On Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President and Pope Francis talked over phone about the Russian unprovoked war in Ukraine. Zelesky told the Italian lawmakers: “Today I spoke with his Holiness Pope Francis, and he said very important words: ‘I understand that you want peace. I understand that you have to defend yourselves, that soldiers…Continue Reading

In the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, the food and medical supplies have almost run short, according to the Oleg Nikolenko, the spokesman for Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On Tuesday, Nikolenko said in a Tweet that because of a Russian army barrier more than 300k citizens of Kherson are facing a humanitarian catastrophe. The…Continue Reading

1/2 A brother and sister arrive at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from Ukraine. The girl is one of four cancer patients to arrive in the United States for treatment after their medical care was disrupted by the war in Europe. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital March 23 (UPI) — Four Ukrainian…Continue Reading

People aged 80 and older had similar risks to those aged 65 to 79 for medical complications (such as pneumonia and other infections) in the 90 days following knee replacement surgery, researchers found. Photo by Taokinesis/Pixabay Knee replacement surgery is increasingly common among people over 80 sidelined with knee pain, and the procedure isn’t as…Continue Reading

1/5 Pablo Schreiber shows his face under the “HALO” helmet. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo LOS ANGELES, March 23 (UPI) — Pablo Schreiber said the streaming series, HALO, premiering Thursday on Paramount+, explores the inner conflicts of video game hero Master Chief. Schreiber plays Master Chief, the character Xbox players control. “The…Continue Reading

The elegant combo of lime and rum in a classic daiquiri has nothing to do with the syrupy mixed drinks you’ll find tumbling in a drum at swim-up bars. “The original version is an import from Cuba,” explains writer, bartender, and cocktail consultant Al Culliton. “A proper daiquiri has legitimate universal appeal.” And, along with…Continue Reading

In Cheap Tricks we’ll help you make the most out of everyday supermarket staples. Today, how to improve boxed mac and cheese.Boxed macaroni and cheese had quite the 18 months. Kraft factories had to dramatically increase shifts to meet tidal waves of demand spurred by nostalgia and remote work. Cheetos released its own neon-hued Flamin’…Continue Reading

What are traditional spring recipes? Simple sautéed asparagus and morels, poached salmon and steamed artichokes, crunchy radishes with salted butter, and whatever other light, bright dishes make the most of peak season produce. Even cozy-feeling recipes, like beet and ricotta hummus and shawarma-spiced carrots, are all the better when made with young roots, not the…Continue Reading