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Food & drink
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

What Makes a Restaurant Influential?

Restaurants shape culture through trend-setting food, chef training, and devoted followings while facing grueling labor, substance use, and financial instability.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The ancient art of Istanbul's porters survives modern challenges in Turkiye

Istanbul's hamallk porters physically transport heavy merchandise through narrow historic markets, using traditional semera harnesses while facing precarious pay, limited protections, and hereditary organization.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Workers who build NYC's subway cars face low pay, anti-union bosses, report alleges

Kawasaki workers building NYC subway cars earn about 16% less than industry standard, endure poor conditions, and production delays impede the MTA’s fleet modernization.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
4 months ago

Weekly Coffee News: Luckin Enters U.S. + Good Food Awards Entry Period

In January, Repórter Brasil visited multiple coffee farms in Antioquia, Colombia, that carried either Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade certifications, finding troubling results.
Coffee
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