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He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100

He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Whether at home or on the road, Art Schallock would begin each day by taking the elevator down to the lobby and collecting the latest comic books for roommate Yogi Berra.
Telecom complaints jump 43% as Rogers accounts for one-quarter of grievances: report

Telecom complaints jump 43% as Rogers accounts for one-quarter of grievances: report

The watchdog that handles grievances about telecommunications companies in Canada says complaints about phone, internet and television services were up 43 per cent halfway through its reporting year.
More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction

More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction

TOKYO (AP) — Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal.
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association asserts the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation will put doctors' retirement savings in jeopardy, but some financial experts insist incorporated professionals are not as doomed as they say th
This 'supereasy ramen' recipe shows how easy it is to make the Japanese noodle dish at home

This 'supereasy ramen' recipe shows how easy it is to make the Japanese noodle dish at home

TOKYO (AP) — Ramen noodles are so popular they have become one reason to visit Japan. But ramen can easily be cooked at home too, especially if you can find the ingredients at your neighborhood Asian grocery store.
John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

At 78, John Lithgow's acting career is not slowing down. He appeared in the best picture nominee “Killers of the Flower Moon” and starred with Jeff Bridges in the FX series “The Old Man.
Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.
Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to go to promote a new exhibit, when the discovery of two fossilized skulls immediately changed what researchers knew about the fish.