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Food

— White Castle Unveils Tech-Fueled ‘Castle of Tomorrow’ in Ohio

Of Interest

— When the Cloud Fails: Amazon Outage Reveals Internet Weak Spots

— Costume Confidence: Does Your Dog Really Like Dressing Up?

Sports

— Infrared Sauna Shows Promise for Athlete Recovery and Performance

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White Castle Unveils Tech-Fueled ‘Castle of Tomorrow’ in Ohio

White Castle has launched a next-gen, tech-forward restaurant prototype in Columbus, Ohio, dubbed the “Castle of Tomorrow.” The location features an AI-powered drive-thru assistant (“Julia”), upgraded robotic fry station (“Flippy”), and sleek self-service kiosks.

Designed for both speed and efficiency, the new layout also includes a brighter, more open dining area to enhance customer and team-member experiences.

This move puts White Castle alongside fast-food giants like McDonald’s and Wendy’s, who are also integrating AI and automation to improve service and boost profits.

Some experts warn that automation could alienate customers who prefer human interaction, but others say kiosks often lead to higher sales of indulgent items.

White Castle sees this rebrand as a celebration of its history and future, though it hasn’t committed to rolling out the model nationwide—yet.

Real-world feedback from “Cravers” will guide whether more tech-enhanced “Castles” are built in the coming years.

Read More: newsweek.com

When the Cloud Fails: Amazon Outage Reveals Internet Weak Spots

A major outage in Amazon's cloud services on Monday morning disrupted numerous websites and apps, exposing just how dependent we are on one company’s digital infrastructure.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) powers platforms from Snapchat to McDonald's by renting out computing capacity. But this outage, rooted in Northern Virginia’s US-East-1 hub, revealed a critical flaw: massive concentration in one location.

Despite the idea that cloud systems are distributed, most data flows through this single region, making the system vulnerable to failures.

With over 100 warehouses in Virginia alone, AWS dominates with 41% of the global market, far ahead of Microsoft and Google.

Cloud data centers, especially in Virginia, are also now central to AI workloads, fueling a construction boom as tech demand surges.

The outage was a wake-up call: the cloud may feel infinite, but it has physical limits—and a fragile backbone.

Read More: spectrumlocalnews.com

Costume Confidence: Does Your Dog Really Like Dressing Up?

Halloween costumes aren't just for humans—dogs often join in the fun! From hot dog outfits to superhero capes, pups can be the life of the costume party. But while it might be cute, not all dogs enjoy wearing costumes.

How do you know if your dog is comfortable? Look for relaxed behavior: soft eyes, wagging tail, free movement. If your pup stiffens, shakes off the outfit, or avoids eye contact, it may be time to switch to a simple accessory like a festive bandana.

Tips for a tail-wagging costume experience:

• Let your dog sniff the costume first

• Choose breathable, non-restrictive materials

• Avoid covering the face, ears, or paws

• Watch for stress cues, and keep it short

A confident, happy dog always shines—costume or not.

Read More: The Paw Street Journal

Infrared Sauna Shows Promise for Athlete Recovery and Performance

Infrared sauna therapy may offer team-sport athletes a safe and effective way to speed up recovery, especially during periods of intense match play, according to a new study from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland.

Researchers found that post-exercise infrared sauna use reduced muscle soreness, helped preserve jump performance, and improved sprint speed when used regularly over a six-week period.

Unlike traditional Finnish saunas, infrared saunas operate at lower temperatures and use radiant heat rather than steam, making them more accessible for frequent use.

While female athletes experienced initial increases in stress indicators like heart rate and cortisol, these effects diminished with continued use.

The benefits appear tied to improved recovery quality, which allows athletes to train harder and more consistently.

Lead researcher Essi Ahokas emphasizes that while the findings are promising, more research is needed, particularly on longer and hotter sauna sessions.

Read More: news-medical.net

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🎭 Tonight in Wesley Chapel & New Tampa (& TB): Entertainment Spotlight

Useful Arts & Entertainment Event Links

The Arts
- The Exhibiting Society of Artists (new)
- USF College of the Arts
- USF Steinway Piano Concert Series

Theater
- NTPAC - New Tampa Performing Arts Center
- New Tampa Players
- USF School of Theatre & Dance
- Wesley Chapel Theater Group
- Carrollwood Players Theatre

Misc
- Carrollwood Center Events
- Craft Festivals (new)
- Fall (Farmer’s) Market Guide for Tampa Bay (new)
- The Krate, WC
- The Shops at Wiregrass, WC
- visitflorida.com

For Kids
- Fun4TampaKids

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