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Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid 'pointless plastic'

Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid 'pointless plastic'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. But in some modern supermarkets, they're bagged or wrapped in plastic too. For Judith Enck, that's the epitome of pointless plastic.
Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering

Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering

ROME, Ga (AP) — Instead of traditional maroon and gold Tibetan Buddhist robes , Lama Rod Owens wore a white animal print cardigan over a bright yellow T-shirt with an image of singer Sade, an Africa-shaped medallion and mala beads — the most recogniz
In making new music for a changed world, Sarah McLachlan wonders: ‘Where’s my place?’

In making new music for a changed world, Sarah McLachlan wonders: ‘Where’s my place?’

TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan is searching for her purpose in this fractured world. The Halifax-born singer-songwriter once shattered boundaries with her Lilith Fair tour by empowering a generation of female voices.
Theater Review: Not everyone will be 'Fallin' over Alicia Keys' Broadway musical 'Hell's Kitchen'

Theater Review: Not everyone will be 'Fallin' over Alicia Keys' Broadway musical 'Hell's Kitchen'

If you were to close Alicia Keys ’ big semi-autobiographical musical on Broadway with any of her hit songs, which would it be? Of course, it has to be “Empire State of Mind.
Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know

Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know

Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover Southern California's vast deserts, the Bay Area's dramatic bluffs and even near Los Angeles International Airport.
Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations

Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations

NEW YORK (AP) — Video cameras stationed outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial caught the gruesome scene Friday of a man who lit himself on fire and the aftermath as authorities tried to rescue him.
Oregon lodge famously featured in 'The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations

Oregon lodge famously featured in 'The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's historic Timberline Lodge, which featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film “The Shining,” will reopen to guests Sunday after a fire that prompted evacuations but caused only minimal damage.
Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he's "not proud" of behavior

Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he's "not proud" of behavior

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen , who faces charges stemming in part from accusations that he threw a chair off the rooftop of a six-story bar, says he’s “not proud” of his behavior and accepts responsibility.
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity wave

Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity wave

PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S.
A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising

A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising

HELSINKI (AP) — An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it's hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prid
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