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Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says

Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says

CHICAGO (AP) — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled cheese for her.
Micro communities for the homeless sprout in US cities eager for small, quick and cheap solutions

Micro communities for the homeless sprout in US cities eager for small, quick and cheap solutions

ATLANTA (AP) — In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home.
Swedish officials say weak replacement parts caused a fatal roller coaster derailment last year

Swedish officials say weak replacement parts caused a fatal roller coaster derailment last year

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish accident investigators on Friday said the country's oldest amusement park didn't properly test new parts for a roller coaster that derailed last year and sent some passengers plunging to the ground, killing one and
R.E.M. reunite at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony also honoring Timbaland and Steely Dan

R.E.M. reunite at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony also honoring Timbaland and Steely Dan

NEW YORK (AP) — A comet must have landed at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The members of R.E.M. had joked only hours before it would take “a comet” to get the band to perform together one last time.
Prison program offers incarcerated dads valuable lessons on bonding with their kids

Prison program offers incarcerated dads valuable lessons on bonding with their kids

A father of four says it wasn't until he went to prison that he became a consistent presence in his kids' lives.
Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets

Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett's two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their father's assets in his role as trustee of the late singer 's estate.
You don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ.

You don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stefani De Palma, an award-winning chef and head of the a team vying to represent the Americas in a French culinary competition in January, knew she wanted her team's work to feature flavors of her native California.
Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw 'revenge porn'

Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw 'revenge porn'

BOSTON (AP) — A bill aimed at outlawing “revenge porn” has been approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, a move advocates say was long overdue.
New Hampshire remains New England's lone holdout against legalizing recreational marijuana

New Hampshire remains New England's lone holdout against legalizing recreational marijuana

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire died on the House floor Thursday after advancing further than ever in New England’s only holdout state.
Met Opera in New York sold 72% of tickets this season, up from 66% and highest since pandemic

Met Opera in New York sold 72% of tickets this season, up from 66% and highest since pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera sold 72% of its available tickets this season, up from 66% in 2022-23 and an increase from 61% from its first season following the pandemic.
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