By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press Hunger is growing and the world is not on track to end extreme poverty by 2030 and meet other U.N. goals, mainly because progress is being undermined by the impact of climate change and increasing inequality, a U.N. report said Tuesday. The report […]
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By Dan Healing The Canadian Press CALGARY — Canada’s largest oil producers are calling on the Alberta government to reward companies that commit to adding crude-by-rail capacity by easing their oil curtailment levels. The proposal would allow crude oil export capacity to increase at the same time that barrels are […]
By Michael Krumholtz The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — The Beetle is dead. Long live the Beetle. The modern edition of the iconic Volkswagen model is set to cease production Wednesday, but people in Cuautepec on the outskirts of Mexico City still rely on the original no-frills version, praising it […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press We sought a streamlined stovetop recipe for beets that maximized their sweet, earthy flavour—with minimal mess. Braising worked perfectly. We partially submerged the beets in just 1 1/4 cups of water so that they partially simmered and partially steamed. Halving the beets cut […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Cooking fish at a low temperature in a covered pot is a nearly foolproof way to achieve perfectly cooked fish, since the heavy Dutch oven holds in moisture and allows the fish to cook through gently and evenly. This method is also a […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press More light and refreshing than a cream-based sauce or a chunky ragu, pesto makes for an excellent accompaniment to pasta during the hot summer months. It couldn’t be simpler to make; just process fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, salty Parmesan cheese, and extra-virgin […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Basil pesto isn’t just for pasta. We found a way to imbue chicken with basil and garlic that would hold up on the grill. How did we get enough flavour into the chicken? We used homemade pesto, which tastes stronger and fresher than […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Fresh, juicy summer tomatoes make a great salad, so we set out to create one with complementary flavours and a creamy dressing. Tomatoes exude lots of liquid when cut, which can quickly turn a salad into soup. To get rid of some of […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — Dog owner Trevor Kramer says his heart skipped a beat when he learned his pooch’s premium kibble might be linked to a serious heart condition. His go-to label, Acana, tops a list of 16 brands the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says […]
By Aleksandar Furtula The Associated Press AMSTERDAM — Researchers and restorers at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum launched a months-long project Monday, using high-tech imaging technology to throw new light on Rembrandt van Rijn’s iconic “Night Watch.” Working in a specially designed glass chamber, researchers at the museum are undertaking a painstaking examination […]
