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TL/DR - The Local Epicurean is a shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan that sells artisanal, small-batch pastas made using local products. The store also offers cooking classes in which students can learn new cooking techniques and try unique recipes. Class attendees can choose from 12 menus, with each class typically running for two hours and covering…

TL/DR - The article presents an overview of the current state of the wind industry in New England, indicating that challenges are presented by rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and concerns about impacts on whales. The context provided is minimal, with no details on the extent or specifics of these challenges. The remainder of the content…

TL/DR - Home sales are slowing in North Carolina's Triangle region, but prices remain high. A property in Durham’s Hope Valley suburb sold for $2,555,000, or $575 per square foot, while a house in Raleigh sold for $1,650,000, or $470 per square foot. Meanwhile, a new-build house also in Raleigh sold for $1,850,000. Triangle Real Estate Market…

TL/DR - The IRS has announced that it has collected $122 million in back taxes from 100 cases involving millionaires who were significantly behind on their payments, bringing the total recent collection from wealthy households to $160 million. This comes after a tax and climate package enacted last summer earmarked billions for the IRS to overhaul…