The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a 25‑year‑old tradition that still sells out its 110 events each year. In the past decade, festivals were the main way chefs and food producers reached fans. Today, social media lets anyone DM a celebrity chef or follow their kitchen videos from home, so the n
People who dwell close to nuclear facilities might face a higher chance of dying from cancer, according to new research that examined data across the United States. The study looked at cancer deaths recorded from 2000 to 2018 and linked them to how far residents lived from a nuclear plant, finding t
The first Cruisin’ the Day for United Way turned River Parishes Community College’s parking lot into a lively showcase of classic cars, food stalls and fundraising activities. Over 150 vehicles—from Mustangs to Studebakers—lined up for judged contests, while twenty craft and food vendors offered tas
The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat
The latest study from a consulting group that works with nonprofit schools shows most parents think their child’s college expense was worth it. In the survey, 83 % of parents agreed that the money spent on their child’s education paid off. A few parents said they would have made the same choic
A freeze alert hit Central Florida early Tuesday, prompting Walt Disney World to act fast. The park covered flowerbeds and even a Goofy topiary with white plastic sheets to shield plants from the chill. This isn’t the first time Disney has taken such precautions; similar measures appeared at the par
For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The
The governor has taken aim at the state senator after learning he had not reported more than $4, 900 worth of meals and entertainment given by lobbyists. The money came from files that lobbyists must submit, but the senator’s yearly financial disclosure did not list these gifts. The governor’s spo
Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 35th birthday by announcing a wave of fresh projects and a bold vision for the future. The company’s president, Johanna Faries, said that the upcoming showcase will highlight teamwork across all its game studios and give fans a taste of what’s coming next.
Jill Basinger has moved to Stris & Maher LLP, where she will head the Media, Entertainment and Sports Litigation team out of Los Angeles. She plans to use the firm’s national reach to help clients across the country. Before this, Jill spent more than ten years at Glaser Weil LLP as a partner. She h
