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Hardware giant Bunnings is bringing its backyard pod homes to New Zealand after massive success in Australia, where customer inquiries jumped from 10 to 500 a day. The affordable flatpack homes can be built in a weekend and cost a fraction of traditional housing.
Climbers raced up a 14-meter tower covered in thousands of plastic buns as Hong Kong's centuries-old Cheung Chau Bun Festival returned with colorful celebrations. The annual event brought together residents and tourists for a unique cultural tradition that combines competition, community, and joy.
For years, married Thai women in Vietnam had to choose between cultural tradition and road safety. Now a specially designed motorcycle helmet lets them honor both.
A Vietnamese baker found the perfect recipe for success in Sydney's Little India: soft buns that became essential to South Asian street food. Kevin Bui's quick thinking turned cultural change into three decades of thriving business.
Two entrepreneurs in Bengaluru launched a traveling bakery that delivers fresh Japanese-style bread directly to neighborhoods, reviving the nostalgic experience of warm bread from a local vendor. Fillo Bakes offers pillowy shokupan and filled buns in a 100% vegetarian format, tested on 300 customers before launching.
After missing last year's contest, competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut returned to Coney Island and claimed his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title. The 10-time consecutive champion downed 66 hot dogs and buns on the Fourth of July, proving his dominance in the sport remains unshaken.
Seattle just grabbed the world record for largest dim sum party, with 830 people sharing handmade dumplings in the city's historic Chinatown-International District. The delicious victory beat Australia's previous record and brought thousands together for a neighborhood ready to celebrate again.
A six-year-old boy in China can finally eat normally again after doctors successfully removed a rare, egg-sized tumor from his throat. The risky three-hour surgery ended six months of difficulty eating and breathing for little Xiaoliang.
Queenie Freeman had no symptoms when she discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer. Now cancer-free, she's urging Black women to prioritize mammograms even when they feel perfectly healthy.
Middle schoolers learned college prep skills and leadership through interactive workshops featuring a teen chef's "leadership burger" cooking demo. The fourth annual summit brought together Black students from across San Diego County to build confidence and plan their futures.
When a Chicago Cubs fan turned 50, she had one birthday wish: all her friends had to wear hot dog costumes to Wrigley Field. Nearly 100 people showed up in full wiener gear.
Seattle just claimed a delicious world record by hosting 830 people for the largest dim sum eating party ever held. The street celebration in the city's Chinatown-International District brought together hundreds to honor culture, community, and good food.
Over 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park as Houston attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every ball used will help underserved kids play soccer.
Rachel Anderson, 35, walked out of a first date after her date intentionally made her underdressed for a fancy restaurant. Her instant boundary-setting is inspiring thousands to trust their instincts.
Forget complicated meal planning this summer. Five easy burger recipes deliver everything from beer-battered fish to Moroccan mushroom patties, all ready in under 40 minutes.
The bacon-wrapped hot dog Americans love actually originated in Hermosillo, Mexico, not a US ballpark. Now this Sonoran street food sensation has earned a James Beard Award and sparked friendly competition across the border.
A computer science graduate ditched corporate life to transform the French croissant into an Indian experience. His Pune café serves tikka-filled croissants in a setting inspired by railway stations and Irani cafés.
When Stephen Callaghan's 12-year-old daughter came home saying boys would visit a hardware store while girls got makeovers, he knew something was seriously wrong. His hilarious letter to the school asking them to check for "a rip in the space-time continuum" went viral and sparked an important conversation.
After years of wildlife deaths, Australia's pesticide regulator has recommended removing deadly rat poisons from supermarkets and hardware stores. The move could save thousands of native birds and animals from accidental poisoning.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
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