AP Lifestyles Digest

| July 13, 2020 6:27 AM

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TOP STORIES

Virus Outbreak-Generation Gap?: Sometimes at odds, America’s two largest generations have something to agree on: the coronavirus pandemic has smacked many at a pivotal time in their lives. By Dan Sewell. SENT Monday, 1,000 words, photos.

Back-to-School Politics: On one side are parents saying “let kids be kids.” They object to masks and social distancing at schools, arguing both could be detrimental to their children’s well-being. On the other side are the parents who call for part-time school, or fully online curricula and masks for all if classes are back in session. Squarely in the middle are the school officials who must decide, putting them in the middle of the latest flash point in America’s fierce and often vitriolic face mask debate. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Subways: With ridership plummeting during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s largest mass transit system is taking unprecedented, and expensive, steps to clean and disinfect subway cars and stations. Experts say that only solves part of the problem, though other solutions are being investigated, including use of an ultraviolet light that can kill the virus in the air. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

Virus University Parties: Officials at the University California Berkeley are worried that their hopes to bring students back to campus in the fall won’t go as planned after the school recently confirmed 47 new coronavirus cases, bringing the latest total up to about 70. The school says most of the new cases stem from a series of fraternity and sorority parties. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

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FOOD

Virus Food Service Robots: The coronavirus pandemic is fueling a new demand for robots that can prepare food and beverages without human contact. Autonomous food-prep machines had generated buzz in the past, but several startups flamed out due to weak demand. The coronavirus has renewed interest in the technology. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.

Grilled Dessert: In this pandemic summer, who doesn’t want to eat and cook outdoors? And if you’re firing up the grill, don’t forget dessert. A recipe for Grilled Banana Sundae with Dulce de Leche and Shredded Halva. By Elizabeth Karmel. UPCOMING Monday, 600 words, photo.

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Cooked with Love: In Egyptian cities and neighborhoods, groups of volunteers have sprouted up as part of an effort to provide coronavirus patients at home with nutritious meals. They cook up a storm, donate food or make contactless deliveries. The cherry on top? Handwritten messages of support scribbled on the food boxes. By Mariam Fam. UPCOMING Monday, with photos, video.

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GARDENING

A Columnist Looks Back: Veteran gardening writer Dean Fosdick looks at what’s changed and what's ahead as he retires from his column of 18 years. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.

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