In a city where tacos are topped with kimchi and ramen comes spiked with truffle oil, the American palate revels in global mashups. International flavors are everywhere — from upscale food halls to fast-casual chains. But as culinary borders blur so do the lines between celebration and appropriation. What’s being served often differs wildly from […]
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Steroids in Global Athletics: Level Playing Field or Arms Race?
In the intricate world of international athletics, one truth remains: the line between peak human performance and pharmaceutical enhancement grows blurrier by the year. The fight against steroid use — anabolic-androgenic substances that build muscle and boost performance — is far from uniform across countries and sports and that inconsistency is threatening the integrity of […]
Global Microsoft outage left hundreds of flights grounded
Last Friday, CBS News says, flights were either delayed or canceled after a worldwide Microsoft outage, caused by a CrowdStrike update, occurred. Thankfully, 911, hospitals, and mass transit were not impacted, as Tri-State Area officials stressed that the outage was not a cyberattack. Multiple airlines were impacted though. Delta, United, and American, to name a […]
