Every May, food lovers in the South Shore area get a chance to try dishes from some of the best local kitchens—all while supporting a good cause. This year’s food festival, happening on May 6 at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, isn’t just about eating. It’s a fundraiser where 34 restaurants and bever
Government rules about paying interest on digital dollars—called stablecoins—just got a fresh rewrite that has crypto startups on edge. Two senators combined a push from banks with protection for real-world crypto use, but the new border between “useful rewards” and “bank-style deposits” is fuzzy. A
Every May, New York’s fashion world stops traffic on Fifth Avenue. The red carpet stretches outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, not because the museum is open for visitors, but because it’s closed for a private event. Around 400 guests pay five-figure sums or secure sponsorship from luxury brand
Ashley Graham isn't backing down from her body-positive message even as GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy flood social media. The 38-year-old model admits the trend hits hard for women who spent years fighting to love their bodies exactly as they are. "It feels like a step backward, " she explains
Perched in Syntagma Square, the Grande Bretagne overlooks Athens’ political heart. The hotel’s location isn’t just convenient—it’s steeped in history. The square itself was renamed in 1843 after Greece’s first constitution, a reminder of the city’s resilience. From many rooms, guests can watch the C
The debate over artificial intelligence in movies just got clearer—at least for the Oscars. The group behind the awards says AI actors won’t get a golden statuette, even if they look real. To win acting awards, the person must actually be there, performing live, and they have to agree to it. Scripts
Australia’s latest move in the digital world has sparked a global debate. The country wants to force big tech companies—like Meta, Google, and TikTok—to pay news organizations for linking to their content. But what started as an "incentive" is really a heavy-handed rule. If these companies refuse, t
A major energy company just won a legal round that could change how wildfire lawsuits work. In a decision that surprised many, an Oregon court decided wildfire victims can’t sue as one big group. This means individual cases must be handled separately instead of bundling them together. The company, P
A major legal showdown is brewing in New Mexico that could force Meta to rethink how its apps work—or push the company to leave the state entirely. After winning a $375 million penalty earlier this year, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for strict changes like age checks for users, limits
The Washington city police force is under investigation for possible changes to crime reports. An official from the department said they will follow up on a report that is still being written by the city’s Office of the Inspector General. The review started in January but its findings are not
