Cucumbers sometimes get overlooked as fodder for a main dish or appetizer because they’re so ubiquitous and, let’s be honest, utilitarian. Available year-round, the bright-green creeping vine plant just isn’t as exciting as veggies you can only get for such … Continued
Another medical school has gone tuition-free. Johns Hopkins University announced last month that it will waive tuition for all students from families earning less than $300,000 starting this fall, thanks to a $1 billion gift from former New York Mayor … Continued
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2024. There are 132 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 21, 1831, Nat Turner launched a violent slave rebellion in Virginia, resulting in the deaths of at … Continued
SAN DIEGO — Jurickson Profar flailed at Bailey Ober’s changeup low in the zone, dropping down to one knee as he swung through it. That at-bat ended the sixth inning and concluded Ober’s reign of dominance over the San Diego … Continued
By JOSH BOAK CHICAGO (AP) — Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday. DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of … Continued
The predominant story in the Twins’ organization this season has been the rapid rise through the system of starting pitchers. On the heels of David Festa and Zebby Matthews joining the Twins this season, right-hander Andrew Morris has climbed from … Continued