The best Mediterranean restaurants in the US, ranked
From creamy hummus to inventive shawarma bowls, Mediterranean cuisine continues to grow in popularity across the country.
While other cuisines within the fast-casual sector saw sales slow in 2025, Mediterranean concepts experienced significant growth, Restaurant Business reported, citing Technomic data. Brands including Cava, Nick the Greek, and the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill each saw sales increase by more than 20% in 2025.
Toyota's 'Factory Upgrade' Program In Japan Lets You Pay For New Features In Your Older Car - Jalopnik
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The idea of "planned obsolescence" — that is, companies deliberately limiting the lifespan or repairability of a product so you'll spend money replacing it — should be familiar to anyone who's ever felt their iPhone slow down just as Apple unveils a new one. Retrofitting existing products to keep up with the new stuff isn't really part of the modern capitalism playbook, which is why Toyota's new "Factory Upgrade" program in Japan feels so refreshing to learn about.
First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf
A new genomic resource from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant genomics team is providing a powerful new foundation for faster, more precise turfgrass genetics and breeding. The team discovered a breakthrough genome that finally reveals the full genetic blueprint of zoysia grass.
Ellie Kemper: I'm giving my kids a less scheduled summer. It's made me a better parent.
Ellie Kemper: I'm giving my kids a less scheduled summer. It's made me a better parent.
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‘Tony’ Writers Talk Honoring Anthony Bourdain, Capturing ‘70s-Era Cape Cod And Getting ‘Jaws’ Permission From Spielberg
L-R: Antonio Banderas as Chef and Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain in A24's 'Tony.' Courtesy of Seacia Pavao
“We know that it ends in a clam bake…”
That was pretty much all Todd Bartels and Lou Howe had when the screenwriting duo pitched Anthony Bourdain’s estate on a biopic concerning the late culinarian.
What Rockstar Games’ Netflix Pact for ‘GTA 6’ Reveal Signals About Hollywood’s Growing Relationship With Gaming
“Grand Theft Auto 6” was already set to make history in the video game world — but now it’s making a hot prerelease spin through Hollywood as well.
On Aug. 27, Netflix will debut an “extended look” at one of the most anticipated games of all time, which has been in development for more than a decade. While the first two “GTA 6” trailers bowed on YouTube and social media platforms, Rockstar Games decided to give Netflix exclusive access to new footage before going wide with the content online six hours later.
A Fan-Favorite Fortnite Feature Will Return in Chapter 7 Season 4
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Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning to cut services and half expected to axe jobs, the Guardian can reveal.
Birdsong and whale song show patterns similar to human language
An international team of researchers has uncovered a previously undetected structure in the birdsong of Bengalese finches that has the same statistical patterns found in human languages.
'What a Relief' — Sadie Sink Finally Discusses Secret Spider-Man Role, Teases Conversations With Marvel for What's Next
Warning! Spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day follow.
Sadie Sink has finally opened up about her mystery role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it sounds like she's already had conversations with X-Men director Jake Schreier about what's next.