Bamboo shoots are often overlooked, but they pack a serious nutritional punch. These young sprouts are not just panda food; they're a staple in many Asian cuisines and a powerhouse of health benefits. Recent studies show that bamboo shoots can help regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, and even l
PAR Technology Corp. will buy most of Bridg, a Los Angeles data platform owned by Cardlytics, for between $27. 5 million and $30 million in PAR shares. The deal will close early 2026 after standard approvals. The purchase gives PAR instant access to a rare mix of loyalty and everyday transaction da
The ceremony took place on Feb. 10 at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, where creators of six hit shows were honored for their fresh ideas. The awardees included the U. S. drama “Severance” and Korean series such as “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, ” “Boys II Planet, ” “Our Unwritten Seoul, ” and “Study Gro
The week that was paused because of bad weather is back on track, and fans can now choose the standout girls athlete from February 2 to 8. Nominations come from school athletic directors who watched the games, and voting will stay open until Sunday night. The winner will be announced the next day be
Demi Lovato has decided to push back the start of her “It’s Not That Deep” tour and drop five shows. The original opening night on April 8 in Charlotte, NC has been moved to April 13 in Orlando, FL. The change comes after she realized rehearsals were taking a toll on her health. She told fans that
Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th
For the biggest televised event of the year, brands pay a fortune for a chance to show their products to millions. The 2026 Super Bowl cost between $7 million and $10 million for a single commercial spot, but the real question is how much the famous faces in those spots earned. Industry experts
BitMine Immersion Technologies, a company that manages crypto assets for its own use and for others, added a large amount of Ethereum last week. They bought 40, 613 ETH during a market slump, pushing their total holdings over 4. 3 million tokens. At today’s prices that adds about $8. 8 billion to th
A San Diego company that sold gift cards to restaurants suddenly closed, and customers are left wondering what will happen to the money they still hold on those cards. The company, which had its cards sold at a major retail chain, announced it would file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It also told sho
The government announced that the country’s economy is expected to rise by 3. 1 % in 2026, signalling a comeback after two years of decline. This outlook follows a sharp drop in global demand for natural diamonds, which has hurt Botswana’s main source of income. Diamonds normally provide about
