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Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups

April 18, 2024, 8:33am Business

Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are… Read story

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it

April 18, 2024, 8:32am Life

The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly. Read story

 

Pets & Wildlife

A traveller pets the airport therapy dog Kuki on April 3 while walking through Istanbul Airport in Turkey. Istanbul Airport has made five new hires to provide stress-free travel experience for anxious passengers: therapy dogs that are ready to offer support with snuggles, belly rubs and sloppy kisses. (Photos by Khalil Hamra/Associated Press)

Dogs bring comfort to travelers

Five new hires are selflessly roaming the halls of one of the world’s busiest transportation hubs, hoping to provide a paw-sitively stress-free travel experience for…

Science & Technology

Fashion model Alexsandrah poses with a computer showing an AI generated image of her, in London, Friday, March 29, 2024. The use of computer-generated supermodels has complicated implications for diversity. Although AI modeling agencies -- some of them Black-owned -- can render models of all races, genders and sizes at the click of a finger, real models of color who have historically faced higher barriers to entry may be put out of work. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less

London-based model Alexsandrah has a twin, but not in the way you’d expect: Her counterpart is made of pixels instead of flesh and blood.

Dining Out

Chilaquiles (Contributed by 3 Howls Remedy House)

Main Street icon gets an otherworldly makeover as 3 Howls moves into former Mint Tea house

I recently noticed a peculiar sight on Main Street. The sprawling house that formerly housed Casa Grande, Mint Tea and Pho Haven was painted black.…

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Susan Dingle, the 2024 Clark County poet laureate, recites poems at the Attic Gallery April 5 in Camas.

‘Everybody has a voice’: Clark County’s poet laureate Susan Dingle promotes poetry

Susan Dingle, the 2024 Clark County poet laureate, recites poems at the Attic Gallery April 5 in Camas.

April 18, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life

When she was a kid in school, Susan Dingle detested poetry. Read story

FILE - Beyonc&eacute; performs at the Wolstein Center, Nov. 4, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. With the release of &ldquo;Act II: Cowboy Carter,&rsquo;&rsquo; Beyonc&eacute; has reignited discussions about the genre&rsquo;s origins and its diversity.

Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music

FILE - Beyonc&eacute; performs at the Wolstein Center, Nov. 4, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. With the release of &ldquo;Act II: Cowboy Carter,&rsquo;&rsquo; Beyonc&eacute; has reignited discussions about the genre&rsquo;s origins and its diversity.

April 18, 2024, 6:01am Entertainment

Dusty, worn boots. Horses lapping up water. Sweat dripping from the foreheads of every shade of Black skin as country classics blare through giant speakers. These moments are frequently re-created during Tayhlor Coleman’s family gatherings at their central Texas ranch. For her, Beyoncé’s country album, “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” was… Read story

Henry Cavill, girlfriend expecting first child

April 17, 2024, 9:04pm Life

Henry Cavill is going from “The Witcher” to the witching hour: The actor is expecting his first child with entertainment executive Natalie Viscuso, The Times has confirmed. Read story

These thin, crispy crackers are eaten during the Passover season &mdash; but homemade matzos are quite different from what you&rsquo;d get in a box.

Marvelous matzos: Step outside the box with this homemade recipe

These thin, crispy crackers are eaten during the Passover season &mdash; but homemade matzos are quite different from what you&rsquo;d get in a box.

April 17, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

“Matzos are so delicious,” is something you’ve never heard anyone say. Yet people have been eating matzos (also called matzah) or similar unleavened flatbreads for thousands of years. Matzos famously taste of cardboard, a reputation perhaps well-deserved because this cracker-like bread made only of flour, water and sometimes salt. Read story

Black Bean Enfrijoladas draws on pantry staples for an easy meal.

Turn a can of black beans into enfrijoladas

Black Bean Enfrijoladas draws on pantry staples for an easy meal.

April 17, 2024, 6:04am Food

Beans and tortillas are a classic pairing served in numerous configurations, usually with the beans served in or on the tortilla. But for Oaxacan enfrijoladas, lightly fried tortillas are dipped into and completely coated by a black bean puree. Read story

Minnesota-made tofu MinnTofu is found in local co-ops, uses non-GMO soybeans grown on a family farm in St. Peter, is processed in Spring Lake Park, and delivered right away.

Give tofu a try; it’s versatile, healthful and delicious

Minnesota-made tofu MinnTofu is found in local co-ops, uses non-GMO soybeans grown on a family farm in St. Peter, is processed in Spring Lake Park, and delivered right away.

April 17, 2024, 6:03am Food

Tofu is a wonderfully versatile ingredient. It’s great pan-fried, grilled, scrambled and whizzed into spreads and sauces. But I like it best pan roasted until it becomes meltingly golden and crisp. For this, you need a really good tofu, and the fresher the better. Read story

Sweet and spicy chicken dinner made in minutes

April 17, 2024, 6:03am Food

Hot pepper and honey make this a sweet and spicy, quick chicken dinner. Sweet potatoes cooked with fresh red bell peppers make an unusual and surprisingly quick side dish. Read story