Prospective international students to the U.S. were dealt another blow when U.S. embassies were ordered not to schedule any new student visa interviews while the Trump Administration prepares to expand its vetting of applicants’ social media profiles.“Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor (F, M, and J) visa appointment capacity until further guidance is issued … in the coming days,” a Tuesday diplomatic cable reportedly said, which was first reported by Politico.In a statement to the South China Morning Post, the State…
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Franchisee Dr. Michael Schifano expands footprint and portfolio with second café in the Prairie State Marion, IL (RestaurantNews.com) Sunny Street Café, the beloved concept known for its made-from-scratch breakfast classics and lunch comfort food, has officially broken ground on its newest location at 909 Roth Halfway Road in Marion, Illinois. The new restaurant is the brand’s first-ever freestanding location, marking a major milestone in Sunny Street’s strategic growth. The Marion restaurant will be the 23rd location systemwide and the second in Illinois, expanding Sunny Street’s footprint in the state and showcasing its momentum in mid-sized markets. A groundbreaking ceremony was…
“Your Blizzard Song” Turns Everyday Adulting into a Singalong-Worthy Reward Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Just in time for the Texas heat, DQ restaurants in Texas are launching a playful, music-driven campaign to spotlight the brand’s iconic Blizzard® Treat as the perfect reward for surviving everyday life. Titled “Your Blizzard Song,” the new summer campaign celebrates the realities of “adulting” with a wink – and a sweet treat. Created by longtime Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council agency partner LOOMIS, the campaign builds on the legacy of the “That’s What I Like About Texas” jingle. This summer, LOOMIS introduces a fresh, lighthearted tune…
New LTO features portabella, shiitake and white button mushrooms (RestaurantNews.com) What meat lovers’ pizza is to meat lovers, the Wild Mushroom pizza is to mushroom lovers. The Mushroom Council is celebrating the latest limited-time offering (LTO) from Toppers Pizza that puts fresh mushrooms front and center. Now through July 6, Toppers Pizza is serving up its new Wild Mushroom pizza, featuring garlic sauce base, 100% Wisconsin mozzarella and a roasted blend of portabella, shiitake and white button mushrooms, topped with a sprinkle of Italian herbs. Known for its bold recipes and high-quality ingredients, Toppers Pizza is embracing the growing appetite…
One-of-a-kind street food concept to celebrate its launch with giveaways, live entertainment and more on June 7 Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept, is kicking off its newest Texas location at 2717 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 400, on Saturday, June 7, by giving away 1,000 free burritos to opening day attendees.* The festivities will ramp up at 10:30 a.m. and run until 2:30 p.m., where guests can enjoy live music from a DJ, branded swag and enter a drawing to win free Curry Up Now for a year**. Attendees can also…
Celebrates grand re-opening with new look and exclusive deals Fort Wayne, IN (RestaurantNews.com) Lee’s Famous Recipe® Chicken, a name synonymous with delicious, homestyle fried chicken for nearly 60 years, is thrilled to welcome the community back to its newly redesigned restaurant at 220 E. Rudisill Blvd. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Guests are invited to join the grand re-opening celebration from May 28 through June 8, with exclusive deals and double rewards for loyalty members. From the ground up, the restaurant has been transformed with a bold new look, refreshed layout, and updated branding that reflects Lee’s commitment to great food…
Associated PressMay 24, 2025, 09:25 PM ETDENVER — Aaron Judge insisted he doesn’t pay too much attention to his numbers, which, for the record, are eye-opening — .395 average with 18 homers and 46 RBIs.Even more, the New York Yankees slugger hinted he’s not as locked in as one might think.”I don’t feel too great at the plate,” Judge said after New York’s 13-1 win over the slumping Colorado Rockies on Saturday. “Always a work in progress.”Now that’s a scary thought.After all, he’s flirting with .400 well into May.He has certainly taken a liking to Coors Field in his first…
Dave McMenaminMay 24, 2025, 11:18 PM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.MINNEAPOLIS — As much as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals showed the gap between them and their opponent — the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder — it also was a referendum on each team’s superstar.Through two games, the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had scored 19 more points than the Wolves’ Anthony Edwards and had eight more assists and six more steals. Gilgeous-Alexander…
Jorge CastilloMay 24, 2025, 11:30 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024.NEW YORK — Juan Soto had one thought cross his mind when he connected on Tony Gonsolin’s splitter over the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning Saturday night.”When I hit it,” Soto said, “I was just like, ‘Don’t catch it.'”Nobody did.The ball traveled 399 feet, at 108.3 mph, off…
Chris HerringMay 25, 2025, 12:35 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS — Down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks made a change to their starting lineup ahead of Sunday night’s Game 3.Backup center Mitchell Robinson started the game in place of wing player Josh Hart, the team announced shortly before tipoff.It marks the first change all season to the Knicks’ starting five of Hart, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns when each is listed as available and healthy.It would be easy enough to look at the Knicks’ struggles against the Indiana Pacers in this round as the…