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New jazz fellowship honors the genre's elders and gives them each an unrestricted $100,000 grant

New jazz fellowship honors the genre's elders and gives them each an unrestricted $100,000 grant

NEW YORK (AP) — Bertha Hope was only three years old when she started playing Brahms’ “Lullaby” on the piano just from hearing it on the radio. “How did you do that?” asked her shocked parents, both entertainers.
Book Review: Sweet Grant's young adult debut 'I Am the Cage' gives resounding voice to the voiceless

Book Review: Sweet Grant's young adult debut 'I Am the Cage' gives resounding voice to the voiceless

We’re taught from earliest childhood that doctors are trustworthy healers, so there’s a special sense of betrayal when they inflict pain.
A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million

A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million

LONDON (AP) — A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock because the usually reliable staple is in short supply. Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, causing U.S.
Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Seuss has a present for you — as long as you were born on March 2. Dr.
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture

Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can fost
'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of essays by the late David McCullough , including some never published before, will be released this fall. “History Matters” is scheduled for Sept. 16, Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday.
A recipe from 'Kapusta': Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Leaves, Beef and Rice in a Tomato Sauce

A recipe from 'Kapusta': Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Leaves, Beef and Rice in a Tomato Sauce

In her new cookbook, “Kapusta: Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe,” Alissa Timoshkina calls cabbage rolls “a culinary genre in their own right.
Eastern Europe's traditional ingredients get star treatment in the new cookbook 'Kapusta'

Eastern Europe's traditional ingredients get star treatment in the new cookbook 'Kapusta'

Cabbage would seem to check a lot of boxes for what's prized these days in Western food circles. It's nutritious and inexpensive. Seasonal . Colorful. Climate-hardy. Fermentable. So why does it still struggle for respect? “It's about how you cook it.
A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year

A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year

Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty Big Boy tomatoes, wide Romano-type Italian flat beans, climbing zucchini and Queen Lime Mix zinnias.
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