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November 2, 2026
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Day of the Dead
In Halachó, a small town in Mexico's Yucatán state, chef Wilson Alonzo digs his tamales out of a smoldering mound of dirt. The giant round tamale, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked using ancient Mayan techniques, emerges with golden edges. Once it passes inspection, it heads straight for the altar as an edible offering.
Saveur ↗️Marathon Day
Some locals call it the best day of the year. Gothamist heads to Clinton Hill, where mile nine of the New York City Marathon becomes a full-blown neighborhood celebration.
Gothamist ↗️Literary Endurance
Liquid diets, daily targets and zero hobbies were all part of the job. Patricia Lockwood and Raymond Antrobus explain why judging the prize was still 'a treasure hunt, not a punishment in hell.'
The Independent ↗️Slurp Season
Thai restaurant menus are packed with curries and stir-fries, yet guaydtiaao, the noodle soups Thai people eat all the time, often go missing. This guide covers making them at home, from springy noodles and tender meat to a crown of crispy garlic.
Serious Eats ↗️Late Fall Menu
Crispy fried chicken and chai-spiced pumpkin pie headline this batch of new recipes. They're built for weeknight dinners and holiday gatherings alike, before and after the big feast.
Food & Wine ↗️Winter Escapes
Husky sledding and northern lights chasing in Lapland, plus bear-spotting in Transylvania, all make the cut. At Finland's Ruka, just inside the Arctic Circle, floodlit slopes keep the fun going through the long polar nights.
The Guardian ↗️Space Rescue
After 36 years in orbit, Hubble still dazzles astronomers but is headed for a plunge into the atmosphere in the early-to-mid-2030s. The agency asked for reboost ideas four years ago too, and those went nowhere.
Ars Technica ↗️Streaming Now
Director Mary Robertson's portrait of addiction leans on Perry's sibling, real-life buddies and industry peers rather than the Friends cast. Skipping the Hollywood bigwigs leaves room for a sincere look at Perry as a person.
A.V. Club ↗️Wedding Bells
Couples on the Lower East Side have a new way to tie the knot, with a drag clown as the officiant. It's one way to guarantee nobody nods off during the vows.
Time Out ↗️
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