The Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia–The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the killings. Will Connolly, 17, became known worldwide as “Egg Boy” for assaulting right-wing federal Sen. […]

The Associated Press Anyone for steak and onion Kolsch? Or a macaroni and cheese pale ale? Those were among the flavours at the Strange Brew Festival in Reno, Nevada, this month, where competition for attention has intensified as craft beers have boomed. Brewers have always experimented, from the medieval Belgians […]

By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — We share our bodies with trillions of microbes that are critical to staying healthy, but now scientists are getting a much-needed close look at how those bugs can get out of whack and spur disease. One lesson: A single test to see […]

By Barbara Ortutay THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — When a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi one altered to show the Democratic leader slurring her words began making the rounds on Facebook last week, the social network didn’t take it down. Instead, it “downranked” the video, a behind-the-scenes […]

By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press Anyone for steak and onion Kolsch? Or a macaroni and cheese pale ale? Those were among the flavours at the Strange Brew Festival in Reno, Nevada, this month, where competition for attention has intensified as craft beers have boomed. Brewers have always experimented, from […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press We set out to create a fresh, bright chicken salad inspired by the flavours of Mexico. A simple tequila-lime mixture boosted the chicken’s flavour both in a quick marinade before cooking and, when cooked down with some orange juice, as a reduced sauce […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press In theory, garlic shrimp pasta has all the makings of an ideal weeknight meal. Toss a few quick-cooking ingredients—shrimp, garlic, oil, wine—with boiled dried pasta, and only the salad’s left holding up dinner. But there are challenges. Delicate shrimp overcooks in a matter […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press For a new take on vegetable slaw, we thinly sliced sweet snap peas, juicy English cucumbers, and peppery radishes for a fresh, crunchy accompaniment to skillet-seared sea scallops. We brightened up the mayonnaise-based slaw dressing with plenty of fresh chives and lemon zest […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Falafel are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, packed with seasoning, and utterly irresistible. Here we essentially supersize these chickpea fritters to make a uniquely delicious burger. We started by soaking dried chickpeas overnight to soften before grinding them into coarse […]

By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press In the Middle East, kebabs called kofte feature ground meat (not chunks) mixed with lots of spices and fresh herbs that is formed around metal skewers and quickly grilled. We like them dressed with a za’atar yogurt sauce; the kebabs’ spices and extreme […]

The Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia — The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the killings. Will Connolly, 17, became known worldwide as “Egg Boy” for assaulting right-wing […]

The Associated PressCatherine GaschkaSylvie Corbet SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE, France–At 10 years old, Henri-Jean Renaud watched U.S. paratroopers landing through the window of his Normandy home in the early hours of D-Day. Like other French who lived through the war, he’s trying to pass on to younger generations the gratitude he feels. With […]