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Taquería El Califa de León, the modest-seeming Mexico City taquería that made history as  the only taco stand with a Michelin star, has lost that coveted recognition two years after earning it. The latest edition of the Michelin Guide Mexico gives no reason for the downgrade. But it has said in the past that “restaurants can lose their stars if they close during the year of assessment, or if they do not maintain their standards to make it into the next edition of the guide.” 🌮⭐ ¡Cambio en la guía gastronómica!La taquería El Califa de León perdió su Estrella Michelin…

NEW YORK — The estranged husband of a prominent New York City art dealer was convicted Friday of hiring a hitman to kill him in Brazil. Daniel Sikkema, 55, faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema, 75, was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in January 2024. Daniel Sikkema, a U.S. and Cuban citizen who lived in New York, was arrested in April 2024. He was convicted in federal court in Manhattan of charges including murder-for-hire conspiracy resulting in death. The alleged hitman was arrested in Brazil, where he remains jailed. “Amid contentious…

NEW YORK — A judge on Friday threw out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump, ruling that his “contorted” attempt to prevent her from suing him for $1 billion over his statements about her and Jeffrey Epstein “is not how the federal courts work.” Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil in federal court in Manhattan chided both sides for an “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship” and said she “will not be conscripted to oversee an abusively presented spat.” Vyskocil, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, agreed that Wolff and the first lady “have a real dispute,” but said…

Despite an intriguing sci-fi premise, Maria Martínez Bayona’s feature debut is a tonally mismatched and unintentionally comedic slog. As tradition dictates, two hundred and fifty candles engulf Claire Fort’s (Rebecca Hall) birthday cake. With two and a half centuries behind her she belongs to the first generation granted immortality in an apparent utopia, provided they adhere to a relentless anti-ageing regimen and avoid any harm that might leave them beyond repair. Though her irksome friends retain their buoyant gratitude for perpetual existence, Claire’s mindset begins to shift as the prospect of eternity slowly drains her life of its lustre. So,…

Three health systems are suing CVS Health, alleging the company and its pharmacy subsidiaries diverted roughly $250 million in savings from the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The health systems — Mount Sinai, Michigan Medicine and the University of Kansas Health System — filed separate lawsuits on Monday. The 340B program was established in 1992 to help safety net providers better serve vulnerable populations by allowing eligible hospitals and clinics to purchase outpatient drugs at steeply discounted prices. The complaints say that CVS, through its pharmacy benefit manager CVS Caremark and related subsidiaries, set up reimbursement structures that retained the gap…

OMAHA, Neb. — The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha. Elsewhere, a 12th illness linked to the ship was confirmed Friday in the Netherlands as health officials continue to monitor hundreds of people who were potentially exposed. The doctor who runs the National Quarantine Unit where the American passengers are being monitored said at a news conference Friday that none of them are showing…

The Angels announced that they have selected the contracts of outfielder Wade Meckler and infielder Donovan Walton. They will take the places of outfielder Josh Lowe and infielder Yoán Moncada. Lowe has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake while Moncada has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation. The Halos came into the day with one open 40-man spot after outrighting Alek Manoah earlier this week. They opened another by transferring left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day IL. Prior to the official announcement, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register relayed that Meckler and Walton were…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.British Columbia’s nurses won’t be taking job action, after reaching a tentative deal on a new collective agreement on Friday. It comes after the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU) voted 98.2 per cent in favour to give leadership a strike mandate earlier this month amid stalled contract talks. The union’s last agreement expired in March 2025. In a statement, the Ministry of Health said the deal between the Health Employers…

Actress Vivica A. Fox is getting real about some of the negative comments she’s received about her body. In a recent interview, the award-winning performer said she’s experienced many physical changes over the years with age, adding that the critical statements about her appearance have been difficult for her to digest. Speaking with Yahoo Entertainment on May 21, Fox, who is starring in the film “Is God Is,” acknowledged that her body has changed over the years, saying, “I’m a woman of a certain age, and, you know, life changes.” The actress, who has been a mainstay in the acting…

Bruce Springsteen recently made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During the appearance, he made a statement, both in his speech and with a song, concerning the show coming to an end. Since then, however, he’s also gotten a response. Buce Springsteen Appeared On The Penultimate Episode Of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Nicknamed “The Boss,” Springsteen is a singer and songwriter originally from New Jersey. A prominent musician from the album era, he has sold over 140 million records worldwide. Recently, Springsteen appeared on the penultimate episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which aired…