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Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. It's the result of a voluntary effort with U.S.
Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off

Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off

The Philadelphia Orchestra's home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist's name replacing a corporation.
We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence

We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence

NEW YORK (AP) — When Hayao Miyazaki was contemplating whether he would come out of retirement in 2016, he put together a curiously self-critical proposal.
Will B.C. learn lessons from other provinces before funding IVF?

Will B.C. learn lessons from other provinces before funding IVF?

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is joining seven provinces in paying for some of the cost of in vitro fertilization but scant details and long-standing inequities have raised questions about how the plan could benefit patients.
Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste set to perform at the Oscars

Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste set to perform at the Oscars

The Oscars just got an infusion of Kenergy. Ryan Gosling will sing the pop power ballad “ I’m Just Ken ” at the show on March 10, the show's producers announced Wednesday.
Prince Harry loses a court challenge over being stripped of a UK security detail. He plans to appeal

Prince Harry loses a court challenge over being stripped of a UK security detail. He plans to appeal

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry 's fight for publicly funded protection was rejected Wednesday by a London judge who said the U.K.
Wendy's says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants

Wendy's says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants

Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants.
Kids play hockey more skillfully and respectfully than ever, yet rough stuff still exists on the ice

Kids play hockey more skillfully and respectfully than ever, yet rough stuff still exists on the ice

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tension is smoldering between each scrap for the puck and Blayke Nelson can often predict the spark 30 seconds ahead of time as he skates from corner to corner, his eyes fixed on the action and his whistle clenched between his teet
Airfares were already dropping. Here’s why they could go even lower in 2024

Airfares were already dropping. Here’s why they could go even lower in 2024

Inflation has hit most of the economy, but that’s hardly the case with airfare. Not only are airfares down 6% year-over-year based on January 2024 prices, but they’re even down 15% versus a decade ago.
Amsterdam police say a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Dutch rapper has been arrested in Paris

Amsterdam police say a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Dutch rapper has been arrested in Paris

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Dutch rapper was arrested on a European warrant at an airport in Paris early Wednesday, Amsterdam police said.
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