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A recent surge in matcha’s popularity has led to a global matcha shortage, driven by soaring demand and limited production in Japan, where high-quality matcha is grown.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTOKYO — When Chitose Nagao retired after nearly three decades in advertising to start a matcha cafe, she never imagined lines would be snaking around her shop before it opened. By midafternoon, the tins of matcha powder on her shelves are sold out, while a steady stream of mostly overseas customers is waiting to try her latest green concoctions.Her store, Atelier Matcha, is one of the lucky ones. Although matcha supplies…
WASHINGTON — Golf caddies, blackjack dealers and house painters are among the jobs covered under the Trump administration’s preliminary list of occupations no required to pay income tax on their tips under Republicans’ new tax cuts and spending bill.A bit more unexpected? Podcasters and social media influencers will also be excluded from forking over a portion of their tips, according to the list released Tuesday by the Treasury Department.The provision in the law signed by President Donald Trump in July eliminates federal income taxes on tips for people working in jobs that have traditionally received them. It’s temporary and runs…
Microsoft has teamed up with Barclays on a novel approach to tackling artificial intelligence (AI) and optimisation problems based on a scalable analogue optical computer (AOC) architecture, designed to use consumer-grade technology. The approach, described in a paper published in Nature, overcomes the Von Neumann bottleneck that occurs in classical computing architecture, where performance is limited by the speed with which data can move between memory and the central processing unit. The authors of the paper discuss an approach that eliminates digital-analogue conversions and the need to merge compute and memory. In doing so, they said the AOC can…
At our EBT annual meeting last week, researchers, clinicians, and newly-certified EBT Providers and Ambassadors came together. Many of the 15 speakers shared their stories about how EBT has changed their lives.One leader said, “EBT saved my marriage, saved my life, and stopped my pain. Ever since I rewired my Body Circuit, my pain has stopped.”Just the week before, one of the physicians I met with to inquire about EBT certification brought up pain, saying she would use it with her patients for pain management. As well, Dr. Michele Welling, EBT medical director, is a pain specialist as applied to…
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U.S. President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Aug. 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Monday called on pharmaceutical companies to “justify the success” of their Covid drugs days after the Food and Drug Administration set new limits on who can receive vaccines for the virus.”It is very important that the Drug Companies justify the success of their various Covid Drugs. Many people think they are a miracle that saved Millions of lives. Others disagree!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.The FDA on Wednesday approved the latest round…
The American investors who have agreed to become the new owners of The Daily Telegraph have edged closer to gaining control of the newspaper by formally notifying the government of the deal.Sky News understands that lawyers acting for RedBird Capital Partners, which will own a majority stake in the publisher if the deal is approved, submitted their detailed proposals to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the last few days. The filing means that Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, must decide whether to issue a new Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) which would trigger further investigations into…
LG has recently launched its “Eco System” and “Care” campaign, designed to enhance your everyday living and home experiences through AI-powered innovative technology. The campaign features a range of smart home appliances, entertainment systems, and health-focused products all seamlessly integrated into your daily routines through LG ThinQ. As consumers increasingly prioritize health, personalization, and convenience in their kitchens, LG Electronics continues to lead the way with groundbreaking refrigerator technologies designed to elevate how we store, preserve, and enjoy our food and beverages. With standout innovations like the LG InstaView Refrigerator and forward-looking concepts such as the soon-to-be-launched MoodUP Refrigerator, LG…
Breastfeeding is often described as natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. For many new Black mothers, fear of pain is a significant reason they hesitate to breastfeed. And that fear is valid. Pain is the number one reason women stop breastfeeding in the first few weeks after birth. But pain doesn’t have to be part of your story. This guide covers what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do when things feel off, physically or emotionally. Why Does Breastfeeding Feel So Hard at First? Because it is, you’re learning a new skill while recovering from birth, navigating sleep deprivation, and…
The NBA, along with its main broadcast partners, released some key opening week and holiday matchups on Tuesday morning. Stay up to date with everything you need to know about the 2025-26 NBA Schedule release below:When is the 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release?The NBA announced that the 2025-26 regular season schedule will be released this week. Fans who tuned in to Good Morning America (ABC) and the TODAY Show (NBC) on Tuesday morning were given a preview of some of the key early matches. The full regular-season schedule will be announced on Thursday and will include dates and opponents for 80…