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Amid food pressures, Newfoundland sees a root cellar renaissanceIn Newfoundland, an old-fashioned means of food preservation is finding new life amid pressures from climate change and the pandemic.
From wrecked pier to public park: Exploring New York’s Little IslandNew York’s Little Island is more than just an escape from the city – the park offers something else sometimes in short supply: whimsy.
In a WordDemocrats prize ‘equity,’ GOP prefers ‘equality'As Democrats promote 'equity,' Republicans decry it as a mutation of 'equality.' But can both words – and parties – have the common good in mind?
- Lords of the ring salad
Family reunions were measured by how many times this dish was served. With my mom gone, no one can make it quite the same – but we try.
Got milk? Nope. Dairy-free ice cream is filling up freezers.What’s the new thinking around ice cream? Changing lifestyles and a desire to help the planet are pushing frozen desserts in a nondairy direction.
How a director patiently fought for deaf actors in ‘CODA’ – and wonThe writer-director of “CODA” stood up for the idea of deaf actors playing deaf roles, and her perseverance paid off.
Off the wall: Van Gogh’s art comes to life in immersive exhibitThe high-tech, multimedia, immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Los Angeles prompts reflection about what constitutes “authentic” art.
Now I know how Elizabeth feltOne day in Thailand I found myself bathing with elephants. I thought of our pet duck, Elizabeth, who used to hop in the tub with my daughters.
In a WordHow monks and typesetters caused weird spellingsIn her new book, “Highly Irregular," linguist Arika Okrent dives into English's hard questions – like why "tough," "through" and "dough" don't rhyme.
As African superheroes come on screen, more kids see themselves“Garbage Boy and Trash Can,” “Mama K’s Team 4,” “Super Sema” – they’re all part of a push to diversify streaming content, especially from Africa.
First Look'Jeopardy!': Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik to split hosting dutiesAfter a months-long process to find a successor for beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, the quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as its next host. Actress Mayim Bialik was also selected to host the show's prime-time and spinoff series.
‘The Lost Leonardo’ pulls back the curtain on greed in the art worldFilm critic Peter Rainer says new documentary “The Lost Leonardo” unravels a fascinating mystery – and the power of a flush bank account.
Whose art is it? US museums reexamine their African collections.Some U.S. cultural institutions are reviewing their collections amid a growing movement in Europe to return more colonial spoils to Africa.
In a WordThe history of ‘competition’ won’t cooperateIt's possible to argue the roots of 'competition' imply some sort of cooperation. But the word's history is all about defeating an opponent.
How Mom subtly put the heat on DadDad decried air conditioning, and he and Mom were a united front on the matter – until mom had some cash of her own.
In the key of joy: Pianos for People gives instruments to St. Louis childrenPianos for People, a St. Louis nonprofit, matches unwanted pianos with families that need them. Free piano lessons are offered, too.
‘High on the Hog’ serves up American history through Black cuisine“High on the Hog” offers a taste of Black history through some of America’s most-loved dishes – and an invitation to reconsider common narratives.
A community-made oasis brings hope to a Tulsa food desertOasis Fresh Market in North Tulsa, Oklahoma, is in the business not only of selling food but also of reviving a community.
In a WordLike puzzles? Try searching for ‘kangaroo words.’There is no etymological basis behind 'kangaroo words' – words with letters that, rearranged, can create synonyms to the host word. But they're fun.
The first time I made ‘good trouble’I was a college student in Wisconsin in 1965 when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. urged us – all of us – to come to Selma. We went.
