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More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction

More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction

TOKYO (AP) — Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal.
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association asserts the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation will put doctors' retirement savings in jeopardy, but some financial experts insist incorporated professionals are not as doomed as they say th
The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform.
This 'supereasy ramen' recipe shows how easy it is to make the Japanese noodle dish at home

This 'supereasy ramen' recipe shows how easy it is to make the Japanese noodle dish at home

TOKYO (AP) — Ramen noodles are so popular they have become one reason to visit Japan. But ramen can easily be cooked at home too, especially if you can find the ingredients at your neighborhood Asian grocery store.
John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

At 78, John Lithgow's acting career is not slowing down. He appeared in the best picture nominee “Killers of the Flower Moon” and starred with Jeff Bridges in the FX series “The Old Man.
Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.
Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to go to promote a new exhibit, when the discovery of two fossilized skulls immediately changed what researchers knew about the fish.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.