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Culture spotlight: Egypt’s koshary added to UNESCO heritage list

Koshary gains global recognition Egypt’s humble, spicy street-food dish Koshary — a mix of rice, lentils, pasta and spices —

Arc’teryx turns $1,000 jackets into China’s new status symbol

Outdoor gear as quiet luxury in a slowing economy A new Wall Street Journal report shows how Canadian outdoor brand

Japan’s oyster shortage bites restaurants and winter food culture

Heat, disease and demand squeeze a beloved staple A growing shortage of oysters is forcing Japanese restaurants and retailers to

CYBER MONDAY LINGERS AS BIG TECH STRETCHES HOLIDAY DEALS INTO A FULL WEEK

Extended discounts blur the line between sale day and normal shopping Cyber Monday was once a single 24-hour digital rush.

Daily Horoscope Column Blends Astrology With Gentle Life Advice

Vox Media’s star-chart staple keeps readers coming back A widely read daily horoscope column is offering readers a mix of

MATCHA BOOM EXPOSES A GLOBAL TEA INDUSTRY UNDER STRAIN

A viral drink meets a tight supply chain The bright green matcha latte has become a global status drink, but

The Matcha Problem: When a Viral Drink Trend Meets Real-World Shortages

From Instagram aesthetic to supply-chain stress Matcha, the finely ground green tea powder that became a global lifestyle symbol over

Slow living, local craft and practical urban style

Intentional habits that simplify daily life Slow living is about selective attention. It is not austerity. It is choosing fewer,

How far $1,000 really goes on Miami Beach now

Budget travelers face post-boom reality A Wall Street Journal test trip to Miami Beach this week found that $1,000 still

‘OVERQUALIFIED’ IS A RED FLAG AGAIN—AND IT’S COSTING JOB SEEKERS

Why experience can scare off today’s cost-cutting employers Hiring managers in a tight-margin economy are increasingly wary of candidates with