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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Seal oil has been a staple in the diet of Alaska’s Inupiat for generations. The oil — ever-present in households dotting Alaska coastlines — is used mainly as a dipping sauce for fish, caribou and musk ox. It’s also used to … [Continue reading] about Cultural ‘big deal’: Seal oil makes menu at Alaska care home
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — There are many reasons to make time for “Nomadland” when it hits Hulu Friday, the most … [Continue reading] about New this week: ‘Nomadland,’ ‘Kenan’ and Andra Day music
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were lower Wednesday as investors sold to lock in profits from the recent rally driven by hopes economies will gradually return to a pre-pandemic normal. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped 0.8% to 30,216.27, even as the … [Continue reading] about Asian shares slip on profit-taking, hopes grow for recovery
BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Bernard Lown, a Massachusetts cardiologist who invented the first reliable heart defibrillator and later co-founded an anti-nuclear war group that was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, died Tuesday. He was 99. The Boston Globe reported … [Continue reading] about Cardiologist, anti-war activist Bernard Lown dies at 99
The Latest on winter weather across the U.S. (all times local): WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden offered his administration’s assistance Tuesday in a call with at least seven governors of states impacted by severe winter weather this week. The White … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Biden says Milwaukee is ‘cold as the devil’
