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News24
5 days ago
- Business
- News24
Three Cape Town restaurants make the World's Best list for 2025
Three Cape Town spots have been named in the top 100 World's Best Restaurant's list, solidifying its reputation as the best South African city to dine in. La Colombe (55), FYN (82) and Salsify (a new entry at 88) all made the list, with La Colombe making it's 6th appearance, and FYN making it's 5th. Each year, the World's 50 Best Restaurants list highlights 50 exceptional dining establishments, accompanied by an extended list ranking restaurants from 51 to 100. Previously, Paternoster restaurant Wolfgat made the cut, peaking at number 50 in 2021. The co-owner of Salsify, Ryan Cole, told News24 Food that the ranking was a result of years of graft from his team. 'It's incredible to be recognised on a world stage, it's a testament to years of commitment and hard work. I don't think you can ever expect something like this.' Salsify also took home the coveted Eat Out Restaurant of the Year award for 2025 in March. Salsify head chef Nina du Toit told News24 Food that their accolades this year were not an overnight success story, but rather 'a culmination of the last six years of consistent hard work and innovation, always pushing to be better'. 'I am so proud of what we have accomplished, it has been a dream to be on the list,' she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salsify at The Roundhouse (@salsify_at_the_roundhouse) 'To be recognised by the World's 50 Best for the fifth time is an extraordinary honour,' said FYN founder Peter Tempelhoff. 'This is a celebration of the whole team - from our kitchen and service brigades to our foragers, farmers, fishermen and ceramicists. FYN is the product of a deeply collaborative ecosystem, and this recognition is for everyone who plays apart in creating the FYN experience. We are very grateful.' FYN is also the only establishment in Africa to receive a top-tier three-star rating from the Food Made Good Standard in 2025 - the global benchmark for ethical hospitality. It is also the only stand-alone restaurant on the continent to have been inducted into the Relais & Châteaux association. Cape Town was crowned the World's Best Food City in the 2024 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, beating out culinary hotspots like Tokyo, Rome, and Porto. The 2025 World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony will be held in Turin, Italy, on 19 June.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Silverthorne Fire Station for Summit Fire and EMS officially opens for growing Colorado community
After years in the making, Summit Fire & EMS has officially opened its newest fire station, bringing critical emergency services closer to the growing Colorado neighborhoods north of Silverthorne. This strategic new location will provide faster response times for neighbors previously relying on the Dillon station as their closest option. That closer location also has potential insurance savings for residents, as well as addressing long-standing concerns about traffic congestion and emergency access. CBS "Having this here eliminates a good mile of that traffic," explains Silverthorne resident Tim Boucher. "So it's really going to help a lot having the vehicles here, having the EMS here, you know, the medical, because there's so many homes around here that really need the medical." The new station, though starting with a small crew, is designed for immediate impact. "Right now, what we're running out of here is a two-person medic unit crew based off of one firefighter, paramedic, one firefighter/EMT," says Battalion Chief Ryan Cole of B Shift for Summit Fire and EMS. "They're still all hazards; they can still respond to any type of call that we would go to." While currently operating with a two-person crew, these highly trained individuals can operate a full fire engine, an ambulance, or a wildland truck -- a crucial asset in the high country. This nimble staffing ensures that even with a smaller initial footprint, the new station can respond effectively to a range of emergencies. Chief Cole notes that while the current call volume doesn't necessitate a full six-person crew, "it is growing that way." The "ribbon cutting" for the new Summit Fire and EMS station featured a fire hose instead of a ribbon. CBS Summit Fire and EMS has said the emphasis on speed and efficiency is intended to bring some peace of mind for the northern Silverthorne neighbors. "From the time the tones drop to the time the wheels are turning, we're looking for a 90 second turnout time," Chief Cole said. "It's being able to get there quickly for the people who are calling for what they're needing, whether that is simply a smoke detector set off by cooking or an actual medical emergency, we want to get there in a timely manner and provide the care that the people are expecting." For residents, they tell CBS Colorado the peace of mind is immeasurable. "Seconds away is a feel good for us older people because you never know what could happen," says Tim Boucher. "And having them here, having these vehicles here, the EMS here is wonderful. It's a big help." CBS Beyond immediate emergency response, the new station also offers a significant financial benefit: potentially lower insurance premiums. With quicker access to emergency services, residents north of Silverthorne can now demonstrate a reduced risk, which should have a positive impact on their insurance costs. This was one of the key factors residents advocated for in accelerating the station's development. As the neighborhoods continue to grow, Summit Fire & EMS anticipates expanding its crews to meet the increasing demand, ensuring the community remains safe and well-protected for years to come.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dr. Ryan Cole reaches agreement with Idaho after Washington disciplinary order
The Idaho Board of Medicine has reached an agreement with an Idaho pathologist who was also disciplined by the Washington Medical Commission for repeatedly spreading COVID disinformation. The Idaho agreement, published Tuesday, requires Dr. Ryan Cole to comply with the terms of Washington medical regulators' disciplinary order. In January 2024, the Washington Medical Commission restricted Cole's medical license in the state of Washington after state regulators concluded that he knowingly shared disinformation about COVID-19 and broke medical standards by virtually prescribing ivermectin to COVID-19 patients, against medical evidence, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported. In the state of Washington, Cole's medical license is active with restrictions, the Washington State Department of Health's website shows. He is still licensed to practice medicine in Idaho, the Idaho Board of Medicine's licensing records website shows. Cole serves on the Central District Health Board of Health, which directs Idaho's largest regional public health district. In April, an Idaho medical malpractice lawsuit against Cole was dismissed following a private legal agreement, months after six doctors disagreed with Cole's severe cancer diagnosis that led a woman to undergo major surgery, the Sun previously reported. Cole and his attorney, Nancy Garrett, could not be immediately reached for comment. The Idaho agreement doesn't place more penalties or fines than the Washington order, Idaho Board of Medicine spokesperson Bob McLaughlin told the Sun. 'As a reciprocal discipline order, the consent order requires Dr. Cole to comply with the order of the Washington Medical Commission, and to report on that compliance to the Board,' he said. 'It does not add any additional penalties or fines to the order of the Washington Medical Commission.' The Idaho agreement, formally called a stipulation, says Cole still 'denies the allegations underlying the Washington Order' and has appealed it. But the agreement says Cole 'understands the allegations and acknowledges that the (Idaho Board of Medicine) has sufficient evidence to establish the allegation for purposes of disciplinary action against (Cole's) Idaho license.' The Idaho Board of Medicine can adopt another jurisdiction's order when that licensed provider is disciplined elsewhere on grounds that apply under Idaho law. The Idaho Board of Medicine can also choose not to pursue disciplinary action in response to discipline in other states. In a 40-page response to the Washington Medical Board to complaints against him, Cole and his attorney argued that he did not violate any rules when he prescribed drugs to patients over telehealth and claimed COVID-19 vaccines are dangerous. But some of the arguments in the response to the Washington Medical Commission do not match Cole's public comments, investigations by the Sun found. In public appearances, Cole has said the complaints are politically motivated attacks. The new agreement appears to be the first public move in Idaho related to disciplining Cole. The Idaho Board of Medicine previously closed a complaint into Cole's Idaho medical license without looking into patient records, the Sun previously reported. The Idaho agreement says Cole and the Idaho Board of Medicine 'mutually agree to settle the matter expeditiously in lieu of formal administrative hearings before the Board.' The agreement says Cole will 'fully and timely comply with the terms and conditions' of the Washington Medical Commission's order. And within two weeks, Cole will submit a status report to the Board of Medicine about his compliance with the Washington order, the agreement says. In its order last year, the Washington Medical Commission set several conditions for Cole to keep his Washington medical license, including completing medical education courses and writing an essay focused on honesty in medicine. The Washington Medical Commission couldn't be immediately reached for comment. As part of the Idaho agreement, Cole waived his right to a full disciplinary hearing with the Idaho Board of Medicine, including the right to call witnesses, testify, present evidence, confront witnesses, and for reconsideration or judicial review of the board's orders. Asked how long the Idaho agreement was in the works, or whether the Idaho Board of Medicine is considering limiting Cole's medical practice in Idaho, the Idaho Board of Medicine said board investigations are confidential by Idaho law.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dr. Ryan Cole reaches agreement with Idaho Board of Medicine after Washington disciplinary order
In this file photo, Dr. Ryan Cole speaks during a panel discussion titled "COVID 19: A Second Opinion" in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Jan. 24, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The panel featured scientists and doctors who have been criticized for expressing skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines and for promoting the use of unproven medications for treatment of the disease. () The Idaho Board of Medicine has reached an agreement with an Idaho pathologist who was also disciplined by the Washington Medical Commission for repeatedly spreading COVID disinformation. The Idaho agreement, published Tuesday, requires Dr. Ryan Cole to comply with the terms of Washington medical regulators' disciplinary order. In January 2024, the Washington Medical Commission restricted Cole's medical license in the state of Washington after state regulators concluded that he knowingly shared disinformation about COVID-19 and broke medical standards by virtually prescribing ivermectin to COVID-19 patients, against medical evidence, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported. Idaho medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Ryan Cole ends after legal agreement reached In the state of Washington, Cole's medical license is active with restrictions, the Washington State Department of Health's website shows. He is still licensed to practice medicine in Idaho, the Idaho Board of Medicine's licensing records website shows. Cole serves on the Central District Health Board of Health, which directs Idaho's largest regional public health district. In April, an Idaho medical malpractice lawsuit against Cole was dismissed following a private legal agreement, months after six doctors disagreed with Cole's severe cancer diagnosis that led a woman to undergo major surgery, the Sun previously reported. Cole and his attorney, Nancy Garrett, could not be immediately reached for comment. The Idaho Board of Medicine also could not be immediately reached for comment. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The Idaho agreement, formally called a stipulation, says Cole still 'denies the allegations underlying the Washington Order' and has appealed it. But the agreement says Cole 'understands the allegations and acknowledges that the (Idaho Board of Medicine) has sufficient evidence to establish the allegation for purposes of disciplinary action against (Cole's) Idaho license.' The Idaho Board of Medicine can adopt another jurisdiction's order when that licensed provider is disciplined elsewhere on grounds that apply under Idaho law. The Idaho Board of Medicine can also choose not to pursue disciplinary action in response to discipline in other states. In a 40-page response to the Washington Medical Board to complaints against him, Cole and his attorney argued that he did not violate any rules when he prescribed drugs to patients over telehealth and claimed COVID-19 vaccines are dangerous. But some of the arguments in the response to the Washington Medical Commission do not match Cole's public comments, investigations by the Sun found. In public appearances, Cole has said the complaints are politically motivated attacks. The new agreement appears to be the first public move in Idaho related to disciplining Cole. The Idaho Board of Medicine previously closed a complaint into Cole's Idaho medical license without looking into patient records, the Sun previously reported. The Idaho agreement says Cole and the Idaho Board of Medicine 'mutually agree to settle the matter expeditiously in lieu of formal administrative hearings before the Board.' CONTACT US The agreement says Cole will 'fully and timely comply with the terms and conditions' of the Washington Medical Commission's order. And within two weeks, Cole will submit a status report to the Board of Medicine about his compliance with the Washington order, the agreement says. In its order last year, the Washington Medical Commission set several conditions for Cole to keep his Washington medical license, including completing medical education courses and writing an essay focused on honesty in medicine. The Washington Medical Commission couldn't be immediately reached for comment. As part of the Idaho agreement, Cole waived his right to a full disciplinary hearing with the Idaho Board of Medicine, including the right to call witnesses, testify, present evidence, confront witnesses, and for reconsideration or judicial review of the board's orders. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Ryan Cole-Stipulation and Consent Order 5-20-2025
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Idaho medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Ryan Cole ends after legal agreement reached
In this file photo, Dr. Ryan Cole speaks during a panel discussion titled "COVID 19: A Second Opinion" in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Jan. 24, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The panel featured scientists and doctors who have been criticized for expressing skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines and for promoting the use of unproven medications for treatment of the disease. () Attorneys in a lawsuit against Idaho pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole for his alleged false cancer diagnosis that led a woman to undergo major surgery reached an agreement to dismiss the case. But almost no information about the agreement is public. Idaho 4th District Judge James Cawthon on April 10 agreed to dismiss the medical malpractice lawsuit, following a stipulation between attorneys on both sides. That came months after Cole and the patient's attorneys began mediation, which is a legal process to work toward agreement. Filed in April 2023, the lawsuit was scheduled for a jury trial in April. Granting a request from both sides' attorneys, the judge dismissed the case with prejudice. Each party will pay their own costs and attorneys' fees. In November, patient J.B.'s attorneys submitted a ream of additional evidence in court. Those included statements from six doctors — who either worked with the patient, or were independent from her medical care — that disagreed with Cole's diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of endometrial cancer. The Idaho Capital Sun is identifying the patient only by her initials to protect her medical privacy. In legal declarations, two independent pathologist doctors called Cole 'reckless' in rendering the patient's cancer diagnosis. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Cole, an Idaho pathologist, gained fame for false and misleading statements he made about COVID-19. He serves as an appointed Idaho health official. Early last year, Washington state regulators restricted Cole's medical license in the state after they found he spread COVID disinformation and broke medical practice by virtually prescribing ivermectin to COVID patients. The drug — long used as an anti-parsitic in humans but which lacks evidence to treat COVID — can now be sold over the counter in Idaho, after the Legislature widely approved the deregulation this year. Cole and his attorney, Nancy Garrett, could not be immediately reached for comment. Mallam Prior, an attorney for the patient, declined to comment to the Idaho Capital Sun, saying the lawsuit's outcome was confidential. In 2021, Cole ran a laboratory being used by women's health practices in the Boise area. J.B.'s nurse practitioner sent Cole's lab a biopsy from her body that summer. She had invasive surgery after Idaho Dr. Ryan Cole misdiagnosed her. Now she's suing. After she underwent surgery to remove her female reproductive system, J.B. learned she didn't have cancer, the Sun previously reported. Part of Cole's stance against COVID vaccines included false claims that they cause cancer. There is no evidence that COVID vaccines can raise, or lower, a person's risk of cancer. There is evidence that they lower a person's risk of severe illness, death and chronic health issues after a COVID infection. 'I have seen a 10- to 20-fold increase of uterine cancer in the last six months in my laboratory,' Cole said at a meeting of America's Frontline Doctors in San Antonio, Texas, about two weeks after he misdiagnosed J.B. with cancer of the uterine lining. 'In the last six months. When did we start shots? January? How much solid-tumor cancer increase are we going to see over the next several years? Probably a lot.' In November, as part of the plaintiff's additional evidence submission, J.B's attorneys wrote that Cole 'claims to have retracted his comment that he was seeing a 20-fold increase of endometrial cancer in 2021 when there is nothing he can point to in order to demonstrate he has actually done so.' Actually, Cole's cancer diagnosis records — which the plaintiffs' attorneys obtained as part of the lawsuit's evidence discovery process — show 'less than a 1% increase,' the legal filing alleged. That was part of the patient's attorneys' request for a jury to require Cole to pay punitive damages in the lawsuit. Six other doctors — including five pathologists — evaluated the patient's tissue samples and disagreed with Cole's diagnosis, the filing alleged. Dr. Matt Tannenbaum, an Idaho Falls pathologist who disagreed with Cole's diagnosis of the patient, wrote 'it is my opinion to a reasonable degree of medical probability and far more likely than not that Dr. Cole was negligent and reckless when misdiagnosing (the patient) with serous carcinoma.' CONTACT US Dr. Paul Cohen, who serves as chair of pathology at Yale University's hospital in Connecticut, wrote that 'Dr. Cole's level of incompetence in this case rises to the level of being reckless.' 'He either knew or should have known that there were problems with the diagnosis of serous carcinoma, that it was an incorrect diagnosis, and that by rendering such diagnosis it was creating an unreasonable risk of harm to (the patient) and a high probability that such harm would actually result,' Cohen wrote. Cole maintained his cancer diagnosis for J.B. was correct, despite the lawsuit and another review of the slides since his initial diagnosis, the filing alleged. The medical malpractice suit J.B. filed in Ada County accused Cole of negligence and other harms. The lawsuit also was against his business Cole Diagnostics, based in Garden City. Washington regulators restrict medical license of Idaho doctor who spread COVID-19 disinformation The company is still registered as an Idaho business and lists Cole as president, business filings from the Idaho Secretary of State's Office showed Thursday night. Cole is still licensed to practice medicine in Idaho, the Idaho Board of Medicine's licensing records website shows. In 2024, his Idaho license temporarily lapsed, prompting questions about his status on the Central District Health board, the Sun previously reported. In September, Cole renewed his Idaho medical license. Central District Health is a regional Idaho government public health agency that serves Idaho's two most populated counties in and around Boise — Ada and Canyon — and two rural counties: Elmore and Valley. Cole remains on the Central District Health board. In the state of Washington, Cole's medical license is active with restrictions, the Washington State Department of Health's website shows. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
