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In Mexico, an endless debate spills across social media and enlists everyone from linguists and historians to cooks and passionate eaters: What belongs in a quesadilla? While cheese is an optional topping for many Mexican dishes — from tacos and tortas to chilaquiles and sopes — there is one contentious item that, depending on who you ask, is non-negotiable. From north to south, every region has crafted its own variety of queso tailored to its local heritage. (Mexico News Daily) Now, we are not here to solve the great quesadilla debate, but unveiling the passion behind it shows just how…
In a new video interview for The New York Times, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, serving as the United Nations’ global advocate of human-centric digital governance, has some concerning words about the impact of artificial intelligence. Things like the “decline of democracy, the decline of human empathy” and the hijacking “of your intimacy.” The video interview takes place as Gordon-Levitt is in en route to address world leaders and officials gathered at the U.N. on the impact of A.I. Watch the full video below. First question: Why should the public listen to an actor on A.I. safety? “Very fair question,” Gordon-Levitt responds.…
President Donald Trump has reacted angrily to missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize, disparaging the winner and describing the decision as an “indelible stain” on Norway. Speaking at a rally in Syracuse, New York, Friday evening, Trump described this year’s winner of the prestigious prize, leading jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, as a “mystery person” he had never heard of, and said: “We will not forget, Norway, that you didn’t give this prize.” He followed up with social media posts on Friday and Saturday that criticized the award committee’s decision.
Like most miracles, it arrived without warning. Songs in the Key of Life EP appeared at 4:54 AM on September 28, 2026, a date and time carrying significance for Stevie Wonder. On that day 50 years earlier, he released Songs in the Key of Life, the cumulation of a hot streak that’s still unparalleled in pop history: five years of masterpieces, each finding a wider audience than its predecessor. The timing isn’t coincidental, either. The Songs sessions concluded at 4:54 AM, commemorated by bassist Nathan Watts shouting “Fo’FiftyFo’!,” an exclamation that became a catchphrase in Wonder’s inner circles.Such glimpses into…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after he walked out on the national team last week following his dispute with manager Jorge Jesus.”Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, following a decision by the Non-Professional Section on October 9, 2026,” the federation said in a statement.AdvertisementThe FPF said that the case is designated as “urgent” and that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Ronaldo. The 41-year-old is suspended pending a decision on his final punishment.Portugal’s next international fixtures will come on Nov. 14 and 17 when it plays Denmark and…
A couple of decades ago, I became fascinated by the concept of the “third place,” which Howard Schultz, then CEO of Starbucks, helped make popular. The idea came from sociologist Ray Oldenburg: a gathering place outside home and work. Maybe it was all marketing, but Starbucks wanted to define its cafés as neutral ground — a place to meet a friend, study or socialize without the usual expectations of home or work. Starbucks was never quite that place for me, but I remained fascinated by the concept. At the time, I interpreted it as a judgment-free space. As I grew…
The second single from the newly launched record label, endearingly called Sick, has been unveiled. The song, “Scream Your Name,” is a collaboration between Nick Valensi of the Strokes, producer Mr Hudson, and singer-songwriter Aziya. A lovelorn jaunt backed by thumping rhythms and a haunting distorted guitar, Aziya calls the song an “ode to the push and pull of a relationship you absolutely shouldn’t be in.” In a statement, she said, “When Nick, Ben and I went into the studio, I genuinely told them I just wanted to experiment and explore, without feeling like there was some huge professional agenda…
Donald Trump was on a fresh collision course with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European allies after a stunning agreement to buy Russian diesel, upending years of US and western pressure on the Kremlin to end its four-and-a-half year war against Ukraine.Zelenskyy reacted furiously to Trump’s announcement of the deal with Vladimir Putin , calling it “absolutely terrible” and “not fair and not honest”.The Ukrainian leader said “back room deals” with the Russian president would give Putin more chances on the battlefield. Hours later, on Saturday morning, Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian attack had killed eight people in…
Ashnikko has made her Like A Version debut on triple j, taking on Gwen Stefani’s 2004 solo hit “What You Waiting For?” Performing in the triple j studio while on her Australian tour, Ashnikko brought a full backing band — including a harpist — for a theatrical, electropop-leaning take that stayed largely faithful to Stefani’s original while adding her own flair. For her own song, she performed “Sticky Fingers.” The cover was a personal choice. Ashnikko described “What You Waiting For?” as “the song of my childhood” and the track that inspired her to pursue music, crediting Stefani’s debut solo…