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The owner, Dylan Alverson, described the decision as \"incredibly difficult\" and expressed a desire to celebrate the cafe's nearly 16 years of operation, which he stated prioritised \"creativity over cost, kindness over profit, and uncompromising values.\""},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The cafe rebranded as Post Modern Times in January and started offering free meals in the wake of a Border Patrol agent shooting and killing Alex Pretti. After operating without prices for six months, the restaurant temporarily closed in July before resuming operations the following month with a new model that reintroduced prices while continuing to offer 25 free meals daily. During the period of free meals, Modern Times reported serving over 30,000 meals with assistance from more than 2,000 donations. Alverson stated that the cost of the cafe's temporary closure was substantial, leading to nearly $70,000 in debt since its reopening."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Alverson cited the significant stress the business placed on him and his family, stating that he was prioritising his and his family's well-being for the first time. He encouraged patrons to visit in the remaining months to celebrate the cafe and share memories. Alverson indicated a desire to conclude operations on his own terms, continuing to serve customers and create positive experiences until the closing date, which has not yet been officially announced."},{"type":"heading","text":"Coverage comparison"},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No centre-rated reports mentioned the specific date in January when the cafe began serving free meals. 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