A Savory Summer Dessert Perfect for Sharing
Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savory favorites that don’t call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen. Single-serve solutions are perfect for sharing with guests, whether you’re hosting a pool party or calling over loved ones for a backyard barbecue. This Peanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding can be prepped […]
Vaccinations May Not PreventInfections from New Covid Sub-Variant
By Sunita Sohrabji May 30, 2024 Vaccines have not kept pace with the rapid evolution of Covid-19 variants and sub-variants. The new KP.2 subvariant shows an amazing ability to evade immunity, and will likely spur on a summer surge of Covid-19 infections. “This is one of the more aggressive versions of the virus that we […]
Helping AAPI Communities Heal from the Pain of Racism
By Selen Ozturk Jun 4, 2024 Against historic surges in anti-Asian hate since the pandemic, a new pilot program is helping AAPI communities heal from hate crimes. Against historic surges in anti-Asian hate since the pandemic, a new pilot program is helping AAPI communities heal from hate crimes. The Healing Our People Through Engagement (HOPE) […]
‘Readable Art’ — Sculptor Alison SaarTakes on Octavia Butler’s Classic‘Kindred’
By Teresa Moore Jun 5, 2024 A new edition of the book is being released by the San Francisco- based publisher, Arion Press, where every aspect of a book “from comma to cover” is made by hand. A young Black woman wakes up in a hospital bed and slowly realizes that she is missing most […]
The Elusive Hope of South Africa’s ‘BornFree’ Generation
By Louis Freedberg Jun 4, 2024 Young people who belong to South Africa’s “born free” generation – those born after Nelson Mandela was released from jail in 1990 – should have been the major beneficiaries of ending three centuries of racial rule in their country. It has not worked out that way. Thirty years later […]
The Next Human Pandemic Could BeBird Flu
By Sunita Sohrabji May 30, 2024 Immigrants who work in the poultry and dairy industry are especially vulnerable to an avian flu infection. Experts believe there has been an under-reporting of cases. The next major pandemic of Covid-like proportions will likely be avian flu, a respiratory disease already killing millions of poultry and waterfowl, and […]
Take Family Favorites Al Fresco
Advice for enjoying easy meals outdoors (Family Features) Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole family along with favorite meals that blend perfectly with a soft breeze and the subtle sounds of nature. Al fresco dining doesn’t have to […]
Dafne Keen & Samantha Lorraine To Star In Jay Hernandez’s Horror Thriller ‘Night Comes’
By: Matt Grobar EXCLUSIVE: Dafne Keen (Logan) and Samantha Lorraine (Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado) have been tapped to star in Night Comes, a survival horror thriller marking the feature directorial debut of actor Jay Hernandez (Suicide Squad). Hailing from Impossible Dream Entertainment and the Canadian production and financing outfit Big Picture Cinema Group, the film unfolds against the backdrop of a cataclysmic […]
7 Dead after Tornado Rips Through DFW
The start of summer has already been hot, with temperatures getting into the high 90s and extreme weather like thunderstorms, hail, and tornados. The worst storm hit Valley View on Interstate 35 in Cooke County, about 17 miles north of Denton and about 50 miles north of Fort Worth. There were seven victims; four of […]
Bring Joy to Mealtimes by Dining Together
Benefits of a Mediterranean lifestyle (Family Features) The renowned Mediterranean Diet, celebrated for its myriad benefits, has been rated as a top diet in the world for years. Recognizing the benefits of the foods included in the Mediterranean Diet, it’s important to broaden the understanding beyond its ingredients to embrace the elements of the Mediterranean […]