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2 weeks ago
OMG science

Heartbreaking photo shows sea turtle that swallowed a rubber finger

Plastic pollution found in sea turtles' guts in Mediterranean, including unique items like a witch's finger toy.
Researchers found large pieces of plastic in over 40% of 135 loggerhead turtles, emphasizing the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life.
Europe news
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Five drown as migrant boat capsizes during rescue operation off Malta

Five people died and eight were injured in a boat capsizing during a rescue operation off Malta.
21 migrants were rescued by Malta's armed forces after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

EU policies partly to blame for 3,000 deaths in Mediterranean last year, say rights groups

NGOs running rescue missions in the Mediterranean are calling for a change in EU policies, blaming them for the drownings of over 3,000 people last year.
A 2023 decree implemented by the Italian interior minister severely reduces the response capacity of NGO-run civil fleets, hindering their rescue missions and putting lives at risk.
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe, UN says

A boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death of more than 60 people, including women and children.
Libya has become a major transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe, with the central Mediterranean route being one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.
www.thelocal.it
10 months ago
Europe news

Italy cuts anti-poverty subsidies as critics hit out at Labour Day provocation'

Six months after taking the helm of Italy's most right-wing government since World War II, Giorgia Meloni has talked tough on domestic issues but not rocked the boat internationally.Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, which has roots in the post-war Fascist movement, sent shock waves across the European Union when it came top in September elections.
www.dw.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Migrants to Europe face 'inhuman' pushbacks report DW 03/30/2023

The Council of Europe's Comittee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) published its annual report on Monday, criticizing member states and particularly those on the EU's external border for "inhuman and degrading treatment" of migrants pushed back from their borders.Foreign nationals were subjected to "punches, slaps blows with truncheons, other hard objects [...] by police or border guards," the CPT said in the report.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Group says Libyan coast guard fired shots over rescue ship

CAIRO - Libya's coast guard fired warning shots over a humanitarian vessel as it attempted to rescue a rubber boat carrying migrants off Libya's coast, a sea rescue group said.The coast guard went on to return some 80 Europe-bound migrants to Libyan soil.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Design
Design Milk
3 months ago
Design

The Mediterran Outdoor Collection Is Easy Luxury + Cool Elegance

The Mediterran Collection by Hommés Studio offers limited edition, casual luxury, and all-season beauty for outdoor living spaces.
Inspired by the Mediterranean, the collection features modern and minimal designs with smooth rounded lines and high-quality fabrics.
Design Milk
10 months ago
Design

F5: Beauty + Experience Infuse All Things for Designer Nick Ozemba

Nick Ozemba, co-founder of In Common With, met his eventual business partner, Felicia Hung, on the first day of their freshman year in the furniture design program at RISD.After graduation, he went on to design interiors at ASH NYC and SHoP Architects, while Hung went to work as a product designer.Then in 2017, they reunited to form the Brooklyn-based studio In Common With.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Doublespace Photography captures Muralla Roja for 50th anniversary

Canadian duo Doublespace Photography has released images of Spanish architect Ricardo Boffil's iconic Muralla Roja apartment building to mark 50years since its completion.To mark the anniversary, photographers Amanda Large and Younes Bounhar of Doublespace Photography travelled to Spain to stay at an apartment in the complex for six days, in order to capture it in different weather and light conditions.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

Bring Creativity to Life With Kriskadecor's Aluminum Chain Link Structures

Space dividers, wallcoverings, and ceiling features.Lighting elements, cladding, or any unique structure you can imagine.Using aluminum chains, Kriskadecor brings creativity to life for architects and interior designers through their ability to fully customize design solutions through color, shape, and dimension.
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NYC food
Forbes
3 months ago
NYC food

An Mediterranean Restaurant Opens In DUMBO, Brooklyn

Restauranteur Anna Castellani has opened a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant named Nina in New York City.
Israeli chef Sagi Azrouel, known for his simple dishes focused on fresh ingredients, is making his restaurant debut at Nina.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
NYC food

Hamburger America, From a Burger Documentarian, Opens in the Village

George Motz, a filmmaker and hamburger expert, has opened his first restaurant in SoHo called Hamburger America, named after his 2004 documentary film
The restaurant serves flattened fried onion burgers, classic smashburgers, fries, sandwiches, flavored milks, and Miller High Life. It will also host guest hamburger makers from around the country.
Anna Castellani, who previously ran Foragers Market, has opened a Mediterranean restaurant in the original location featuring dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean like smoked eggplant carpaccio and tahini fish kebabs.
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SFGATE
4 months ago
NYC real estate

America's Most Expensive Home Is a $126M Beverly Hills Megamansion With Unheard-Of Amenities

A 10-acre megamansion in Beverly Hills, CA, just hit the market for $126 million, making it this week's most expensive home.
Other pricey properties that hit the market this week include a Beaux-Arts condo in Manhattan, a Mediterranean-style mansion in Palm Beach, and a recently built Coronado estate overlooking San Diego Bay.
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9 months ago
World politics

Hundreds Dead, 9 Arrested, and Many Questions in Migrant Wreck

At the end of a long stretch of sandy beach, a weathered warehouse in the port of Kalamata held the survivors of one of the worst shipwrecks in Europe in a decade.Inside, dazed men from Syria, Egypt and Pakistan, all with numbered badges around their necks, languished on tightly packed corridors of thin mattresses.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Europe news

Dozens are dead and hundreds feared missing from migrant ship sinking off Greece

This undated handout image provided by Greece's coast guard on Wednesday, June14, 2023, shows scores of people covering practically every free stretch of deck on a battered fishing boat that later capsized and sank off southern Greece.AP KALAMATA, Greece With its human cargo of migrants filling every available space, the battered blue trawler was about halfway from Libya to Italy when its engine cut out in the night.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

EU agrees radical reforms on migration and asylum laws

1. The European Union has agreed on a package of reforms to their current migration and asylum laws, which include increased resources for border management, stricter rules on returns and more humane treatment of asylum seekers.
2. The new reforms are intended to create a fairer and more effective system for processing asylum applications and managing the flow of migrants.
3. The reforms also seek to ensure that those seeking asylum receive more humane treatment, and that the rights of refugees are respected
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
France news

Italian foreign minister calls off Paris visit over insults' from France

Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, scrapped a trip to Paris on Thursday in reaction to insulting comments by the French interior minister against the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.In an interview with RMC radio, Gerald Darmanin said Meloni was unable to solve the migration problems on which she was elected and accused her of lying to voters that she would end the influx of people crossing the Mediterranean in search of refuge in Europe.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

It's about more than just food': Mediterranean diet is part of a whole way of life

If I look out of my window at 4pm, winter and summer, in all weathers apart from horizontal rain, there will be a group of women sitting on the bench, sometimes on two benches.There might be half a dozen of them or more, ranging in age from their 60s to their 80s, possibly older.There are always at least a couple of little dogs, very occasionally a husband.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

13 Outdoor Date Ideas Around DC

Affordable Picnics
For a date with a flexible budget, stock a basket with fare from local markets and restaurants, then unroll a blanket for an open-air feast.Here are four pairings that make date plans a walk in the park.Charming Waterfront
What to eat: Split a cheese-and-charcuterie board ($32) from Hummingbird in Old Town Alexandria.
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www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

Greece shipwreck: people smuggling suspects arrested as search continues

Greek authorities have arrested 32 people suspected of people smuggling following a shipwreck off the coast of the island of Samos.
According to the Greek coastguard, the shipwreck resulted in the death of at least 11 people, while the search for survivors continues.
The incident is the latest in a series of tragedies involving migrants and refugees attempting to cross the Aegean Sea to reach European Union member states.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Gandia Blasco launches Outdoor 2023 catalogue with Gan and Diabla

new furniture and accessories feature in the Outdoor 2023 catalogue by Gandia Blasco, which is presenting its collections together with those of younger subsidiaries Diabla and Gan for the first time.The Outdoor 2023 catalogue unifies the three brands, which have separate characters but share values and an aesthetic grounding in the architectural language of the Mediterranean, according to Gandia Blasco.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Mental health

We tell them they can still laugh' the doctor treating the mental scars of Gaza's children

1. Mental health effects of war and violence can be long-lasting and devastating for children in affected areas, and treating those scars requires both clinical and community-based approaches.
2. Dr Yasser Abu Jamei has established a successful mental health charity in Gaza, providing both clinical and community-based support for children affected by the region's violence.
3. Even in the most difficult of circumstances, it is possible to provide hope and support to those in need,
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

MoD confirms 320m contracts to service Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels

Two contracts to service the Royal Navy's domestic and international offshore patrol vessel fleets will cost 320 million, the Ministry of Defence has announced.An eight-year contract worth about 250 million has been awarded to UK Docks Marine Services, based in the north east of England, to support a fleet that patrols across the globe.
www.thelocal.fr
10 months ago
Europe news

France debates making EU flag compulsory on public buildings

The French government sought to play down a fresh row with Italy over migration on Friday, saying Rome was an "essential partner" after a spat with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.Published: 6 May 2023 08:41 CEST Italy's foreign minister cancelled a trip to Paris on Thursday over what he termed unacceptable comments from French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who said Meloni was incapable of tackling her country's migration crisis.
www.thelocal.com
10 months ago
Europe news

French government plays down Italy migration row

Italy's foreign minister cancelled a trip to Paris on Thursday over what he termed unacceptable comments from French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who said Meloni was incapable of tackling her country's migration crisis.Italy is an essential partner to France our relationship is founded on mutual respect, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said late Friday.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

Greece shipwreck disaster exposes Europe's deadly failure

The Greek shipwreck disaster is a symptom of a much larger issue, demonstrating Europe's failure to protect its citizens from the dangers of the sea.
The absence of a common European maritime safety system has led to a lack of accountability and responsibility for the tragedy, with no one party being held responsible.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

Tunisian president says his country will not be Europe's border guard'

1. President Kais Saied of Tunisia has warned Europe that it must take responsibility for the consequences of migration, as he rejected an IMF bailout to help the country manage its current economic crisis.
2. Tunisia has seen an influx of migrants from the Middle East and North Africa attempting to cross into Europe, leading to increased tensions between the two regions.
3. Saied has advocated for greater collaboration between Europe and Tunisia in order to better manage migration, as well as to
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

The EU pays Africa's brutal militias to lock up migrants. Britain wants to follow suit | Kenan Malik

1) The European Union is paying African militias to detain migrants, incentivizing human rights abuses and worsening the migrant crisis.
2) Britain is considering similar deals, which would further endanger migrants and violate international laws.
3) The human cost of this policy is immense, with reports of migrants and refugees facing inhumane conditions, violence, and even death.
Eater Portland
9 months ago
Portland food

The Team Behind Les Caves and Holdfast Dining's Joel Stocks Will Bring a Taste of the French Riviera to Southeast Portland

After moving back to Oregon, chef Joel Stocks - known for his exceptional, now-closed tasting menu restaurant, Holdfast Dining - met winemaker Jeff Vejr at Alu Wine Bar, where Vejr was working.Years later, when Stocks started Holdfast as a pop-up with fellow chef William Preisch, he tapped Vejr to pick out the wines, which Vejr continued to do throughout the restaurant's tenure.
SFGATE
9 months ago
SF real estate

Live Large for Less: 5 Legit Mansions You Can Buy for Less Than a Million Bucks

Realtor.comNot related to a testy media tycoon?Don't have the stomach to be a bitcoin billionaire?No one in your family has royal blood?Not to worry!You don't have to be a millionaire to live well in one of these five mansions we've found for under $1 million.Seriously, these places are so posh, they could tempt a prince to move to America.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

Saturday Is National Rose Day-Here Are 9 Restaurants With Cool Pink Wine Selections - Washingtonian

Saturday, June 10 is National Rosé Day.But even if you didn't know that was a thing, do you really need an excuse to clink a few glasses of blushing pink wine this summer?Though it's now produced from Australia to Spain to the Shenandoah Valley, the ideal summer beverage will probably never shake its association with warm evenings in the Mediterranean or afternoons in Provence.
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10 months ago
World politics

It's May in Rome: A Time to Revere, and Fear, Fava Beans

As hungry Italians at the Festival for the Fava Bean lined up in a field in the Roman countryside to order fava and pecorino cheese, fava and porchetta, cream of fava on top of pasta or simply brown bags loaded with fresh fava, the manager of an adjacent garden spoke of the witch-fingered legume with dread.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

14 Vegan Specials to Try During DC Veg Week - Washingtonian

DC Veg Week, a celebration of the District's vegan eats, runs now through Saturday, May 13.Here are a few notable specials around town:
3321 Connecticut Ave., NW
This Cleveland Park bistro, which fuses Tex-Mex and Caribbean flavors, has vegan options, and they're all 15 percent off this week.. There's a pineapple bowl with tofu, black beans, and fresh fruit, or avocado-topped tofu tacos.
Eater Atlanta
11 months ago
Atlanta

Here We Go, Atlanta, Another Food Hall Just Opened

The Atlanta food hall boom that began nearly a decade ago with Krog Street Market and Ponce City Market shows no signs of slowing down.And Citizens Market becomes the latest addition to a growing list of food halls with its opening today at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead.Citizens market features eight restaurant stalls offering everything from sushi and burgers to fried chicken sandwiches and kaarage combo meals backed by big name chefs like Dani Garcia, Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef fame, and Italian chef and master butcher Dario Cecchini.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Greece Continues Search for Migrants After Crowded Ship Capsizes

The grim search by Greek authorities for migrants after the country's deadliest shipwreck in years moved into a second day on Thursday, though the prospects of finding survivors was slim and hundreds were feared to be missing after their fishing ship capsized about 50 miles off the coast.Scores of bodies were recovered from the sea and 104 people were rescued on Wednesday, after their vessel foundered in the Aegean Sea, off the southern coast of Greece, five days after setting sail from Libya bound for Italy.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Italy busts Mediterranean migrant trafficking ring DW 05/10/2023

48 minutes ago48 minutes ago Italian police brought dozens of suspected human smugglers into custody, after a nearly four-year-long probe.The suspects helped migrants travel by sea to Italy, then faciliated their journey to northern Europe.Italian police on Wednesday arrested 29 people for their suspected involvement in a migrant trafficking ring.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Europe news

Italy smashes cross-border migrant smuggling ring

ROME - Italian police on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected smugglers as they smashed a transnational operation that for years brought migrants illegally into Italy by sea and then moved them overland to northern Europe, authorities said.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Tunisian cemeteries fill up as hundreds of dead refugees wash up on coast

Authorities in Tunisia are considering building new cemeteries, as the country runs out of space to bury the dozens of refugees washing up every day on its shores.The first three months of 2023 were the deadliest for people attempting to cross the central Mediterranean since 2017, according to the UN, with an increasing number of boats carrying asylum seekers wrecked at sea.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Refugees trying to reach Italy die after boat sinks off coast of Tunisia

At least 19 people from sub-Saharan Africa have died while trying to reach Italy after the boat carrying them across the Mediterranean sank off the coast of Tunisia.It is the latest disaster involving people departing from north African country, where the authorities have launched a brutal crackdown on undocumented sub-Saharan Africans.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

City boss sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment over 70m Ponzi-style scam

A City boss compared to the The Wolf Of Wall Street has been sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment in his absence over a 70 million Ponzi-style investment scam.Anthony Constantinou, 41, went on the run during his seven-week Southwark Crown Court trial and is thought to be in Turkey or Dubai after being stopped in Bulgaria with a fake Spanish passport.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

King tells former Sudanese refugees I'm so glad you're safe here'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The King has sympathised with former refugees who escaped by boat to Europe from the Darfur genocide telling them I'm so glad you're safe here.Charles chatted with accountants, NHS consultants and charity workers who have made a new life for themselves in the UK, after a Sudanese activist asked him to meet her community.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk for women by 24% study

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Following a Mediterranean diet could reduce a woman's risk of heart disease by 24%, a new study has found.The diet, rich in nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables, has been linked to a number of health benefits, with a recent separate study suggesting that people who follow the diet have a reduced risk of developing dementia in later life.
Running on Real Food
9 months ago
Everyday cooking

Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes

Try these easy vegan twice baked potatoes for a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food.About this Recipe
This twice baked potato recipe is made with cashew cream instead of dairy-free cheese or coconut cream.They're easy to make in just a few steps and you'll only need 6 simple ingredients.To make them, you'll bake the potatoes first then mix the baked potato with cashew cream to make a cream filling.
Minimalist Baker
10 months ago
Everyday cooking

Lemony White Bean Quinoa Salad

Next time you're looking for a simple, nourishing side, try this white bean quinoa salad!It's bright, herby, lemony, and SO versatile.We especially love it with portobello "steaks" or baked fish, or really any main dish with parsley and lemon!Just 1 bowl and 30 minutes required for this protein- and fiber-packed salad.
Minimalist Baker
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce

A nourishing, flavorful bowl that comes together fast with minimal cleanup?That's our kind of meal!These Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls combine spicy roasted chickpeas, vibrant roasted veggies, and optional grains with an herby green tahini sauce.Prepare to fall in love!Plant-based, gluten-free, and just 10 ingredients required.
Minimalist Baker
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Herby Green Tahini Sauce (5 Minutes!)

There's a (not-so-secret) secret that can take an average plate of veggies to the next level.Want in?It's sauce!The secret sauce, if you will.We're BIG fans of all kinds of sauces because they add flavor and pizzazz with minimal effort, and this herby, garlicky green tahini sauce does just that!Just 5 minutes and 8 ingredients required for this Mediterranean-inspired condiment, friends.
Minimalist Baker
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (Mediterranean-Inspired)

These baked, Mediterranean-inspired chicken thighs are the BEST: smoky, satisfying, and SO quick and easy!Tender, crispy skin chicken is surrounded by roasted onions, olives, and (optional) dates.It's the ultimate sweet and savory party and everyone's invited!Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required, friends.
Minimalist Baker
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Mediterranean-Inspired Cucumber Chickpea Salad

A fresh and vibrant salad that takes just 10 minutes?That's our style, friends!This Mediterranean-inspired cucumber tomato salad is so versatile and satisfying thanks to protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas.Plus, just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!It's delicious alongside tofu, fish, or falafel wraps for an easy spring or summer meal.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

A Superquick Sicilian Pasta With Anchovies and Cauliflower

Image Credit...David Malosh for The New York Times.Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.Good morning.Anna Francese Gass has a fine new recipe for pasta with anchovies, cauliflower and nutty bread crumbs (above), her adaptation of a Sicilian pasta alla Paolina con cavolfiore from Palermo, in which you melt oil-packed anchovies in a hot pan, then combine them with tomato sauce and a blend of cinnamon and cloves.
South Side Sox
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Let's put a lid on downer talk for a moment

Sure, sure, we could follow a month gallivanting around Europe, far from the weary woeful world of the White Sox, by joining the crowd jumping on the incompetence of the Sox organization, the terrible level of play, the abominably awful division they play in, and all that stuff, which will undoubtedly happen in due course.
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston food

5 restaurant openings we're excited about this month

Restaurants Add these new restaurant openings to your list.It's June, and new restaurant openings in and around Boston include a spirited bistro overlooking Boston Harbor, a long-awaited comeback of a multi-story 1990s icon, plus the reveal of New England's highest outdoor roof deck atop The Prudential Center's newest venue, View Boston.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston food

Chef Lydia Shire will open a new restaurant in the Seaport

Restaurants The "grill concept" will arrive in 2024.A James Beard award-winning chef has plans for a vibrant new eatery in the Seaport.Lydia Shire will launch a restaurant concept at Seaport Science Center, a 492,000-square-foot life science redevelopment, in 2024.There are few details known about the currently unnamed spot, but a spokesperson told Boston.com the restaurant will be a "grill concept."
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Triple-whammy of cyclones, a 1-in-200-year event, drove Italy's deadly flooding, scientists say

A rare, triple-whammy of cyclones drove the deadly flooding that devastated much of northern Italy this month, but scientists said Wednesday that climate change doesn't seem to be to blame for the intense rainfall.Using computer simulations and past observations, a team of researchers looked for but found no evidence of human-caused warming behind the drenching.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

France's unions have put up one hell of a fight and sent a message to the rest of Europe | Cole Stangler

If French democracy were in a healthier state, Emmanuel Macron's pension reform legislation would have already been scrapped by now.Broadly unpopular from the outset, his plans to raise the country's retirement eligibility age from 62 to 64 have triggered a protest movement historically large even by French standards lasting nearly two months.
Food & Beverage Magazine
9 months ago
Food & drink

THE NORMAN ANNOUNCES THE REOPENING OF WORLD-RENOWNED RESTAURANT DININGS TEL AVIV

Perfectly situated in the heart of Rothschild Boulevard on a picturesque city square, The Norman, the only luxury boutique hotel in Tel Aviv, is thrilled to welcome back Dinings, the world renowned restaurant from chef Masaki Sugisaki, located up on the third floor.Dinings Tel Aviv brings a unique blend of traditional Japanese Tapas and modern European cuisine, presented with incomparable flair within a graceful setting.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

A Temple of a Time Capsule: Oklahoma Mansion Is an Ode to the '80s and '90s

Realtor.comA huge Newcastle, OK, home with a mile-long driveway is getting a lot of attention.The abode has seen plenty of online action, thanks to its '80s and '90s decor, which launched it to the top of the most-popular-homes list earlier this month.The sharp contrast between the 24-year-old home's exterior and interior designs indeed make the property something to talk about.
SFGATE
10 months ago
SF real estate

Best-Selling Author Dennis Lehane Is Turning the Page on His $3.3M L.A. Home

Amy Sussman/Getty Images / Realtor.comDennis Lehane, whose dark and twisty novels have won him accolades, is looking for a buyer to write him an offer on his lovely Los Angeles home.The asking price is $3,295,000.Lehane penned "Gone, Baby, Gone" and "Mystic River," among other titles.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Ballin'! NBA Hoopster Marvin Bagley III Lists His Leisure-Ready Pad Near Sacramento for $2M

Sarah Stier/Getty Images / Realtor.comA young NBA player created an outdoor oasis at his home near Sacramento, CA, but is ready to part with the impressive spread.The property is listed for $1,995,000 and has quickly attracted potential buyers.The home is already in pending sale status."We have multiple offers on it, and we're just waiting for the right one to come in," says listing agent Matthew Hindy, with Re/Max Gold Fair Oaks.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

The Best Things to Do in Nelson County, VA

Destination: Nelson County, Virginia
Virginia's Nelson County, bordering the Blue Ridge Mountains and straddling two national forests, is home to a collection of central-Virginia towns and some cool hikes.Three hours from DC, it's also in the heart of Virginia's craft-beverage region, with standout outdoor spots to sip an après-hike drink.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

The Ultimate Guide to Summer Getaways and Adventures Near DC

Summer Lake Escapes
At 3,900 acres, Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland is the state's largest such body of water, surrounded by sandy beach and verdant forest.About a three-hour drive from DC, it's a destination for paddling and powerboats.Where to Stay
On the lake's north side, Wisp Resort in McHenry offers access to outdoor activities without leaving the property.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in April - Washingtonian

Built in 1795, this Federal-style home in Old Town, also known as the Potts-Fitzhugh-Lee House, was the childhood home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.It has six bedrooms, four full baths, two half-baths, and six fireplaces, as well as a detached two-car garage and studio space, multiple patios, a garden, and landscaping.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

4 Luxury Home Sales in the DC Area

Virginia
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Where: Great Falls.Sold by: Ryan Zimmerman, retired Washington Nationals infielder.Listed: $7,495,000.Sold: $7,100,000.Days on market: 195.Style: Traditional.Bragging points: Six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a theater room with stadium seating, a gym and steam room, a cabana with an outdoor kitchen, a saltwater infinity pool and hot tub, a two-story playhouse, and parking for seven cars, all on five acres.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

Spanish Food Gets a Modernist Latin Twist at TheSaga in West End

Chef Enrique Limardo built a name for himself with his avant-garde Latin American cooking at Seven Reasons on 14th Street.He's since expanded to Mediterranean-Latin at Imperfecto and French-Latin at Quadrant, both in the West End.Now, he and business partner Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger are venturing into Spanish-Latin at their newest "fun fine-dining" restaurant, TheSaga.
www.theresident.co.uk
10 months ago
London

South east London's best rooftop bars, terraces and beer gardens

Lead image: The Bussey Building Rooftop Bar Nine Lives, London Bridge Tucked beside London Bridge's arches you'll find Nine Lives, an inviting neighbourhood bar that has transformed its outside seating area into something that is more sunny Cali vibes than grey London town vibes.Dubbed Nine Lives Alley, the bar's outside bit is cobbled and pedestrianised, so head down for cocktails and tacos from the bar's resident street food kitchen Tigre Tacos.
Bustle
10 months ago
Marketing

Here's How To Accomplish Mermaidcore Home Decor Without It Looking Cheugy

Mermaids are definitely having a moment, and it's not just because there are only a few weeks until the live-action version of Little Mermaid finally hits theaters.There's a new interior design style inspired by the mythical creatures going viral on TikTok just in time for summer, called "Mermaidcore," and the aesthetic is straight out of a fairytale.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
10 months ago
Real estate

12 Texas Style Homes: From Sprawling Farmhouses to Quaint Queen Annes

From the allure of famous cities and mouth-watering Texas BBQ to the breathtaking Gulf Coast views, abundant outdoor activities, and year-round warm climate, it's no wonder so many people call Texas home.With its undeniable appeal, Texas offers a diverse range of lifestyles and housing options to suit every preference.
time.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Erdogan Is Facing His Biggest TestEven If He Loses Turkey's Election

For more than 20 years, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has remade and dominated Turkey's politics.First as Prime Minister, then as President, he built a political foundation with support from voters outside the country's powerhouse citiesIstanbul, Ankara, and Izmirwith appeals to traditional religious values and socially conservative policies.
www.thelocal.it
10 months ago
Europe news

Anti-vaxxer assaults Covid-era Italian premier at rally

The French government sought to play down a fresh row with Italy over migration on Friday, saying Rome was an "essential partner" after a spat with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.Published: 6 May 2023 08:41 CEST Italy's foreign minister cancelled a trip to Paris on Thursday over what he termed unacceptable comments from French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who said Meloni was incapable of tackling her country's migration crisis.
www.france24.com
10 months ago
Europe news

France plays down latest row with Italy on migration

05:32 French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin speaks in Paris on March 27, 2023.Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni attends a press conference in Rome on April 5, 2023.Ludovic Marin, Andreas Solaro, AFP The French government sought to play down a fresh row with Italy over migration on Friday, saying Rome was an "essential partner" after a spat with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Tunisia says dozens killed as three ships sink in Mediterranean

Members of rights groups carry banners during a protest after Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered security forces to stop all illegal migration and expel all undocumented migrants, in Tunis on Feb. 25. (Jihed Abidellaoui/Reuters)At least 29 African migrants and asylum seekers were found dead and 11 others rescued Sunday when three separate boats trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Italy capsized along the Tunisian coast, according to the Tunisian Coast Guard.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Erdogan's Election Prospects Take a Hit as a Challenger Drops Out

Three days before Turks vote in crucial presidential elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's chances of securing a swift victory took a hit on Thursday when one of his challengers left the race, a move likely to benefit Mr. Erdogan's main competitor.The withdrawal of one of the race's four contenders also increased the possibility that the main opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, could obtain a simple majority of votes on Sunday, a win that would suddenly end Mr. Erdogan's 20-year streak as Turkey's most prominent politician.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

On Italy's Coast, Empathy Mixes With Frustration After Migrant Tragedy

In the weeks since Vincenzo Luciano pulled a dozen bodies from the rough sea in southern Italy, he has kept a careful eye on the beach, now strewn with jackets and sneakers, for the missing son of a shipwreck survivor he promised to help find.On Wednesday, Mr. Luciano, a 50-year-old fisherman, watched from a dune as rescue workers pulled yet another child's corpse from the water's edge.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Coming soon: Second Ya Mas! Taverna from 'Big Brother' star heads to West Palm Beach; Frank Pepe bringing its pizza to Delray Beach

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be.So many new places open up every day.Here's what's coming soon to a city near you.Ya Mas! Taverna, West Palm Beach More than a year after hospitality honcho and "Big Brother" star Memphis Garrett (No Man's Land, Point Break) brought his first Greek restaurant to tony Las Olas Boulevard, Ya Mas! will expand into its first sister taverna on West Palm Beach's bustling Clematis Street restaurant row.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Public health

Simple measures could save 1 million babies a year, doctors plead

The lives of more than a million babies a year could be saved across the developing world if mothers were given access to simple, low-cost health measures such as vitamins, antimalarials and aspirin, a new analysis has found.The study, focused on the silent public health disaster of babies being born too small or too soon, comes as the United Nations warns that progress on reducing newborn deaths and stillbirths has flatlined since 2015, and that patchy, underfunded antenatal care is partially to blame.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA food

Two of L.A.'s most anticipated new restaurants open this week

(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)

Yess Restaurant
The highly anticipated Japanese restaurant from the team that brought a colorful line-caught-seafood truck to the Arts District is now open.Yess Restaurant is the fully realized follow-up to the ambitious and pandemic-spurred Yess Aquatic truck headed by chef Junya Yamasaki (formerly of London's Koya).
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
LA food

Is this former vegan making L.A.'s best chicken and rice?

(Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)

There are certain dishes most people will identify as "comfort food."Ice cream, any form of cake, grilled cheese, doughnuts, lasagna and burgers are all likely candidates.Growing up in a Chinese American household, it was always rice.Rice in the form of congee, fried rice, rice noodles, stir-fried rice cakes, mochi and Hainan chicken and rice.
Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Atlanta

Carmel Brings the Food and Sunny Vibes of World Coastlines to the Buckhead May 16

The long-awaited debut of Atlanta restaurateur Tal Baum's next restaurant, Carmel, takes place Tuesday, May 16, at Buckhead Village.Carmel marks the sixth restaurant from Baum and Oliva Restaurant Group to open since 2015, which includes Bellina Alimentari and Atrium at Ponce City Market and Aziza and Falafel Nation at Westside Provisions District.
The Good Life France
10 months ago
France politics

Captivating Cultural & Culinary South of France Tour

Take a memorably mouth-watering and captivating cultural tour of the south of France with four-time James Beard Foundation award-winning cookbook author Cheryl Alters Jamison.The tour will take place in gorgeous Occitanie, formerly known as Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the most beautiful areas of France, as well as the largest wine-producing.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Meet Olivier Dussopt the minister charged with getting France's pension reforms through Parliament

The Senate and lower house National Assembly are set to hold ballots on the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64, with Macron's minority government dependent on the opposition Republicans (LR) party for support.After months of negotiations, everyone wants a moment of truth, a senior figure in Macron's Renaissance party told AFP on condition of anonymity.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Macron faces moment of truth' as French pension reform goes to vote

The Senate and lower house National Assembly are set to hold ballots on the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64, with Macron's minority government dependent on the opposition Republicans (LR) party for support.After months of negotiations, everyone wants a moment of truth, a senior figure in Macron's Renaissance party told AFP on condition of anonymity.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

'Moment of truth' as Macron's contested pension reform heads to final votes

A demonstrator holds a sign with an image of French President Emmanuel Macron at a protest against the government's pension reform plan in Paris, France, on March 11, 2023.Benoit Tessier, Reuters A proposed reform of France's pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year, is to be put to a vote in parliament on Thursday in a decisive moment for President Emmanuel Macron.
Eater Miami
10 months ago
Miami food

Where to Dine on Mother's Day in Miami, 2023

It's time to treat mom




Moms do so much; the least they can get in return is a delicious brunch.Thankfully, Miami knows how to do the celebrated midday meal just right.So, here's a guide to the best spots for treating that special woman in your life - be it your mother, grandmother, sister, or even yourself - on her special day.
Eater Miami
11 months ago
Miami food

The Best Food and Drink at the F1 Miami Grand Prix 2023

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2023 (F1) will kick off next week at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium for its second edition with racing events scheduled from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, May 7.
Racing fans from around the world will gather at the venue all weekend long to witness high-performance automobiles in competition.
Creative Bloq
11 months ago
Graphic design

I love this simple yet effective healthcare rebrand

The world of US healthcare is complex, and often hard to navigate, which is why simple design and branding solutions stand out in this space.And a rebrand by Mucho has given life science software Ostro a head-turning new look.Ostro aims to help patients navigate the US healthcare system, connecting people to the medicines and treatments that are best suited to them.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Health

Mediterranean diet can reduce heart attacks in people at higher risk'

A Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of a heart attack, stroke or early death for hundreds of millions of people who have an increased possibility of cardiovascular disease, a global review of evidence suggests.A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has previously been linked to a number of benefits, and its effectiveness in helping healthy people to live longer is well known.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Health

Mediterranean diet can cut heart disease risk in women by 24%, report says

(Dreamer Company/Getty Images/iStockphoto)A Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of heart disease in women by 24 percent, new research says.It's the first such analysis of the possible link between a Mediterranean-type diet and cardiovascular disease that focuses on women, the authors say.Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization, and in the United States, it is the No. 1 killer of women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Mediterranean diet may lower heart disease risk in women by nearly 25%, study finds | CNN

Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style.Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.Closely following a Mediterranean diet may cut a woman's risk of heart disease and death by nearly 25%, according to a new analysis of 16 studies.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Mediterranean diet linked with reduced risk of developing dementia | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style.Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.There's no cure or proven way to prevent dementia, which affects 55 million people around the world, but a number of studies have said that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing the condition.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Europe news

At least 19 African migrants killed in latest boast disaster off Tunisia

Issued on: 26/03/2023 - 09:11 Tunisian coast guards stand next to the covered dead bodies of migrants in the port of Sfax, central Tunisia, on December 24, 2020.Houssem Zouari, AP At least 19 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their boat sank off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a human rights group said on Sunday, the latest migrant boat disaster off Tunisia.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Another boat sinks off Tunisia, killing 19 African asylum seekers

Latest deaths come as Italian media report that a record 2,000 refugees and migrants had arrived in Lampedusa within 24 hours.At least 19 refugees and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have drowned off the coast of Tunisia while trying to cross the Mediterranean and reach Italy, according to a human rights group.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Dozens missing in latest shipwreck off Tunisia

At least 34 refugees missing after their boat sinks off Tunisia, raising the total number of missing people to 67 as the number of vessels heading towards Italy sharply increases.At least 34 refugees are missing after their boat sank off Tunisia, officials have said, the latest in a string of tragedies this month.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

Gyros & Tzatziki Grand Opening in the Mission a Success - San Francisco Bay Times

A standing room only crowd celebrated the Grand Opening of Gyros & Tzatziki restaurant at 3111 24th Street at Folsom on January 28.Owner Cem Bulutoglu welcomed 75 guests to enjoy a complimentary buffet and join in a champagne toast given by LGBTQ performer and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Several dead, scores missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

Issued on: 23/03/2023 - 02:31 Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sit in a makeshift boat off the coast of Tunisia's central city of Sfax on October 4, 2022.Fethi Belaid, AFP At least five African migrants died and another 28 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, an official of a local rights group said.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Cancer, Dementia. Is There Anything The Mediterranean Diet Can't Prevent?

Two recently published studies add to the large body of evidence that the Mediterranean diet is protective against a number of serious health conditions, from depression to infertility, making us wonder: Is there anything the Mediterranean diet can't do?For the first study, published in the journal , researchers from the University of South Australia examined plasma micronutrient levels, or blood levels of micronutrients obtained from food, in prostate cancer patients and compared them to plasma micronutrient levels from healthy participants.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Assad welcomes new Russian bases in Syria after Putin meeting

The Syrian leader made the comments during a visit to Moscow, adding that Russia's presence should become permanent.Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he would welcome any Russian proposals to set up new military bases and boost troop numbers in the Middle Eastern country, suggesting Moscow's military presence there should become permanent.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Tom Tugendhat defends asylum bill but dodges questions on lack of legal routes

The security minister, Tom Tugendhat, has defended the government's illegal migration bill, swerving repeated questions on whether there were any safe and legal routes for refugees from countries such as Iran to come to the UK.The bill, which will see asylum seekers who come to the UK via illegal routes deported, has come in for harsh criticism from the former prime minister Theresa May and others, but Tugendhat said the government was determined to end the suffering caused by traffickers.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration DW 03/13/2023

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said on Monday that the rising number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean is part of "hybrid warfare" waged by Russia using mercenaries as proxies on countries supporting Ukraine."I think it is now safe to say that the exponential increase in the migratory phenomenon departing from African shores is also, to a not insignificant extent, part of a clear strategy of hybrid warfare that the Wagner division is implementing, using its considerable weight in some African countries," Crosetto said in a statement.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe news

The Observer view on the global refugee crisis | Observer editorial

It's not just Britain.Europe, too, has a refugee problem with which it is failing to cope, as do the US and other wealthy countries.Rishi Sunak's new, 500m payment to French police to curb Channel crossings ignores this bigger picture.How does confining desperate, blameless people in yet another detention centre help anyone?
Minimalist Baker
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF)

Brunch is saved!We love quiche, but sometimes the idea of making a pie crust seems too daunting in the morning.Potatoes to the rescue!This EASY quiche utilizes a crispy shredded potato crust.Fresh veggies and kalamata olives bring Mediterranean-inspired flavors that brighten up this normally heavy dish.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

Silicon Valley's highly anticipated new Spanish restaurant, Vida, is open

A stunning new Spanish tapas restaurant has made its debut in downtown Mountain View.One of the winter's most hotly anticipated openings, Vida opened Feb. 3 in the former Xanh restaurant space at 110 Castro St. in the city's business district.For this venture, co-owners Gianni Chiloiro and Angelo Sannino - the Italian duo behind Doppio Zero (Concord, Mountain View, San Francisco), which is known for making some of the world's best pizza - set their sights on the other side of the Mediterranean, with a focus on tapas, such as lamb meatballs, Spanish tortilla and Galician grilled octopus, and craft cocktails of the gin persuasion.
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