Christmas in New York during the nineteen nineties carried a warm and electric charm that blended big city energy with a sense of genuine holiday wonder. The streets felt alive with bright lights, bustling crowds and the sound of street performers playing familiar carols as shoppers hurried along decorated avenues. Storefront displays were elaborate scenes that drew families to places like Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center, where the giant tree and the ice rink created a feeling of classic holiday magic. Subtle touches like steam rising from food carts, the aroma of roasted chestnuts and the glow of city lights reflected on wet pavement added to the season’s atmosphere. It was a time when the city felt both grand and intimate, and Christmas spirit seemed to wrap itself around everyone who wandered through it.

Vera Liddell, a 68-year-old former food service director for Harvey School District 152 in Illinois, was sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a $1.5 million chicken wing theft. Over nearly two years, Liddell exploited her position by ordering more than 11,000 cases of chicken wings, which she fraudulently billed to the district, all while students were learning remotely. The scheme was uncovered during a routine audit when the district’s business manager noticed a significant budget overrun in the food service department, revealing that Liddell had drained district funds meant to support children’s nutrition.

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In Burkina Faso, agroecology flourishes as an act of resistance. In a country where more than 80% of the active population makes their living off agriculture, peasant movements and social organizations have defended the production of healthy food and food self-sufficiency as a path to liberation from the wounds left by French neocolonialism. Leading this effort is the Yelemani Association, founded in 2009 by Blandine Sankara, sister of revolutionary leader and former president Thomas Sankara, who governed the country from 1983 to 1987, when he was assassinated. 📲 Read the full article by Pedro Stropasolas of Brasil de Fato on our website.

People are now using AI image tools to make their food look undercooked so they can request refunds from delivery apps. 🍔⚠️ A recent example showed someone taking a normal burger photo, editing it with AI to appear raw, and then submitting the altered image to customer support to get their money back. This simple trick is starting to raise concerns because AI generated refund scams could spread fast and create major losses for restaurants and delivery companies. Platforms may need stronger detection systems, better verification, or updated refund policies to prevent AI driven fraud from becoming a widespread problem. Follow us (👉@artificialintelligenceee) for everything latest from the AI world. Source: King_Sukunaaa/X

Recycling doesn’t just reduce waste — in Turkey, it’s also helping feed thousands of stray animals. A Turkish company introduced vending machines that release food and water for street cats and dogs every time someone drops in a plastic bottle. According to reporting from The Guardian, these machines operate using revenue generated from the recyclables they collect. With millions of strays living across Istanbul, small actions like these create a ripple effect of care. They cut down on plastic waste while making daily life a little kinder for the animals that share the city. Reuters has highlighted how this simple system continues to grow as more communities adopt it. It’s a reminder that meaningful change often starts with everyday choices and empathy for all living beings. Follow for more 👉 @mindset.therapy

If you’re at a new place, don’t just explore the views — explore the flavours too! Eat what the locals love, and you’ll truly taste the culture. 🍲🌍✨ #TravelEats #WanderWithTaste #LocalFlavors #TasteTheJourney #FoodieTravels #CultureOnAPlate

A massive Holiday & Christmas Light Display is coming to the Hard Rock Hotel from November 29th to January 3rd 🎄✨ The iconic Guitar Hotel @hardrockholly in Hollywood, FL is launching a brand-new holiday experience called “Hard Rock The Holidays.” Expect more than 2 million lights, 20 immersive displays, a guitar light show, festive food, photos with Santa, and plenty of holiday magic. 📍 The Guitar Hotel Pool — 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314 🕓 Hours: Sun–Thu: 6:30PM–10:30PM Fri & Sat: 6:30PM–11:30PM #christmas #floridalife #hardrock #tampa #hollywood #fortlauderdale #florida #miami #holidayseason

Health Canada has decided that meat from cattle and pigs produced by cloning, and the offspring of those animals, will no longer be treated as “novel foods.” That means they won’t require a special pre‑market safety review and won’t need to be labelled as coming from clones.  According to the government’s scientific review, foods from healthy clones and their progeny are nutritionally equivalent to conventional meat and pose no additional food‑safety risk.  On the flip side: No mandatory label means you might buy “regular” beef or pork without knowing it comes from a clone‑offspring lineage.  While the safety risk is judged low for now, animal‑welfare concerns and long‑term implications are still raised by advocacy groups.  So in short: meat from cloned‑line animals is being sold in Canada like any other meat, no special tag, no extra review. 📲 Download the FREE @Travly App to book your next trip 🤍 Link in bio to download! #Travel #explore #traveling

Kevin Ford, a Burger King employee in Las Vegas, became an internet sensation after a video showed him humbly thanking his employer for a small gift bag—given for his 27 years without missing a single shift. Viewers felt he deserved far more, and a GoFundMe started by his daughter quickly went viral, ultimately raising about $400,000. The donations allowed Kevin to buy his first home and begin launching a food-truck business called K27Y. His story became a symbol of hard work, loyalty, and the public stepping in to recognize someone long overlooked! - #goodnews #history #photography #burgerking #positivevibes #wholesome #trending