U.S. cities are embracing teen curfews, though they might not curb crime
In response to growing public concern about crime, cities and counties across the United States are turning to an old tool: curfews for minors. Curfews, proponents argue, reduce crime and protect youth by keeping them off the streets. Curfews, however, appear to be ineffective according to research, and some juvenile justice advocates and experts warn…
Econometer: Is the Federal Reserve correct in considering additional rate hikes?
Despite a falling inflation rate, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently stated in a speech that the central bank would fight rapid inflation “until the job is done.” While inflation has been decreasing, he stated that officials want to see more progress to be convinced that they are truly controlling price increases. “We are prepared…
From Napa to New York, 5 fall cookbooks inspire kitchen creativity
Pistachio power, Cali-Baja seasonings and Jew-ish noshes are just a few of the culinary delights in the pages of upcoming cookbooks. Nothing beats a beautiful cookbook for inspiring home cooking dreams. Flipping through the vibrant pages and watching kitchen wizards create artfully plated, edible magic across the spreads provides plenty of inspiration. This fall, publishers…
Recipe: Ukrainian borsch by World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that feeds people in the aftermath of global disasters, offers this recipe in its new cookbook, set to hit bookstores Sept. 12. The World Central Kitchen, Jose Andres’ non-profit that feeds people in disaster-stricken areas around the world, has released a new cookbook. This bright red Ukrainian Borsch soup, served…
Recipe: Honey Roasted Peach Biscuits
Atlanta-based biscuit chef Erica Council shares this seasonal recipe for honey roasted peach biscuits in her new cookbook, “Still We Rise.” Looking for a way to incorporate summer stone fruit into your baking? Erika Council, the owner and chef behind Atlanta’s Bomb Biscuit Company, provides some heady inspiration in her new cookbook, “Still We Rise:…
Recipe: Roasted Delicata squash with harissa yogurt and pistachios
This roasted vegetable dish pairs elegantly with pistachios, according to the authors of a new cookbook all about pistachios. Looking to make a colorful side dish to go with a tangy, spicy yogurt sauce? Or are you looking for a unique way to use up your pistachios? The authors of “Pistachio: Savory and Sweet Recipes…
McDonald: Why Brock Purdy reminds me of an MVP quarterback you may not expect
49ers QB Brock Purdy is more Rich Gannon than he is Joe Montana or Steve Young There’s a tendency to compare Brock Purdy to those who came before him on the NFL’s most quarterback-centric team. I’ve seen Joe Montana and Steve Young in practice and games, quarterbacks who, by the time I was around, were…
Traveling Black History Museum tackles football and much, much more, and may finally be getting a permanent Bay Area home
What began as research for a small school project continues decades later in the form of the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center Carolyn Hoskins has been educating – and entertaining – Bay Area residents with a traveling museum dedicated to various aspects of Black history for decades. Hoskins’ house, on the other…
The little town that builds NFL footballs — all 480,000 of them
In the 154 years since Princeton and Rutgers played the first official collegiate football game, the sport has grown into a billion-dollar industry that draws millions of fans each season. The game, however, would be a non-starter unless 150 people worked in a small Ohio factory. Each year, the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada,…
