Framed by its Material Intelligence philosophy, VitrA Tiles presented The Code concept and a suite of innovations to a professional audience at Cersaie 2026. Bologna, Italy: Cersaie 2026, the international exhibition for bathroom furnishings and ceramic tile, unfolded in Bologna, Italy on 21-25 September, and VitrA Tiles was on hand to welcome architects, designers, clients and industry professionals. Conceived around the idea of Material Intelligence, the brand’s stand set out its 2027 collections and newest innovations. “Every material has a code. Material Intelligence deciphers it.” The phrase distils the philosophy driving VitrA Tiles’ design practice, in which materials drawn from…
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Luke Baxter
Luke Baxter spent twelve years in broadcast and digital news before going freelance. He started as a runner at a news channel, worked his way to producer, and spent four years as a digital editor at a mid-sized news outlet covering politics, defence, and international affairs. He writes about UK politics, foreign policy, and the current affairs stories that develop over months and break over hours. He prefers primary sources to commentary and considers the distinction increasingly rare. Luke lives in South London. He watches PMQs out of professional obligation and considers it a declining format.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 runs across 6 and 7 October, a 48-hour sale covering more than 35 product categories and accessible exclusively to Prime members. The event starts at 12:01 AM PT on 6 October and closes at 11:59 PM PT on 7 October (3:01 AM ET on 8 October for those on the East Coast).The timing positions the sale squarely between the back-to-school period and the main holiday shopping window, with discounts spanning fashion, beauty, home, fitness and electronics. Some markdowns carry over for hours or days after the event officially closes, so it is worth monitoring…
The IHOP Stuffed French Toast return is official: the chain has confirmed the cream-filled breakfast dish is back at participating locations nationwide, more than five years after it last appeared on the menu. Two new varieties, Strawberry Vanilla and Blueberry Vanilla, headline the relaunch.According to Restaurant Dive, the dish was last served in 2020, making this its first appearance in a meaningful stretch of time for a fan base that has spent years pushing for its restoration across social media. Yahoo Finance reports that Stuffed French Toast originally debuted in 2003 as a limited-time offering before earning a permanent place…
Ten underrated cocktails bartenders recommend (from a Cuban rum sipper to a forgotten 1930s bourbon classic) are getting a renewed push from the people best placed to know what drinkers are missing. The list spans forgotten classics, regional cult favourites and drinks that sit in the long shadow of more fashionable names.Riffs on the Familiar: Boulevardier, Eastside and JasmineThe Boulevardier is arguably the most discussed of the ten. Kristen Love, Director of F&B Outlets at InterContinental New York Barclay, describes it as ‘essentially the Negroni’s richer, moodier cousin.’ The two drinks share Campari and sweet vermouth, but the Boulevardier swaps…
This tuna noodle casserole recipe carries more history than most weeknight dinners are entitled to. At 593 calories per serving, it is built around canned tuna, egg noodles, a from-scratch creamy sauce, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping that browns in the oven over 20 to 25 minutes at 400°.The dish has become one of those reliable weeknight staples that people tend to cycle back to without quite knowing why. The short answer is probably that it works: the combination of flaky tuna, springy noodles, and a sauce thick enough to coat everything properly is hard to argue with.A Tuna…
Starbucks has announced the Starbucks Black Cat Frappuccino, a limited-edition chocolate cake-flavoured Crème Frappuccino topped with whipped cream and chocolate cat ears, arriving at select US coffeehouses on 22 October. The drink launches alongside the Venti Black Night Cookie, a large, shareable black cocoa cookie containing caramel fudge pieces and chunks of caramelised white chocolate.The seasonal announcement has generated quick enthusiasm on social media, with fans debating whether to queue from the early hours. ‘What time is the best time to show up for Starbucks drops? Half hour before, an hour orrr I shouldn’t sleep and camp out? Lmaoo,’ one…
Wingstop boneless buffalo wings came out on top after a head-to-head comparison across five major US chains, judged on crispiness, juiciness and buffalo sauce flavour. The tasting, conducted by Steven Morea, put Papa Johns, Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Buffalo Wild Wings through the same test, each ordered with the most straightforward buffalo-style sauce on the menu.How the Rankings FellPapa Johns finished bottom. The breading lacked crunch, and the chicken itself drew comparisons to frozen nuggets rather than a proper boneless wing. The buffalo sauce provided enough tang and heat to hold some interest, but not enough to compensate for the…
Whole Foods Market has issued a Whole Foods Cabricharme cheese recall affecting 18 stores across seven US states, after the product was found to contain an undeclared egg protein that could trigger a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction in people with egg allergies. No illnesses have been reported, but all affected stock has been pulled from shelves.What the Whole Foods Cabricharme Cheese Recall CoversThe recall covers Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold by weight in the Specialty Cheese departments at stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. The cheese was cut and plastic-wrapped…
This Delish pumpkin spice biscotti recipe produces 20 twice-baked biscuits that lean softer than the Italian original, thanks to pumpkin puree working moisture into the dough. Total time from prep to cooling runs one hour and thirty minutes, with just ten minutes of hands-on work.The pairing logic is straightforward: pumpkin spice and coffee are natural allies in autumn, and biscotti (dry enough to hold their structure but not so brittle they shatter at first dip) are designed for dunking. A cup of hot chocolate or a pumpkin spice latte works just as well as a standard espresso or filter coffee…
In-N-Out’s ingredient changes are broader than most customers will have noticed, with the chain quietly updating its burger buns, ketchup and salt packets over the past year. The announcement came via an Instagram post in which the chain confirmed all three shifts, stating: ‘We remain committed to serving our Customers with the freshest, highest-quality food possible. Over the years, we’ve made meaningful changes to our ingredients, and this past year was no exception.’Sesame Flour Removed From Buns Across 10 StatesThe most consequential of the In-N-Out ingredient changes concerns its buns. The chain confirmed that sesame flour is no longer used…