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Takeaways from APās report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics
Read full article: Takeaways from APās report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comicsJames Gunnās upcoming film āSupermanā is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.
Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Read full article: Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystiqueJames Gunn's upcoming film āSupermanā is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.
Maine's hidden 'Sistine Chapel' inspires artists with 70-year-old frescoes
Read full article: Maine's hidden 'Sistine Chapel' inspires artists with 70-year-old frescoesThe recent launch of a website dedicated to frescoes in a Maine meeting house has created a new surge of interest in the paintings.
Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday
Read full article: Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good FridayThousands of Catholics are making the trek to a historic adobe church in the hills of northern New Mexico as part of a Holy Week tradition spanning generations.
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know about
Read full article: Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don't know aboutTaking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it.
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffs
Read full article: China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffsChina-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week.
Man gets life in prison in killing of transgender model in the South Caucasus nation of Georgia
Read full article: Man gets life in prison in killing of transgender model in the South Caucasus nation of GeorgiaA man has been convicted of stabbing to death a transgender actor and model in her apartment last year in Georgia.
An Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington preserves ancient traditions amid modern challenges
Read full article: An Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington preserves ancient traditions amid modern challengesIn the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in white tunics gather at the DSK Mariam Church to chant and pray in an ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity.
See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home
Read full article: See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new homeResidents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books ā one by one ā from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP
Read full article: Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAPOfficials in Arkansas and Indiana are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.
Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
Read full article: Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcaseFuture WNBA stars are using the league's draft night as more than an opportunity to step into the spotlight for their talent on the court, but to use the moment to honor where they come from, showcase who they are beyond the jersey, and make powerful statements through fashion, family, and tradition.
Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan's biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year war
Read full article: Home to centuries of heritage, Sudan's biggest museum is looted and wrecked by a 2-year warThe exhibition halls of Sudan's biggest museum were once filled with statues and relics from centuries of ancient civilizations.
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
Read full article: Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to knowThe Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethovenās Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event.
As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office
Read full article: As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in officeA bipartisan group of representatives have forced a delay in Congress over a proposed rule that would let new parents cast their vote by proxy.
Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread
Read full article: Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spreadThe internet has offered up a host of alternatives as egg prices continue to be stubbornly high.
Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?
Read full article: Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell flat with the governor.
What to stream: Jude Law as a fed, a 'Law & Order' reunion and David Oyelowo in an oddball comedy
Read full article: What to stream: Jude Law as a fed, a 'Law & Order' reunion and David Oyelowo in an oddball comedyMariska Hargitay reuniting with her old partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, on āLaw & Order: Organized Crimeā and Jude Law sporting a mustache and an American accent to play an FBI agent are some of this weekās new streaming entertainment releases.
A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why
Read full article: A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's whyOff the coast of Japan 80 years ago, a U.S. naval captain ordered his battleship to hold a burial at sea for a kamikaze pilot who died slamming his fighter plane into the American vessel.
WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark did
Read full article: WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark didPaige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation.
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Read full article: This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill itOutdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over national parks and wilderness areas.
Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones
Read full article: Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphonesFor many golf patrons who are lucky enough to land tickets to the Masters, it can be the experience of the lifetime.
Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Read full article: Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billionThe Prada Group has agreed to buy rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings in a deal valuing the Milan fashion house at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion.
Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfiresMembers of a 104-year-old Pasadena synagogue that was burned down in the Los Angeles fires in January are getting ready to celebrate Passover.
At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
Read full article: At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic carsThe 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists
Read full article: 50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other touristsHamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history books.
Trump reverses Biden rule restricting water usage for showerheads and other home appliances
Read full article: Trump reverses Biden rule restricting water usage for showerheads and other home appliancesPresident Donald Trump has long complained about modern rules that limit water flow for showerheads, making it harder for him to wash his ābeautiful hair."
One Tech Tip: Protecting your device privacy when crossing borders
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Protecting your device privacy when crossing bordersTravelers should prepare for extra scrutiny of devices when crossing borders, especially when entering the U.S. Experts say 100% privacy might be impossible but there things you can do to make it harder for someone to see your private data.
Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effect
Read full article: Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effectLoyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food are wondering what will happen to prices given the extra-high tariffs President Donald Trump put on goods from dozens of countries.
Lego opens a toy factory in Vietnam it plans to run entirely on clean energy
Read full article: Lego opens a toy factory in Vietnam it plans to run entirely on clean energyLego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
King Charles IIIās fairy tale isnāt the one we remember as marriage to Camilla reaches 20-year mark
Read full article: King Charles IIIās fairy tale isnāt the one we remember as marriage to Camilla reaches 20-year markKing Charles III and Queen Camilla met more than 50 years ago but their romance had to survive meddling families, marriages to other people and no small amount of public ridicule before they finally married.
Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 61
Read full article: Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 61Officials say the death toll from last monthās deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia has risen to 61 after a second critically injured victim died while receiving treatment in Lithuania.
In 50-plus years at a cliffside Greek island monastery, one monk keeps faith and community together
Read full article: In 50-plus years at a cliffside Greek island monastery, one monk keeps faith and community togetherFor more than 50 years, Father Spyridon has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in a monastery carved into a cliffside high above the Aegean Sea.
Itās springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus
Read full article: Itās springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagusSpringtime has arrived in Germany, and that's the time when the country indulges its passion ā some say obsession ā for white asparagus.
Lawyer says Prince Harry was unfairly 'singled out' when stripped of UK security detail
Read full article: Lawyer says Prince Harry was unfairly 'singled out' when stripped of UK security detailA lawyer for Prince Harry says he was treated unfairly when he was stripped of his British security detail.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'
Read full article: Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'For 11 seasons, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series āFinding Your Rootsā and led them through secrets in their family tree.
King Charles III arrives in Rome on state visit, first overseas trip since brief hospitalization
Read full article: King Charles III arrives in Rome on state visit, first overseas trip since brief hospitalizationKing Charles III has arrived in Rome for a state visit to Italy, his first overseas trip since being briefly hospitalized for side effects of cancer treatment.
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal
Read full article: Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legalThe Dutch government is allowing 80 ācoffeeshopsā in 10 towns and cities to only sell legally grown cannabis from licensed producers.
Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close
Read full article: Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily closeThe historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff.
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots
Read full article: Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpotsMega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost ā literally ā with tickets for the multistate lottery more than doubling in price from $2 to $5.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season
Read full article: Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying seasonThis spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than itās been in recent years ā as long as they can afford to buy.
Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets
Read full article: Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial marketsWith financial markets roiling as President Donald Trump unveiled his latest tariffs this week, the economy has been top of mind for many retirees.
What to stream: 'The Handmaidās Tale,' Viola Davis, Bon Iver, 'The Last of Us' and Jon Hamm
Read full article: What to stream: 'The Handmaidās Tale,' Viola Davis, Bon Iver, 'The Last of Us' and Jon HammHuluās āThe Handmaidās Taleā returning for its sixth and final season and Viola Davis playing a U.S. president in the action movie āG20ā are some of this weekās new streaming entertainment releases.
Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
Read full article: Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took actionA group of Chinese people have decided they wanted the nationās biggest movie to be big in the United States, literally.
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
Read full article: No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese importsA notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
Read full article: Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a firstA transgender college student declared āI am here to break the lawā before entering a womenās restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.
Zac Posenās GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap brand with bold tailoring and elegant denim
Read full article: Zac Posenās GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap brand with bold tailoring and elegant denimZac Posen reflects on his journey to revitalize the Gap brand with his first collection for the high-end GapStudio.
Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups
Read full article: Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groupsEmployer-sanctioned groups designed to enhance diversity and inclusion began in corporate America in the 1970s to help address tensions around race, gender and sexual orientation.
Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
Read full article: Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementiaA vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too.
Worried families and search dogs bond during the long days of rescue effort at Bangkok collapse
Read full article: Worried families and search dogs bond during the long days of rescue effort at Bangkok collapseFor most of the day, somberness clouds a makeshift shelter for grief-stricken relatives of dozens of workers still missing at the site of a building collapse in Bangkok.
No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionals
Read full article: No stigma for Bueckers, Van Lith or Fudd. The basketball stars seek out mental health professionalsPaige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.
From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
Read full article: From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something to fill the empty space left by Johannes Vermeerās iconic āGirl with a Pearl Earring.ā.
What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons
Read full article: What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demonsMichelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy āDying for Sexā and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album āWho Believes In Angels?ā.
Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?
Read full article: Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?Researchers have performed the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells in hopes of restoring fertility in a man who survived childhood cancer.
A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent
Read full article: A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rentA remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate.
Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?
Read full article: Growing demand for patchouli oil is driving the industry in Indonesia, but at what cost?Demand for the patchouli plantās oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who now grow and process it.
Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know
Read full article: Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to knowBlack women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.
Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prize
Read full article: Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prizeA moving memoir by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry and the gripping story of a heart transplant by British doctor Rachel Clarke are among finalists for the Womenās Prize for Nonfiction.
A handful of March Madness coaches stand out for their fashion choices amid a sea of casual attire
Read full article: A handful of March Madness coaches stand out for their fashion choices amid a sea of casual attireAs the NCAA Tournament heats up, the styles of Notre Dame's Niele Ivey, LSUās Kim Mulkey, Alabamaās Nate Oats, South Carolinaās Dawn Staley and a handful of other coaches stand out in a sea of coaches in team polo shirts and quarter-zip pullovers.
Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse conviction
Read full article: Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse convictionUtah is moving to protect the children of online content creators following the child abuse conviction of Ruby Franke, who dispensed parenting advice to millions of people online.
5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England
Read full article: 5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in EnglandFive traumatized lions rescued from the war zone in Ukraine who are settling into a new home in England after an international effort to bring them to safety.
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Read full article: You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0Answering for America has become an increasingly delicate experience under Trump 2.0, a dozen U.S. citizens in other countries have told The Associated Press in recent weeks.
Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots
Read full article: Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral rootsGreenlanders in recent years have been embracing pre-Christian Inuit traditions like drum dancing or getting Inuit tattoos.
Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients
Read full article: Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patientsThe Swiss town of NeuchĆ¢tel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicine.
Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptions
Read full article: Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptionsWhen the COVID pandemic practically shut down Nashville's animal shelters, a volunteer photographer tried something different to get more dogs adopted.
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
Read full article: A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipientsA new museum is opening in Texas highlighting the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism.
South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill
Read full article: South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom billSouth Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law Friday that restricts transgender people's use of communal facilities that align with their gender identity in schools and state buildings.
What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' TimothƩe Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and Atomfall
Read full article: What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' TimothĆ©e Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and AtomfallWill Smith releasing his first album in 20 years, the 14-track āBased on a True Story,ā and āMufasa: The Lion King,ā Barry Jenkinsā photorealistic prequel to the 1994 animated classic, are some of this weekās new streaming entertainment releases.