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Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
Canada

Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form

Denmark is investigating whether gastronomy can be legally recognized as an art form, potentially granting chefs access to arts funding similar to other creative fields. While supporters like chefs Rasmus Munk and Nicolai Nørregaard hail it as a milestone, critics including chef Nick Curtin and art critic Holger Dahl argue it blurs fundamental differences between food and traditional art.

Sarah Mitchellabout 5 hours ago
Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission
Canada

Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission

Cologne Cathedral will begin charging tourists an admission fee in the second half of 2024 to offset rising maintenance costs of 16 million euros annually, amid depleted reserves from the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy exempts worshippers and prayer visitors, preserving the site's role as a free place of worship while addressing financial strains from inflation and personnel expenses.

Robert Taylorabout 5 hours ago
Progressive challenger Nida Allam concedes to Rep. Valerie Foushee in North Carolina primary clash
Politics

Progressive challenger Nida Allam concedes to Rep. Valerie Foushee in North Carolina primary clash

Progressive Nida Allam conceded a tight Democratic primary in North Carolina's 4th District to incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee after a race marked by heavy outside spending on issues like AI regulation and U.S.-Israel policy. The contest highlighted tensions between party progressives and establishment figures, with Allam garnering strong national left-wing support despite falling short.

Thomas Andersonabout 5 hours ago
USMNT 2026 World Cup big board 5.0: Predicting squad for March camp
Sports

USMNT 2026 World Cup big board 5.0: Predicting squad for March camp

With 100 days until the 2026 World Cup, ESPN's latest big board predicts the USMNT's March camp roster, highlighting key players like Matt Freese in goal, Chris Richards at center back, and Folarin Balogun up top amid intense competition. Manager Mauricio Pochettino's merit-based approach leaves spots open, as injuries, forms, and eligibility battles like Noahkai Banks' tug-of-war with Germany shape the depth chart.

James Rodriguezabout 6 hours ago