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Before Mary Randolph's groundbreaking cookbook, American cuisine had no identity of its own. Her 1824 masterpiece wove together African, Indigenous, European, and Caribbean traditions into what we now celebrate as Southern cooking.
Avani Sharma stepped onto MasterChef India with her father by her side and a mission to save a disappearing cuisine. The food stylist is introducing India to Karada cuisine, a 600-year-old fusion born when Maharashtrian families settled in coastal Kerala.
Sixteen nations gathered in Durban to turn borders into bridges and transform the region through infrastructure, agriculture, and mineral wealth. The summit celebrated 34 years of Southern African partnership with poetry, culture, and bold promises to deliver jobs and opportunity.
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A new generation of Indonesian chefs in the Netherlands is ditching colonial-era dining traditions to showcase the true diversity of Indonesia's regional cuisines. Their movement celebrates authentic flavors while educating diners about the archipelago's rich culinary heritage.
Australians could witness a stunning natural light show as solar activity brings the aurora australis closer than usual. The southern lights may be visible as early as Friday morning for those in the right spots.
Southern University just made going green easier for its Baton Rouge campus community. Four new electric vehicle charging stations are now open to students, faculty, and neighbors.
After losing in the state finals last year, Southern Durham's basketball team came roaring back to claim their first championship in school history with a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback. Sophomore A.J. Morman scored seven clutch points in the final frame to seal the 54-47 victory.
Scientists and health officials across Southern Africa are working together to stop drug-resistant malaria before it spreads, using lessons learned from neighboring regions where treatment has already started failing.
A groundbreaking regional study in southern Africa has identified practical ways to protect 400 million people from extreme heat, which is already causing deaths, job losses, and food insecurity. Researchers worked across 16 countries to create evidence-based solutions that governments can implement now. ##
Southern Miss baseball claimed its third Sun Belt tournament championship in four years, earning the right to host an NCAA Regional for the second straight season. The Golden Eagles completed a perfect season sweep by adding the tournament trophy to their regular-season crown.
Southern Brave clinched their first victory of The Hundred season with a heart-stopping final over that saw three Phoenix batsmen dismissed in succession. The 12-run win at the Utilita Bowl lifted them off the bottom of the table.
Seven countries in Southern Africa have achieved up to 50% reductions in maternal deaths while continuing to lead the world in HIV response. The SADC region's bold 2018 health strategy is delivering measurable results for women and girls across the continent.
A revolutionary HIV prevention drug requiring just two shots per year is rolling out across six Southern African countries. Lenacapavir provides over 99% protection against HIV in the region most affected by the epidemic.
While China's restaurant industry struggled in 2024, humble Jiangxi cuisine soared from 11,000 to 37,000 locations nationwide. The simple, spicy stir-fry dishes from an overlooked province became exactly what budget-conscious diners were craving.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
Six counties in southern Illinois saw unemployment drop in March, with hundreds of residents finding work as spring brought fresh opportunities. The region gained 300 healthcare jobs and 150 government positions despite broader economic headwinds.
Floyd Cardoz became the first chef to prove Indian food deserved a place at the world's finest tables. His groundbreaking New York restaurant Tabla earned rave reviews in 1999 and changed how critics viewed Indian cuisine forever.
Three southern African nations are seeing dramatic drops in malaria cases thanks to a coordinated cross-border effort that tracks disease movement with people and weather patterns. The success story just earned $24 million to keep the momentum going.
Three Southern women launched Y'all Vote to educate voters about local elections after a Supreme Court ruling weakened voting rights protections. Their grassroots network of content creators is proving that your vote matters most in your own backyard.
Sixteen Southern African nations just united behind a bold strategy to protect their oceans while creating sustainable jobs and fighting climate change. The regional plan could transform how 345 million people benefit from marine resources.
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