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No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival
Read full article: No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festivalThe New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz.
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety
Read full article: Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxietyThe evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying.
US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply
Read full article: US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supplyU.S. health officials say they'll urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.
Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers
Read full article: Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowersStarting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day
Read full article: Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth DayPlastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.
Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement
Read full article: Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlementWalgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Read full article: Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to knowMarijuana culture’s high holiday known as 4/20 fell this year on Easter, as well as the last day of Passover.
250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy
Read full article: 250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacyTens of thousands of people flocked to Lexington, Massachusetts, to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago.
What to Stream: 'Andor,' 'Babygirl' and new Wu-Tang Clan music
Read full article: What to Stream: 'Andor,' 'Babygirl' and new Wu-Tang Clan musicThe second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu-Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics
Read full article: Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comicsJames Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.
Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Read full article: Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystiqueJames Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.
Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday
Read full article: Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good FridayThousands of Catholics are making the trek to a historic adobe church in the hills of northern New Mexico as part of a Holy Week tradition spanning generations.
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know about
Read full article: Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know aboutTaking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it.
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffs
Read full article: China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffsChina-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week.
Man gets life in prison in killing of transgender model in the South Caucasus nation of Georgia
Read full article: Man gets life in prison in killing of transgender model in the South Caucasus nation of GeorgiaA man has been convicted of stabbing to death a transgender actor and model in her apartment last year in Georgia.
An Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington preserves ancient traditions amid modern challenges
Read full article: An Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington preserves ancient traditions amid modern challengesIn the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in white tunics gather at the DSK Mariam Church to chant and pray in an ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity.
See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home
Read full article: See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new homeResidents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
Read full article: Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcaseFuture WNBA stars are using the league's draft night as more than an opportunity to step into the spotlight for their talent on the court, but to use the moment to honor where they come from, showcase who they are beyond the jersey, and make powerful statements through fashion, family, and tradition.
Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan's biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year war
Read full article: Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan's biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year warThe exhibition halls of Sudan's biggest museum were once filled with statues and relics from centuries of ancient civilizations.
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
Read full article: Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to knowThe Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event.
As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office
Read full article: As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in officeA bipartisan group of representatives have forced a delay in Congress over a proposed rule that would let new parents cast their vote by proxy.
Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread
Read full article: Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spreadThe internet has offered up a host of alternatives as egg prices continue to be stubbornly high.
Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?
Read full article: Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell flat with the governor.
What to stream: Jude Law as a fed, a 'Law & Order' reunion and David Oyelowo in an oddball comedy
Read full article: What to stream: Jude Law as a fed, a 'Law & Order' reunion and David Oyelowo in an oddball comedyMariska Hargitay reuniting with her old partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” and Jude Law sporting a mustache and an American accent to play an FBI agent are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why
Read full article: A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's whyOff the coast of Japan 80 years ago, a U.S. naval captain ordered his battleship to hold a burial at sea for a kamikaze pilot who died slamming his fighter plane into the American vessel.
WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark did
Read full article: WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark didPaige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation.
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Read full article: This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill itOutdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over national parks and wilderness areas.
Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones
Read full article: Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphonesFor many golf patrons who are lucky enough to land tickets to the Masters, it can be the experience of the lifetime.
Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Read full article: Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billionThe Prada Group has agreed to buy rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings in a deal valuing the Milan fashion house at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion.
Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfiresMembers of a 104-year-old Pasadena synagogue that was burned down in the Los Angeles fires in January are getting ready to celebrate Passover.
At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
Read full article: At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic carsThe 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists
Read full article: 50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other touristsHamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history books.
Trump lets the water flow — again — as he reverses Biden rule restricting showerheads
Read full article: Trump lets the water flow — again — as he reverses Biden rule restricting showerheadsPresident Donald Trump has long complained about modern rules that limit water flow for showerheads, making it harder for him to wash his “beautiful hair."
One Tech Tip: Protecting your device privacy when crossing borders
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Protecting your device privacy when crossing bordersTravelers should prepare for extra scrutiny of devices when crossing borders, especially when entering the U.S. Experts say 100% privacy might be impossible but there things you can do to make it harder for someone to see your private data.
Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effect
Read full article: Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effectLoyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food are wondering what will happen to prices given the extra-high tariffs President Donald Trump put on goods from dozens of countries.
Lego opens a toy factory in Vietnam it plans to run entirely on clean energy
Read full article: Lego opens a toy factory in Vietnam it plans to run entirely on clean energyLego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
King Charles III’s fairy tale isn’t the one we remember as marriage to Camilla reaches 20-year mark
Read full article: King Charles III’s fairy tale isn’t the one we remember as marriage to Camilla reaches 20-year markKing Charles III and Queen Camilla met more than 50 years ago but their romance had to survive meddling families, marriages to other people and no small amount of public ridicule before they finally married.
Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 61
Read full article: Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 61Officials say the death toll from last month’s deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia has risen to 61 after a second critically injured victim died while receiving treatment in Lithuania.
In 50-plus years at a cliffside Greek island monastery, one monk keeps faith and community together
Read full article: In 50-plus years at a cliffside Greek island monastery, one monk keeps faith and community togetherFor more than 50 years, Father Spyridon has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in a monastery carved into a cliffside high above the Aegean Sea.
It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus
Read full article: It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagusSpringtime has arrived in Germany, and that's the time when the country indulges its passion — some say obsession — for white asparagus.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'
Read full article: Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'For 11 seasons, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family tree.
King Charles III arrives in Rome on state visit, first overseas trip since brief hospitalization
Read full article: King Charles III arrives in Rome on state visit, first overseas trip since brief hospitalizationKing Charles III has arrived in Rome for a state visit to Italy, his first overseas trip since being briefly hospitalized for side effects of cancer treatment.
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal
Read full article: Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legalThe Dutch government is allowing 80 “coffeeshops” in 10 towns and cities to only sell legally grown cannabis from licensed producers.
Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close
Read full article: Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily closeThe historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff.
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots
Read full article: Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpotsMega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost — literally — with tickets for the multistate lottery more than doubling in price from $2 to $5.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season
Read full article: Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying seasonThis spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.
Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets
Read full article: Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial marketsWith financial markets roiling as President Donald Trump unveiled his latest tariffs this week, the economy has been top of mind for many retirees.
What to stream: 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' Viola Davis, Bon Iver, 'The Last of Us' and Jon Hamm
Read full article: What to stream: 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' Viola Davis, Bon Iver, 'The Last of Us' and Jon HammHulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” returning for its sixth and final season and Viola Davis playing a U.S. president in the action movie “G20” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
Read full article: Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took actionA group of Chinese people have decided they wanted the nation’s biggest movie to be big in the United States, literally.
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
Read full article: No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese importsA notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
Read full article: Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a firstA transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.
Zac Posen’s GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap style with bold tailoring and elegant denim
Read full article: Zac Posen’s GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap style with bold tailoring and elegant denimZac Posen reflects on his journey to revitalize the Gap brand with his first collection for the high-end GapStudio.
Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups
Read full article: Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groupsEmployer-sanctioned groups designed to enhance diversity and inclusion began in corporate America in the 1970s to help address tensions around race, gender and sexual orientation.
Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
Read full article: Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementiaA vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too.
Worried families and search dogs bond during the long days of rescue effort at Bangkok collapse
Read full article: Worried families and search dogs bond during the long days of rescue effort at Bangkok collapseFor most of the day, somberness clouds a makeshift shelter for grief-stricken relatives of dozens of workers still missing at the site of a building collapse in Bangkok.
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
Read full article: No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionalsPaige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.
With tears and tail wags, San Quentin inmates reunite with puppies they raised into service dogs
Read full article: With tears and tail wags, San Quentin inmates reunite with puppies they raised into service dogsThere were big smiles, hugs, tears and lots of tail wagging inside San Quentin’s prison recently.
From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
Read full article: From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something to fill the empty space left by Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”.
What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons
Read full article: What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demonsMichelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy “Dying for Sex” and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album “Who Believes In Angels?”.
Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?
Read full article: Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?Researchers have performed the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells in hopes of restoring fertility in a man who survived childhood cancer.
A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent
Read full article: A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rentA remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate.
Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?
Read full article: Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?Demand for the patchouli plant’s oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who now grow and process it.