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After Brutal Attacks and Fierce Debate, U.K. to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs » Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act. Nytimes.com

To Construct the Perfect Meal, Imagine a Restaurant Crawl (Published 2006) » Joël Robuchon finally took Manhattan. Mario Batali traded in his rock soundtrack for a piano. The Little Owl made room for a big pork chop, and Will Goldfarb made Room 4 Dessert. Nytimes.com

I’ve Never Slept Better Than on a Japanese Futon » Japanese futons are quilted sleeping pads stuffed with cotton or fiber fill, which can sit directly on the floor. Nytimes.com

Portland Japanese Garden » Visit Portland Japanese Garden, proclaimed to be the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan and one of Oregon's most beloved spaces. Japanesegarden.org

The Inside Joke Behind the Muji 'Brand' » Somehow, generic Japanese goods have become sought-after items in New York. Archive.nytimes.com

NYC Collection » Only NY has proudly been an official license partner of the City of New York since 2015. These original municipal inspired collections are an homage to our city with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the City of New York. Onlyny.com

North Korea's Kim to meet Putin as Russia to discuss weapons sales, New York Times reports » North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to travel to Russia this month to meet President Vladimir Putin and discuss supplying Moscow with weapons for the war in Ukraine, the New York Times reported. Reuters.com