International

Dan Hong considers the role food has played in diplomacy and politics.

from Good Food

Ruth Reichl weaves art and fashion into The Paris Novel, in which her heroine finds herself through food.

from Good Food

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

Netanyahu’s speech betrays historic Jewish values

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

from Scheer Intelligence

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

Can Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Lebron James win Olympic gold?

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Israeli prime minister will address Congress on Wednesday, and meet with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump this week. But support for Israel among Americans has decreased.

Netanyahu is in DC to make the case for continued US support

The Israeli prime minister will address Congress on Wednesday, and meet with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump this week. But support for Israel among Americans has decreased.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

PJ Morton wrote his latest album during a 30-day trip across Africa, where he collaborated with local artists Mádé Kuti, Asa, the Soweto Spiritual Singers, and others.

‘Cape Town to Cairo’: PJ Morton reconnects with his ancestral roots

PJ Morton wrote his latest album during a 30-day trip across Africa, where he collaborated with local artists Mádé Kuti, Asa, the Soweto Spiritual Singers, and others.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Julia Sarreal pores over yerba mate, an iconic South American beverage that has been revered and vilified.

How yerba mate became Argentina's national beverage

Julia Sarreal pores over yerba mate, an iconic South American beverage that has been revered and vilified.

from Good Food

Stef Ferrari raises a glass to stuzzichini, Italian bites served during aperitivo

Bite into the Italian snacks known as stuzzichini

Stef Ferrari raises a glass to stuzzichini, Italian bites served during aperitivo

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Mary Beth Sheridan details how drug cartels in Mexico have begun extorting tortilla vendors.

Mexican cartels are targeting tortillerias

Mary Beth Sheridan details how drug cartels in Mexico have begun extorting tortilla vendors.

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Ahead of the Olympics, Parisian officials are trying to convince people that it's safe for triathletes to swim in the Seine River. But recent water tests showed signs of E.

Will Olympians swim in the Seine? One American dared to do it

Ahead of the Olympics, Parisian officials are trying to convince people that it's safe for triathletes to swim in the Seine River. But recent water tests showed signs of E.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Where does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.

Biden attempts to smooth over a rough week with NATO presser

Where does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.

from Left, Right & Center

The 75th anniversary celebrating the creation of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, creates an opportunity for those in the war machine to double down their commitment to…

NATO: From Cold War defensive coalition to global military behemoth

The 75th anniversary celebrating the creation of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, creates an opportunity for those in the war machine to double down their commitment to…

from Scheer Intelligence

Abi Balingit, a self-described "dork who baked," turned her passion into a cookbook of Filipino desserts.

Ube Macapuno Molten Lava Cake and more maximalist Filipino desserts

Abi Balingit, a self-described "dork who baked," turned her passion into a cookbook of Filipino desserts.

from Good Food

Nationalist parties are controlling governments in Italy, Finland, and The Netherlands. France’s far-right party could also take power after Sunday’s elections.

France’s far-right prevails in general election

Nationalist parties are controlling governments in Italy, Finland, and The Netherlands. France’s far-right party could also take power after Sunday’s elections.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hollywood’s below-the-line workers reach a tentative deal with major studios, and NBC plans to bring an A.l.-generated version of Al Michaels to Peacock for Paris Olympics highlights.

IATSE, studios reach tentative labor deal; A.I.-generated Al Michaels comes to Olympics

Hollywood’s below-the-line workers reach a tentative deal with major studios, and NBC plans to bring an A.l.-generated version of Al Michaels to Peacock for Paris Olympics highlights.

from The Business

Adrienne Borlongan jettisoned a career in nursing to explore ice cream production.

Wanderlust Creamery makes ice cream inspired by travel and adventure

Adrienne Borlongan jettisoned a career in nursing to explore ice cream production.

from Good Food

While we're off this week, we want to introduce you to a new show made by our pals over at Maximum Fun.

Crying in the Club (from "Primer")

While we're off this week, we want to introduce you to a new show made by our pals over at Maximum Fun.

from Lost Notes

A ceasefire in Gaza seems unlikely. With escalating conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, U.S. officials fear this could lead to a broader Middle East war.

Could the Israel-Hamas war engulf the entire Middle East?

A ceasefire in Gaza seems unlikely. With escalating conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, U.S. officials fear this could lead to a broader Middle East war.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food writer Khushbu Shah reflects on how Bisquick and Cream of Wheat fit into the Indian American diaspora.

'Amrikan' focuses on American food with an Indian accent

Food writer Khushbu Shah reflects on how Bisquick and Cream of Wheat fit into the Indian American diaspora.

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Michelle T. King recounts the life of Fu Pei-mei, a culinary icon who taught generations of Taiwanese women how to cook.

Meet Fu Pei-mei, Taiwan's first TV cooking star

Michelle T. King recounts the life of Fu Pei-mei, a culinary icon who taught generations of Taiwanese women how to cook.

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