Now we just need a cheeseburger tree: An Oregon seed company has grafted the tomato and potato plants into a single plant it calls the “Ketchup ‘n’ Fries.”
The Buzz would like to see a plant that combines broccoli and Brussels sprouts. We’d call it “Eat That Or No TV Tonight.”
Nation too darn busy to answer duty’s call: Americans’ sense of the importance of civic duties has slipped over the past 30 years, especially among the Kids Today, a new Associated Press poll found. People just aren’t as engaged in civic affairs today, a researcher told the AP.
For the survey, pollsters interviewed 1,044 randomly selected adults who are far too exhausted after working two jobs to pay off student loan and credit card debt to be engaged with activities like voting, serving on juries and staying informed about current events.
Fender bent: A Las Vegas man has been charged with crashing into Jennifer Lopez’s Rolls-Royce while drunk.
No one was injured in the crash, but J.Lo’s movie career remains on life support.
— Mark Carlson, Herald staff
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