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Welcome to Black Tastemakers, an occasional series that highlights African American excellence and influence on the Fayetteville-area food scene. Nominate Black culinary professionals and entrepreneurs by emailing tshook@gannett.com. At Popcorn-Is-Us in Fayetteville, an unassuming storefront gives way to a cozy interior, where the walls are a . . .
DALLAS—The first three minutes of Duke’s Sweet 16 game against Houston could not have gone worse. It was deja vu all over again for the Blue Devils, who saw an ultra-aggressive team pounce on them and open an 8-0 lead before they could catch their breath — an eerie reminder of last year’s second-round loss […]
Opendoor’s regular survey of 4,000 homeowners shows an increase in intentions to sell. Nathan Howard—Bloomberg/Getty Images The last few years have seen a wave of ups and downs for homebuyers and sellers–from homeowners who rode to the height of the sellers’ market during the pandemic to buyers who contended with the most historic market shift […]
Sweet, velvety and smooth, chocolate thrills the senses, making it one of the most popular gifts for birthdays and holidays. And now there is mounting evidence that a few nibbles of dark chocolate can not only satisfy a craving, but can also be beneficial for your health. Plant-based bioactive compounds called flavan-3-ols found in dark […]
A declaration of gratitude and humility, the Christian anthem Amazing Grace is sung around the world at significant moments. The stirring lyric sometimes expresses a sense of loss, yet equally often a shared hope for the future. The song, familiar as the soundtrack to social protest, is also closely associated with the arrival of the […]
If you’ve watched Desert Arts Preview and followed other Black Rock City art announcements, you’re aware that we’re championing playa installations that take sustainability into consideration. What does this mean? Among other things, a sustainable artwork may use renewable energy, be created from repurposed materials, and be built locally instead of transported across the ocean. […]
Walk down the UK’s most famous shopping street and you will see bright, inviting emporiums of Americana, stacked high with sweets and rainbow-coloured vape pens. Dotted between them you’ll see identikit souvenir stores selling keyrings and miniature models of double-decker buses. Oxford Street has at least 30
“I’m so happy with the way these Mambacita shoes came out in honor of my daughter, Gigi,” wrote Vanessa Bryant on Instagram. The shoes feature a black snakeskin pattern to represent “Gigi’s Mambacita Mentality.” “The ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’ is inspired by her resilient spirit and the love she had, not only for the game, but […]
The Sweet 16 is here, and with it we get some incredible games and a few terrific matchups to watch from a scouting perspective. But unlike the first round, we have some real, fascinating matchups involving some of the top prospects remaining in the field. Two of the top three prospects on The Athletic’s 2022 NBA […]
Prince Charles has a special photo of himself and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle framed at Clarence House. This week, a black-and-white picture appearing to be from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 royal wedding was spotted on display at Charles and Camilla’s London residence. The image seems to show the Prince of Wales walking Meghan […]