Female baristas like Saabiriin Hassan and Yusra Abdifatahi are challenging gender norms and fostering a new cafe culture in Mogadishu, Somalia. This trend, led by businesses like Cplus Cafe and Beydan, creates vital job opportunities for youth and contributes to the city's post-conflict revitalization.
Over 900 Hong Kong restaurants began allowing dogs on Thursday, ending a 30-year ban. This scheme allows canines into eateries, fulfilling a long-held wish for pet owners like Isabella Chow who celebrated dining indoors with her poodles.
Over 900 Hong Kong restaurants began allowing dogs on Thursday, ending a 30-year ban on canines in eateries. The scheme by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department permits approved establishments to welcome pets indoors, fulfilling a long-held desire for many pet owners.
Immigration agents conducted raids across Los Angeles last summer, detaining and deporting individuals, leaving families to cope with the emotional and administrative aftermath. The article shares the stories of three families affected by these actions, highlighting the profound disruption to their lives and the ongoing struggle for reunification and justice.
A cafe owner in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines, has installed a hybrid solar system to combat rising electricity costs and frequent blackouts. The move has improved business operations, allowing simultaneous use of equipment like roasters and ovens without power interruptions.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down a Hawaii law requiring concealed-carry permit holders to obtain permission before bringing firearms onto private properties open to the public. The ruling, which expands Second Amendment protections, impacts states like New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and California.
Poetica Coffee in NYC faces a DOJ civil rights investigation for allegedly discriminating against Rep. Dan Goldman due to his stance on Israel. The coffee shop posted a now-deleted message calling him a "genocide enabler" and stating they would have turned him away. Goldman reported a positive interaction with staff during his visit.
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn refunded Congressman Dan Goldman's order and publicly shamed him for his stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling him a 'genocide enabler.' The café's actions sparked debate about its inclusive mission statement and drew criticism from Jewish community leaders.
A Kyiv coffee shop, which opened just hours before a large-scale Russian missile strike hit the city center, was already serving coffee again and planning to rebuild.
Museum gift shops are evolving from souvenir counters into curated retail spaces that help interpret exhibitions and generate significant income. London institutions such as the NPG, Tate Modern and V&A are using themed merchandise to draw shoppers and visitors.
Russia's Sergei Lavrov urged the US to evacuate embassy staff from Kyiv, threatening "systematic strikes." EU and Belarusian opposition leaders affirmed solidarity with Ukraine, while Kyiv reported civilian casualties from recent Russian attacks. Ukraine also claimed strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Horchata, a traditional Spanish and Mexican drink, is gaining popularity in the UK, with Google searches rising and various establishments incorporating it into menus, from coffee and cocktails to desserts.
Whether it’s Palantir selling a $239 chore coat, Anthropic taking over a coffee shop or executives walking the red carpet at the Met Gala, tech’s biggest players are pivoting to fashion to sell their brands – and attempt to appear cooler in the processLast week, the US spy tech and data firm Palantir launched its latest “merch drop”, including a denim chore coat. “Rugged utility, enduring style” reads the website’s description of the $239 (£175) jacket, which is branded with the company’s logo on the chest pocket and comes in blue or black.Eliano Younes, the head of strategic engagement at Palantir, told the New York Times that it was part of the company’s commitment to “re-industrializing America” – the jacket is made in Montana and recalls workwear of a previous era. “It’s not political,” he added. “It’s about people who love Palantir and are aligned with our mission.” Continue reading...
Canada, which hosted the world's first crypto ATM in Vancouver in 2013, has proposed an outright ban on approximately 4,000 machines nationwide. The Spring Economic Update 2026 cites over $704 million in fraud losses in 2025 alone, with crypto ATMs identified as the primary method for scammers to defraud victims. The ban would be among the most comprehensive responses globally, targeting the unattended cash-to-crypto pipeline while allowing purchases through regulated channels.
Dans la capitale suédoise, une startup américaine a confié la gestion complète d’un coffee shop à «Mona», un agent d’intelligence artificielle. Il est chargé d’élaborer le menu, de gérer les stocks, de recruter le personnel et de piloter la rentabilité du lieu.
Ube, the purple yam native to the Philippines, has surged into mainstream food and beverage culture over the past year, with major coffee chains including Starbucks and Peet's launching ube-themed drinks. The ingredient, long served at Filipino restaurants in London and the U.S., has seen a 230% increase in menu offerings across U.S. restaurants since 2021, now appearing at 95 chains. Exports from the Philippines reached $3.2 million in 2025, with the U.S. accounting for half. However, Filipino farmers face climate-related supply challenges as production declines.
CRITIQUES GASTRONOMIQUES - Un bistrot aux accents méditerranéens dans le 2e, une annexe du kebab star de la rue Ramey dans le 19e et le café du PSG dans le 8e sont au menu des nouveautés de la semaine.
LA SÉLECTION DU FIGARO - Notre tour de piste des derniers lieux où dénicher flans, paris-brest, tartes aux fruits et autres viennoiseries créatives dans la capitale.
About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidationFor years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback.About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and other small businesses also continue to thrive even in this era of ever-bigger retailers, fast-casual restaurants and massive e-commerce platforms. Continue reading...
