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As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As another frigid winter settles over Minnesota with temperatures dipping into the teens, people like Ed Kranz are embracing the cold — and working up quite a sweat.

Dec 2, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >

Demure, sanewashing, standalone 'staches, sourdough: Let's move on in 2025!

NEW YORK (AP) — We've demure-d our way through 2024. We've played passenger princess. We've baked enough sourdough to cover the world with our bubbly starters. We've rawdogged it and we've hyped it. All of it.

Dec 2, 2024 9:28 AM Read more >

A Norwegian rapper suspected of drug crimes and assault is arrested in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Norwegian rapper wanted in his country on allegations of drug crimes, causing bodily harm and assaulting a police officer has been arrested in Warsaw, Polish police said Monday.

Dec 2, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Oregano: simple but so homey and satisfying

A recipe from “ The League of Kitchens Cookbook : Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods & Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World” by Lisa Kyung Gross: —- This recipe for Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Oregano was crafted by ins

Dec 2, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Ed Kranz set up his mobile sauna next to a frozen beach at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, on a bone-chilling Sunday morning during a weekend cold snap.

Dec 2, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

BBC under scrutiny as 'MasterChef' host Gregg Wallace apologizes over misconduct allegations

LONDON (AP) — The British government's culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Dec 2, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 8-14

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 8-14: Dec. 8: Singer Jerry Butler is 85. Flute player James Galway is 85. Drummer Bobby Elliott of The Hollies is 83. Actor Mary Woronov (“Eating Raoul,” “The Munsters” films) is 81.

Dec 2, 2024 7:35 AM Read more >

Tangy buttermilk and whole-wheat flour bring nuance to pull-apart monkey bread

Monkey bread gets an update that makes the pull-apart loaf even better thanks to buttermilk, a little whole-wheat flour and a lighter hand with the sugar.

Dec 2, 2024 6:55 AM Read more >

Defendant in YSL gang and racketeering trial stabbed as he awaits jury verdict

ATLANTA (AP) — One of two men who was indicted along with rapper Young Thug and is awaiting a jury verdict was stabbed in jail but is expected to be in court Monday, his lawyer said.

Dec 2, 2024 6:40 AM Read more >

Stars, heads of state, solemn rituals and high-security celebrations for Notre Dame's reopening

PARIS (AP) — The reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend is going to be a high-security affair, with a repeat of some of the same measures used during the Paris Olympics and the sealing off to tourists of the cathedral's island location in the he

Dec 2, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >