The Shops at Somerset Square, a 40‑year‑old open‑air center in Glastonbury, is shaking up its image by adding six fresh restaurants and services. The move follows a 2022 purchase by Poag Shopping Centers, which wants to turn the once‑upscale spot into a lively local hotspot. Instead of just filli
The world loves video games, especially people under 25. They bring fun and help build friendships, but experts worry about bad content, too much playtime, and spending money on items that feel like gambling. Governments have tried many rules to keep players safe. One common rule is age ratings t
The West End Arts Campus in Auburn is preparing to showcase a fresh exhibition that explores the Cayuga people’s journey beyond their traditional lands. The display will travel across various venues, including the Schweinfurth Art Center and the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, giving visitors a chan
The new café inside the Portland Art Museum offers more than a quick bite; it invites visitors to pause and enjoy a relaxed meal in an artistic setting. Created by Kaie Wellman and Kevin de Garmo of Providore Fine Foods, the space blends local ingredients with a menu that feels both familiar and inv
The southern region of Turkey faced a deadly combination of rain and earth movement on Thursday, taking three lives. Local officials said the storm struck Hatay province, which had already suffered a major earthquake in 2023. Heavy showers caused the Asi River – also called the Orontes – to overflow
The market for coffee futures saw a sharp rise on Thursday, with July arabica climbing 5. 10 points (about 1. 9%) and July robusta gaining 71 points (around 2. 1%). The surge came as investors reacted to fears that an El Niño event could delay Brazil’s rainy season, a key factor for the country’s co
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has started a new effort that uses artificial intelligence to sift through years of audit reports. The project, called the Audit Enforcement and Risk Oversight initiative or AERO, will examine at least five years of data from programs funded by the d
The National Hockey League has entered a new partnership with the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to protect betting markets linked to hockey games. The deal, signed by CFTC Chair Michael Selig and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sets up a system where each side appoints contacts who will
The study looks at 46 African nations from 2011 to 2021 and asks if money aimed at fighting climate change can help young people who are not studying, working or training – a group called NEET. It treats climate finance as an outside investment that can grow skills and open job doors if the count
The city council and county commission in Tampa have signed off on a first‑draft plan to build a new baseball park for the Rays. The project is set to cost about $2. 3 billion, with the team footing roughly $1. 27 billion. The county will contribute around $796 million and the city about $180 millio
