Austria MotoGP Saturday Subscriber Notes: Not The Battle We Expected

We had hoped for the long-awaited battle between Marc Márquez and Pedro Acosta in the sprint race at the Austrian GP. We didn't get it. What we actually got was a lot more interesting. The racing may not have been great, but it was fascinating. Qualifying set the sprint...

Normally, photographers are constrained by the need to ensure that sponsor logos are clearly visible and easy to read. Sometimes they ignore that and just take spectacularly beautiful photos. And sometimes they get to do both, shoot a beautiful photo with sponsor logos still front and center. The tunnels at...

There has been much talk of street circuits in recent months, and how Liberty Media want to change MotoGP. So it is entertaining for MotoGP to be heading to what is the original MotoGP street circuit at Mandalika. Officially named the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, though the word "Street" has been quietly dropped from the title, it was conceived as a track to be run inside a resort complex on the roads which connected the hotels.

Honeycrisp has been one of the most popular apples for years, but now Cosmic Crisp has come along to give it a run for its money. I've had both many times and am sharing what apple I would buy for sweetness, texture, price, and more.

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox said the controversies surrounding Sophie Cunningham will not factor into the team’s evaluation of the guard as free agency approaches.

Devil's claw is a spiky-fruited plant from southern Africa, and its root has long been a traditional remedy for pain. It's also one of the few herbs tested in real trials for low back pain, which makes it worth knowing about if you deal with flare-ups. 😊

A sprawling ocean disturbance moving toward California could temporarily raise coastal water levels by several inches, increasing the potential for flooding and beach erosion as fall turns to winter.

Waking up with a stiff neck is the worst. You can barely turn your head, and the last thing you want to do is wait for a heating pad to warm up. This is the little roll-on I reach for instead. 😊

Theo, a 2½-year-old, 11-pound Maltipoo mix, is expected to travel to Rhode Island in the coming weeks to begin life in a foster home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue says Theo is friendly and gets along well with other dogs. Theo can also be cat-tested in Texas for prospective adopters who want to learn how he may do around cats. For anyone hoping to welcome a small companion, Theo’s next step is a foster home in Rhode Island.

This Black Velvet Cake makes an entrance before anyone even takes the first bite. Its striking dark layers give the classic velvet-style cake a moody, dramatic look, while the crumb stays tender, moist, and deeply chocolatey. Slice through a smooth layer of creamy frosting and the contrast against that nearly black cake is stunning—especially when the layers are stacked tall. The flavor is rich without losing that soft, velvety quality that makes this style of cake so satisfying. Keep the decoration sleek and elegant or lean into the darkness with chocolate shards, crumbs, or a dramatic drip for a centerpiece dessert that practically demands a second look.

The US Coast Guard has intercepted or repatriated more than 200 migrants involved in more than half a dozen cartel smuggling attempts this month off both US coasts. The latest smuggling run they interrupted occurred on September 13, 2026 21 miles west of San Diego.

Hilda, a 1-year-old Chihuahua weighing 11 pounds, is fully vetted and ready for a forever home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue organization says Hilda is currently in Texas and may be able to travel to the Northeast in a few weeks as she looks for an adopter.

A resilient small dog named Teeny is defying the odds and capturing hearts as she arrives in Rhode Island this week, ready to find her loving forever home in the Northeast. According to Small Dog Rescue of New England, the 1½-year-old pup "has been through it for sure in her short life", yet through it all, her spirit has remained remarkably warm and her love for people and other dogs fully intact.

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) is looking for a patient foster or adoptive home for Esse, a five-year-old Great Pyrenees mix who needs time and space to feel safe. In its profile of Esse, the Hudson, Massachusetts–based rescue says her ideal home would be quiet and predictable, with adults only, a yard where she can explore, and people willing to let her build trust at her own pace.

Trader Joe's is now stocking ribeye and other steaks from Argentina. Here is what you need to know. I have heard a lot lately in the news about more beef being imported from Argentina. But I had not seen any beef from Argentine in any grocery store I had been to. That was until today, when I saw a sign advertising that some of the steak, including a ribeye were now from Argentine.

Beef chimichangas wrap seasoned meat and melted cheese inside flour tortillas that cook until crisp, golden, and sturdy enough to hold their generous filling. Cutting through the crunchy shell reveals a hot, savory center where the beef, spices, and cheese have blended together. They deliver the satisfying texture of restaurant-style Mexican food while giving you control over the amount of filling, heat, and cheese. Every bite feels indulgent, especially when the crisp tortilla meets cool sour cream or creamy guacamole.

The ultimate French fry seasoning blend turns plain potatoes into something worth getting excited about. A balanced combination of salt, savory spices, garlic, and other warm flavors reaches into every ridge and crispy edge, giving homemade or frozen fries the bold finish often associated with restaurant baskets. Unlike relying on salt alone, the blend creates depth without needing a heavy sauce. It can be prepared in minutes, stored in the pantry, and shaken over hot fries while a little surface oil still helps the seasoning cling. One jar makes it easy to deliver consistent flavor without measuring several spices every time.

Small Dog Rescue of New England has shared that a tiny, young dog named Ria is now available for adoption and expected to be ready to travel to the Northeast by the end of the month. According to the organization, Ria is about 1½ years old, weighs just 6 pounds, and is described as “a sweet girl” and “the cutest little girl.” The nonprofit says she is fully vetted and ready for her next home, offering hopeful news for someone looking to adopt a small companion dog soon.

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

Get ready to meet a joyful little puppy who is searching for her place in the world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Waffles Dumpling after she came into their care. According to the rescue, “She and her sister, Wonton, were found in Tennessee and brought in as their finders could not keep them. Mom is a stray Rottweiler, and dad was a brown mixed dog that was deceased near them on the side of a road. Despite the rough start, these girls are looking to enjoy the finer things in life!”

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Every dish on this list arrived in America inside someone's memory. Not a written recipe, just the way a mother learned it from her mother, carried across an ocean and rebuilt in a Chicago three-flat or a South Florida kitchen or a New Jersey row house where something was always on the stove. By the time the grandkids sat down to eat, nobody at the table called it Hungarian or Greek or Czech. It was just dinner.

Small Dog Rescue of New England, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization based in New England, is asking the public to help spread the word about a small dog named Bob who is looking for a home. In a recent post shared by Small Dog Rescue of New England, the group introduced Bob as an “adorable boy."

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