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Baa' Yazzie

Staff Writer

Baa' Yazzie is a Staff Writer for Town and Story, where he explores the vibrant intersection of local community, lifestyle, and commerce. Covering beats from The Food Corner to Health & Wellness, he brings a descriptive and thoughtful voice to stories about new cafes, wellness trends, and local design. Baa' is passionate about discovering the unique places that shape community life, from family-run diners to home goods stores. Through his articles, he aims to capture the distinct feeling of each local space, helping readers connect more deeply with their surrounding environment.

Expertise

Food and Drink WritingLifestyle and WellnessCommunity and CultureRetail and Interior Design

Coverage Areas

The Food Corner
Health & Wellness
Home & Local Living
Style & Services

Latest Articles

The iconic Lost Coast Brewery building in Eureka, California, with a 'For Sale' sign visible, bathed in the warm glow of late afternoon sun.
Home & Local Living

California craft brewery Lost Coast goes up for sale after 36 years

After 36 years, Lost Coast Brewery, a pioneering institution that helped define California's craft beer scene, is officially for sale.

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

A futuristic AI interface representing Meta's new subscription service, with blurred silhouettes of concerned people in the background, symbolizing tech layoffs.
The Food Corner

Meta Unveils AI Subscriptions Amid Tech Layoffs

Over 52,000 US tech employees lost their jobs in the first three months of 2026.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

An older adult with a bright smile running on a sun-dappled forest trail, embodying the cognitive benefits of aerobic exercise.
Health & Wellness

New Habit for Better Brain Health: Aerobic Exercise Powers Aging Brains

Despite a 17% increase in DHA levels in cerebrospinal fluid, older adults taking high-dose omega-3 supplements for two years saw no improvement in memory or cognitive performance, according to Science

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger banned from the platform he helped create due to his public criticism of its direction.
The Food Corner

Wikipedia bans co-founder Larry Sanger over site criticism

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia built on open collaboration, has permanently banned its co-founder, Larry Sanger.

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Billionaire Lukas Walton invests in the Chicago Bulls and United Center, signaling a new era of sports and urban development in the city.
Home & Local Living

Lukas Walton Buys Minority Stake in Chicago Bulls

Billionaire Lukas Walton has invested in the Chicago Bulls, acquiring a minority stake.

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Fans rush to buy Nike World Cup merchandise as shelves empty rapidly, contrasting with a subtle visual of financial projections.
The Food Corner

Nike Sells Out 28% of World Cup Merch in First Two Weeks

Within the first two weeks of the World Cup, 28% of Nike's tournament merchandise vanished from shelves.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

A Frontier Airlines jetliner departs from a small, empty airport as the sun sets, symbolizing the airline's route cuts and city exits.
The Food Corner

Frontier Airlines Cuts Over 20 Routes, Exits Six Cities

The Cleveland-to-Sarasota route, a familiar path for many, will see its final Frontier Airlines flight on July 2, 2026, as reported by The Suncoast Post .

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic cityscape at night with a robot contemplating a salary graph, symbolizing the high compensation for top AI engineers at companies like Anthropic.
The Food Corner

Anthropic AI pays top engineers over $1 million base salary

Anthropic's H-1B visa filings reveal base salaries of $1.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

A closed On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurant with empty tables visible through darkened windows, symbolizing business failure.
The Food Corner

On the Border files for liquidation after restaurant closures

On June 12, 2026, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina closed all its company-owned restaurants across the U.

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Nvidia's innovative liquid cooling system for AI data centers, showcasing a futuristic and waterless cooling solution with integrated server technology.
Health & Wellness

Nvidia unveils new liquid cooling for AI data centers

At CES 2026, Nvidia unveiled a new data center cooling system, claiming to eliminate water usage within facilities.

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read

A FedEx truck driving through a challenging, stormy landscape with abstract representations of tariffs and market volatility in the background.
The Food Corner

FedEx Reports $25 Billion Quarter Amid Tariff Headaches

FedEx reported a 7.7% adjusted operating margin, its highest in four years, even as shares for its Freight division fell by nearly 13.8% on the same day. The company's fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earni

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Diverse crowd watching a soccer match on a large screen in a city square, showing broad appeal beyond dedicated fans.
The Food Corner

Brands Shift World Cup Strategy to Engage Non-Fans

Bank of America has joined the 2026 World Cup sponsor roster as a first-time participant, a clear signal that major brands now see soccer as a critical platform for U.

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

A parent expresses concern as a young child is deeply absorbed in a smartphone, highlighting the growing issue of early tech adoption.
The Food Corner

Parents Seek Alternatives Amidst Digital Deluge for Kids

One in nine children surveyed received their first smartphone at age seven or younger.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

A laptop screen displaying an Amazon product page with a 5-star rating that is glitching and revealing underlying code, symbolizing AI-generated fake reviews.
The Food Corner

Consumers Question 5-Star Reviews Due to AI-Generated Content

On Amazon, 15% of reviews for the Echo Dot Max were found to be fake, artificially inflating its perfect 5.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Elderly person's brain illuminated, showing healthy gray matter volume and strong neural connectivity, symbolizing the benefits of vitamin C.
Health & Wellness

Higher vitamin C levels linked to better brain health in older adults

A recent study of over 2,000 older adults found that those with higher vitamin C levels had measurably greater gray matter volume and stronger connectivity in memory-related brain networks, according

Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read

The Food Corner

US Men's Soccer Team Defeats Australia 2-0 in World Cup

For the first time in its history, the U.

Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Models on a fashion runway wearing luxury outfits inspired by World Cup themes, showcasing subtle brand integrations.
Style & Services

Fashion Brands Capitalize on World Cup with Luxury Collaborations

When Beats by Dre sent unreleased headphones to World Cup footballers, FIFA demanded players cover the prominent logo with tape, inadvertently sparking a viral marketing moment, according to Highsnobi

Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read

A soccer player taking a hydration break during a World Cup match, with blurred stadium lights and advertising graphics visible.
The Food Corner

World Cup hydration breaks add 4:20 of TV ad time per match

Mandatory hydration breaks during World Cup matches will inject an additional four minutes and 20 seconds of TV advertising into each game, according to BBC .

Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Athletic Brewing's innovative scaling strategy, focusing on DTC and challenging traditional business advice, leads to rapid growth and market dominance in non-alcoholic beer.
The Food Corner

Athletic Brewing Reimagines Scaling Strategy, Breaking Founder Rules

In under five years, Athletic Brewing produced over 100 million cans of non-alcoholic beer, becoming America's 26th fastest-growing private company in 2022, according to Provi .

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Young professionals working together with an advanced AI interface in a bright nonprofit office, highlighting the integration of technology and social good.
The Food Corner

Anthropic launches Claude Corps fellowship for nonprofits

Anthropic is committing an unprecedented $150 million to a new fellowship program, Claude Corps, aiming to embed 1,000 AI-trained workers directly into US nonprofits, according to EdTech Innovation Hu

Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read