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Don't let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake

Don't let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake

On a recent visit to see my son at the University of California, Davis, I wandered into a lab at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science … as one does.
Charitable giving in 2024 was up, according to new Giving USA report

Charitable giving in 2024 was up, according to new Giving USA report

Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023, after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent ” Giving USA ″ report, which takes a comprehensive look at U.S. philanthropy.
Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job

Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job

For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs flanking the front gate.
Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine

Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani’s menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes.
Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan chronicles Virgil Abloh's rise to fashion fame

Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan chronicles Virgil Abloh's rise to fashion fame

NEW YORK (AP) — With his calm and cool demeanor, fashion disruptor and multi-hyphenate Virgil Abloh artfully challenged the fashion industry's traditions to leave his mark as a Black creative, despite his short-lived career.
Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to Bad Company's official website Monday announced Ralphs' death at age 81.
If you've lost your job, here's how you can take care of yourself and your finances

If you've lost your job, here's how you can take care of yourself and your finances

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security. Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life.
Canadian singer Josh Ross apologizes, but stands ground, after calling U.S. 'the best' country

Canadian singer Josh Ross apologizes, but stands ground, after calling U.S. 'the best' country

TORONTO — Canadian country singer Josh Ross is apologizing after he drew jeers on social media for carrying a U.S. flag onstage at a music festival and calling the country the "best" in the world.
Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

NEW YORK (AP) — On the verge of resting their sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs , federal prosecutors on Monday showed jurors more videos of the drug-fueled sex marathons at the center of allegations that could put the hip-hop mogul beh
Kacey Musgraves, Reneé Rapp, to headline All Things Go fest in Toronto this fall

Kacey Musgraves, Reneé Rapp, to headline All Things Go fest in Toronto this fall

TORONTO — Kacey Musgraves and Reneé Rapp are among the headliners set for Canada’s first All Things Go music festival. The U.S. festival expands to Toronto this fall with Rapp topping the Oct. 4 lineup and Musgraves closing the weekend on Oct. 5.
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