unsolved murder of Chelsea, who was killed 10 years ago. Police departments are increasingly…
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
Summary The Department of Justice recently issued a legal opinion indicating that states are not mandated to provide services that assist people with disabilities in…
No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families
Summary Robert Bush, a funeral director, received a 20-year prison sentence for his crimes, sparking reactions from the families affected by his actions. Many of…
Parents sue school over ‘inhumane’ calming rooms after BBC report
Summary Ten families have filed a lawsuit against a school district, claiming their children were harmed by the use of ‘calming rooms.’ This legal action…