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Farewell to Social: A Family's Culinary Journey Ends

January 15, 2025

After 30 years, the Qiku family has decided to close their beloved Social Bar & Restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. This wasn't a sudden closure but a planned retirement for John and Peggy Qiku, the founders of the restaurant. Originally named Ciao Bello, the restaurant started as an Italian eater

technology

Revving Up: Understanding BMW xDrive Technology

January 15, 2025

Ever wondered how your BMW handles so smoothly, no matter the road conditions? Meet xDrive, BMW's secret weapon for top-notch driving. This isn't your typical all-wheel drive (AWD); it's packed with sensors and smarts, making your ride super versatile. Imagine a system that's always on the lookout,

celebrities

Fighting Over tWitch’s Memory: The Holker vs. Boss Family Feud

January 14, 2025

Ever since the death of dancer and DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in December 2022, his wife Allison Holker and his family have been entangled in a bitter dispute. At the heart of the feud is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that prevents Boss's family from profiting from his life story. This NDA, which w

health

How Short and Long Brain Connections Help Us Age Gracefully

January 14, 2025

As we grow older, our brains change in interesting ways. They still function well thanks to a mix of local and long-distance connections. These connections help the brain process information both locally and across different areas. But as time passes, these connections can weaken, which might affect

health

Why Isn't Family Planning Working in Low-Income Countries?

January 14, 2025

You might think that with all the support and great ideas, family planning would be a breeze in poor and middle-income countries. But guess what? It's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) has figured out that something's blocking the way. They call these blocks "bottlenecks. " So, they've made a

sports

A Life Well-Played: Remembering Enfield's Sports Legend

January 14, 2025

Bob Mercik, a name synonymous with Enfield athletics, passed away at 87. He was no ordinary athlete – excelling in baseball, football, and basketball from his early days. Born in Springfield, Bob's journey began with local sandlot games and continued at A. D. Higgins School. His high school years at

sports

Warriors' Green Out, Team's Struggles and Trade Talks

January 14, 2025

Draymond Green, the heart of the Golden State Warriors, won't be playing against the Toronto Raptors. He's dealing with a back injury and an illness. Coach Steve Kerr isn't too worried, though, as Green's back trouble isn't like the one he had a couple of years ago. Green is a key player, averaging

entertainment

Watching Media By Those Unlike Us: The Benefits of Language Diversity

January 14, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when you watch or listen to content from people who speak differently than you? It turns out, this can actually lead to a more positive attitude. Previous research shows that people often connect with others by using a similar language style, like the same rate of articles

environment

Discovering New PFAS in Soil: What We Found and Why it Matters

January 14, 2025

Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12

science

Creating New Chemicals: A Simple Way with Diazo Esters and Lactams

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're in a chemistry lab, and you want to make something new and useful. Scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've discovered a method to mix certain chemicals called donor-acceptor α-diazo esters and N, N-dimethylformamide/γ-lactams. These combinations react nicely to cre