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Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island. (Photo by Focus Fusion via Shutterstock) For decades, the story of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) has fascinated the world as a lesson in environmental collapse and societal downfall. The prevailing narrative paints a picture of a civilization that became too large, exhausted resources, and collapsed under its own weight. It has long been believed that the island’s inhabitants drastically remodeled the landscape with innovative “rock gardens” to boost food production and support a burgeoning population. But fascinating new research has turned this story on its head. Where is Easter Island? This remote island in…

The turmoil in the restaurant industry shows no signs of stopping. Four years after COVID-19 forced temporary and permanent closures, owners and customers are still grappling with the disruption. In the past few months, Chicago’s Foxtrot and Dom’s suddenly closed, along with Red Lobster’s bankruptcy. Plus, smaller establishments like Windowsille Pies in New Orleans and the Flower Child health food chain in Washington, D.C., have also shuttered. These days, veteran restaurateurs must navigate rough waters like kayakers navigating rapids. While many struggle, others thrive. Food & Wine asked three industry leaders what’s working for them. Hotels as bases In April,…

Kei Kamara has firmly etched his name into Major League Soccer (MLS) history as his historic goal moved him past Landon Donovan to become the league’s second-leading goal scorer with 146 goals.Saturday night was a special night for Kamara, who, while playing for Los Angeles FC, scored a powerful header in iconic fashion in a 6-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, mirroring his record-tying goal three days earlier.Follow MLS Multiplex on Twitter: X”I hope this makes a lot of people happy. I think my friends and family are really happy because over the years they’ve been counting my goals…

According to last minute information, Meteorology has issued a new weather forecast and issued a warning. If you live in these prefectures, please be careful! Strong winds and rain showers are approaching. Weather outlookAccording to the latest forecast of the General Meteorological Directorate, the eastern part of the country will be partly cloudy and sometimes very cloudy, around Osmaniye, Kars, Hakkari, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakir, Batman, southern parts of Ağrı and Idır, eastern Van and the Hatay coast will be locally cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms, while other places will be partly cloudy or sunny. Temperature: No major changes are expected…

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Forest Park man of murdering a fast-food restaurant employee in 2010.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On Tuesday, Rashad Rogers, 33, was found guilty of malice murder and felony murder in connection with the death of Gary Andrews, 23.read moreOn December 18, 2010 at approximately 9:00pm, DeKalb County police officers were called to Church’s Chicken on Flakes Mill Road in reference to a robbery in progress.When police arrived, they found Andrews unconscious on the floor and bleeding from his head.Witnesses told DKPD that two men wearing…

This is part of a weekly series on Alaska history by Anchorage historian David Reamer. If you have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article, please complete the form at the bottom of this article.Anchorage residents, like other Americans, have a complicated relationship with national chains. People invest time and money in these stores and restaurants for years, sometimes decades. Memories accumulate, and they become a comfort zone. Given enough time, people can grow nostalgic about almost anything.The following is the second of a two-part history of how major fast-food restaurants, casual dining…

Positive Facts – Reactions to the attacks on Starbucks and Burger King in Diyarbakir continued. The Diyarbakir Chamber of Commerce (DTSO), the DTSO Business Women’s Council and the Diyarbakir Business Council issued written statements about the attacks. In a statement made by the DTSO Business Women’s Council, it was highlighted that the owner of the business attacked in the Sur district of Diyarbakir was managed by board member Aysegull Damlar Kaya.The statement said: “Such attacks severely shake the economic fabric of our city and threaten the peace and security of our society. It does no good if our own employees…

BREAKING… the figures for minimum pensions for July 2024 are in. The final decision affecting millions of retirees has been made. For Turkey’s 16 million retired citizens, the July salary increase is very important. As the countdown begins, retirees are closely watching the experts’ predictions and rates. Especially the minimum pension of 10,000 TL is expected to see significant improvements. So how much will the minimum pension be in July? The net amount of the minimum pension increase for July 2024 has been announced. The highly anticipated salary increase rate and the July salary increase process have been in the…

DANVILLE, Pa. — The CSO Mobile Food Pantry, funded by Geisinger and Giant, will soon begin making monthly visits to the Danville Area Community Center (DACC). The Geisinger and Giant-funded CSO mobile food pantry will soon begin making monthly visits to DACC, with a large trailer loaded with fresh, nutritious food, produce, hygiene products and other essentials.Additionally, in the near future, the “DACC Helping our Neighbors” program will have CSO staff stationed at DACC to assist individuals with housing and various humanitarian needs, and provide other forms of support, referrals, and follow-up.Geisinger said that earlier this year, Geisinger, Giant Company…

A cardinal perched on a bird feeder (Photo by Bonnie Kittle on Unsplash)HELSINKI, Finland — When you put a bird feeder in your garden, you might think you’re just feeding the birds, but a fascinating new study reveals that these seemingly simple devices have a complex design history influenced by a variety of unexpected creatures, including not only humans but also mice, squirrels, and even bacteria. Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Aalto University in Finland have uncovered the surprising evolution of bird feeder design over the past century. Published in the journal Environment and Planning E: Nature and…