UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads Whole Foods Market Inc. said Thursday that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
Israel Gaza UN ‘horror’ at mass grave at hospitals as US says Hamas ‘moved goalpost’ over ceasefire - Up to 283 bodies were found outside Nasser hospital and 30 at Al Shifa, Palestinian authorities said ... 04/23/2024 - 4:57 am | View Link
Now is not the time to let up on ‘critical investments,’ Senate Pres. tells Chamber Speaking to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for their semi-regular Government Affairs Forum, Senate President Karen Spilka delivered a wide ranging speech Monday morning, in which she ... 04/22/2024 - 4:50 pm | View Link
Middle East The head of Israel’s military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, announced his resignation this morning ... 04/22/2024 - 3:54 pm | View Link
Police Arrest Protesters at N.Y.U. as Tensions Rise at U.S. Colleges Students at Yale and elsewhere responded to the arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia with escalating demonstrations of their own, which increased concerns about the safety of Jewish ... 04/22/2024 - 3:49 am | View Link
Chess Candidates 2024 Live Updates: Gukesh makes history by becoming youngest-ever World Championship contender India’s 17-year-old phenom D Gukesh is headed towards the World Chess Championship clash against Ding Liren after his game with Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw. On a dramatic day, Gukesh managed to ... 04/22/2024 - 3:38 am | View Link
In 1999, the U. S. women’s soccer team captivated sports fans across the globe when it won the World Cup and became the first team in the female league to do so on home soil. The championship title was a pivotal moment for women’s sports that inspired a generation of young girls, among them Miranda Spencer and Annie Weaver.
“I remember the 1999 World Cup and the Fab Five and the rest of that group, the ’99ers,” said Weaver, who was 5 years old then.
Colorado is known for producing some of the best beer in the world, but cocktail fans here also have access to bars where mixology keeps step with some of the nation’s best. Need proof?
The 18th annual Spirited Awards, part of the esteemed Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, recently announced its roster of 2024 regional honorees, which included three Denver bars.
Denver recently beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit to take the top spot on a controversial list of the best pizza cities in the country. How did it happen? A data team from a company called Clever Real Estate tallied up Yelp ratings and the average price for a large cheese pizza, along with the number of pizza restaurants in 50 cities nationwide to create the list.
Plenty of people were thoroughly bewildered — and certainly angry — since Denver doesn’t even have a signature pizza style, let alone a storied pizza tradition.
Remember when a TV was just a screen that played shows and movies? Those were simpler times! With so many TV brands out there these days, it's easy to get lost in the maze of options.
Dear Readers: Periodically, I publish “updates” to previous questions and answers published in this space. The following was published in 2018. The update follows the original Q&A.
Dear Amy: I grew up with two siblings — a brother and a sister. My brother, his wife and three children lived near our parents.