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Starbucks has opened a new cafe in Gimpo city, South Korea, offering views of North Korea's Gaepung county from an observatory tower. The location, known as Hill 154, is historically significant due to its role in the Korean War. This unique setting allows customers to experience a glimpse of North Korean civilian life while enjoying their coffee.
The Hello Kitty Grand Cafe in Irvine, California offers a delightful afternoon tea service in a charmingly decorated Bow Room, featuring a fixed price of $60 per person and a selection of hot teas and 10 savory and sweet treats. The experience includes adorable Hello Kitty-themed pastries and a variety of teas, with the spinach and mushroom quiche ranking as the ultimate favorite. Despite some sizing critiques, the ambiance, service, and beverage selection were top-notch, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters.
Farley's East cafe in Oakland, California, has fired staff members who were involved in a heated exchange with a Jewish customer over anti-Israel graffiti. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, showed the customer being refused entry to the bathroom and subjected to anti-Israel comments. The cafe had previously apologized and taken corrective measures. In a statement, the cafe expressed that the incident was shocking and unacceptable, and that it did not align with their values. They also addressed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for unity and understanding.
After 22 years in business, Rooz Cafe in Oakland is closing its doors, citing a lack of support from city officials. The cafe expressed frustration with the challenges of doing business in Oakland and thanked the community for their support. A public safety meeting was held at the cafe earlier in the summer, attended by city council members and police representatives. Further comments from the cafe are awaited.
Margot, a French restaurant in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is changing its concept to something more casual after a month of opening, leading to the departure of its star chef. Blank Slate, a Manhattan cafe chain, changed its name to Slate Cafe due to confusion with Blank Street Coffee. Titan Foods, one of the largest Greek food stores in America, has closed temporarily due to the end of its lease, but plans to relocate. Poppy's, an all-day cafe and market in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, will open a new location in Brooklyn Heights this fall.
The US Department of Energy has proposed changes to the way it calculates the energy efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs) for corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. If adopted, the changes will downgrade the fuel-efficiency ratings given to EVs, meaning automakers may have to sell four times more EVs to meet CAFE standards. The proposed changes will not affect the consumer-facing MPGe and kWh/100 miles numbers. The DOE agreed to update its calculations after a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club.
The US Department of Energy is considering reducing the way petroleum-equivalent fuel economy for electric vehicles (EVs) is calculated, which could mean automakers need to sell more low-emission cars to meet fuel economy regulations. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has requested an increase in the ratings if they are changed, counter to the requests of other commenters. The DOE will accept comments regarding the rule on or before June 12, 2023.
The US Energy Department has proposed reducing electric vehicles' (EV) mileage ratings to meet government fuel economy requirements, which could force automakers to sell more low-emissions cars or improve conventional models. The current system has not been updated in more than two decades. Environmental groups petitioned for the change in 2021, arguing that excessively high imputed fuel economy values for EVs means that a relatively small number of EVs will mathematically guarantee compliance without meaningful improvements in the real-world average fuel economy of automakers' overall fleets.