This was no accidental clash of shoulders in a crowded place, but one of the most visible examples of a spate of butsukari otoko bumping man shoving incidents in Japan that experts attribute to a combination of gender dynamics and the stresses of modern life.
We did our best to maximize the efficiency of the menu and the equipment to keep wait times down. We have also planned ahead with some extra power outlets if we really end up doing next level volume that warrants adding additional equipment in the future.
It's topped with salted caramel and little churro bites, and you can get it with vanilla, chocolate, or swirl ice cream. Based on the more than 500 responses to the post at the time of writing, opinions of the new sundae are mixed at best. It seems that for some, there is no replacement for the tried-and-true Costco churro from the days of yore.
Erewhon is a Los Angeles-based health-food chain that's a favorite of celebrities like Jake Gyllenhaal, Miley Cyrus, A$AP Rocky, and more. According to Erewhon's website, the store's founders Michio and Aveline Kushi opened the first location in Los Angeles in 1968 after they moved from Boston. They were inspired by the macrobiotic diet, which emphasizes whole grains, soy, and vegetables.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Conejo Arias have been released from ICE custody due to a court order from a federal judge in Texas. The photo of Liam wearing his school backpack and a blue bunny hat as he was being detained gained national attention, and he fell ill while in custody. [ABC News] Heavy fog in California's Central Valley led to a 59-vehicle pile-up on Highway 99 Saturday morning, resulting in the closure of the road in both directions.
The purveyors of late-night hot dogs, tins of Zyn, and countless varieties of gummy worms generally don't sell a lot of "real food." But in America's food deserts, convenience stores are more than just places to pick up a snack-they're grocery stores. The USDA estimates that tens of millions of Americans live in low-income areas with limited access to grocery stores.
Japan's 7-Elevens are well-known for having all sorts of delicious and unique snacks that you just can't find in the United States. While the convenience store chain got its start in the U.S., it first opened locations in Tokyo in 1974. As of 2025, there were over 22,000 locations across Japan, which vastly outnumber the approximately 12,300 in the U.S.