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As hunger surges, immigrants and advocates demand passage of food security package
In mid December, Melody Yang, an entitlement benefits specialist at the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), received an unexpected request from one of her Chinese clients. “Can you withdraw my SNAP application?” the woman asked. Yang had helped her file the application less than two weeks ago. The client is a U.S. citizen and fully eligible…
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Desi recipes that pack a protein punch
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Keep the flavors, fold in the protein For as long as I can remember, protein was never something I consciously chased—it was simply there, folded into the everyday rhythm of Indian cooking. It lived in the dal that simmered patiently on the stove, in yogurt whisked smooth for kadhi, in…
Brooklyn Tea takes flight at JFK Airport
Frequent fliers at John F. Kennedy International Airport can now officially buy their cup of zen from Brooklyn Tea, a Black-owned business based in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Keeping roots alive at Lloyd’s Carrot Cake’s new Harlem cafe
On a Thursday afternoon in February, an emergency medical responder bought enough cake from Lloyd’s Carrot Cake Bakery & Café to feed a nearby fire station. He wanted the best for a colleague’s farewell. The call of the moist dough also drew friends from across the city and beyond. “Best carrot cake I’ve ever had,”…
Not much has changed at Tulsa’s White River Fish Market. That’s the appeal.
There’s almost always a line at the counter when you enter White River Fish Market, 1708 N. Sheridan Road. If you’re lucky, it’s just a couple of diners separating you from the register. It’s always important to show up before 6:15 p.m. on Fridays to avoid getting stuck in a lengthy line that stretches past…
Riverside’s Gram’s BBQ: A hub for community and second chances
Gram’s Barbecue, a restaurant in Riverside, California, has been a staple in the community for over three decades, founded by a man who turned his life around after serving time in prison and now operated by his daughter, who sees it as a testament to her father’s transformation and a place for second chances. The…
From the Super Bowl to the Supper Bowl
A former Eagles chef tackles all 32 NFL teams — not on the field, but on the plate, in a new cookbook that highlights the deep roots of Latino flavors in football culture.
Luxury travel experiences every woman should try once
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TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1
Starting February 1, 2026, passengers without acceptable forms of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID, a modernized alternative identity verification system, and travelers are urged to update their ID at their local DMV as soon as possible. The post TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without…
A ritual of corn and memory
Seven women. Two days. Nearly 500 tamales. How a tamalada preserves tradition and community in Southwest Detroit. Outlier Media · Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval · A ritual of corn and memory
Holiday cheer: Mexican tourists revive U.S. travel amid declining international numbers
Shoppers walk through the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. Visitors from Mexico flock to malls across Texas and other border states during the holiday season. Photo by Angela Kocherga/Puente News Collaborative
Despite political rhetoric and higher visa fees, visitors from Mexico are a booming, bright spot for U.S. border economies, driven by family, shopping, and…
Three essential ways Black travelers stayed protected during Jim Crow
Shoebox lunches, overalls, and a handy Green Book kept our people safe during turbulent times to travel while Black. Here’s how they did it and what we can learn from their genius.
Expats on the rise: Why so many Americans are seeking sunnier skies
Although estimates differ from organization to organization, there are millions of Americans leaving the country to live abroad. And the number is growing.
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