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"I think it's far past time to address the stigmas around cannabis that still exist in the sports world as well as globally," Durant said.

There is just something about the flavor from the wood chips and charcoal that turns even the most simple dish into something truly spectacular.

There is just something about the flavor from the wood chips and charcoal that turns even the most simple dish into something truly spectacular.

There is just something about the flavor from the wood chips and charcoal that turns even the most simple dish into something truly spectacular.

The South is making its own mark in the wine world with varietals that are perfectly suited from the climate.

By Ryan Shepard Photo: Getty Images Several educators and activists were arrested for peacefully protesting at the U.S. Capitol on July 22. Harvard University Professor Cornell William Brooks, Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Cliff Albright and Color of Change President Rashad Robinson were among those who were detained and later released for advocating on behalf of marginalized communities across the nation. Led by Black Voters Matter, protest efforts began at approximately noon in Washingto...

Ryan Shepard This story was published in partnership with The Southern Kitchen , a digital magazine that shares the stories, recipes and heritage of Southern food and culture in today’s South. Click here to subscribe to the Southern Kitchen newsletter for more stories. Here is a confession: I didn’t fall in love with tomatoes until I moved to the South. Growing up in California, my family just wasn’t that into them. Sure we’d have a few tiny ones thrown into salads or a thick slice ...

Ryan Shepard This story was published in partnership with The Southern Kitchen, a digital magazine that shares the stories, recipes and heritage of Southern food and culture in today’s South. Click here to subscribe to the Southern Kitchen newsletter for more stories. Here in the South, we sure love the bounty from the sea. In my humble opinion, the warmer months are the perfect time to really get into seafood. Not only is the cook time often remarkably short, but there is also so much room ...

By Ryan Shepard Photo: Getty Images Richard Sherman has issued his first public statement following his arrest in King County on July 14. In a statement posted to Twitter, Sherman apologized to his friends, family and fans and explained that he has been working to overcome "personal challenges over the last several months." "I am deeply remorseful for my actions on Tuesday night. I behaved in a manner I am not proud of. I have been dealing with some personal challenges over the last several mo...

Rochelle Walensky caught reporters attention when she said that COVID-19 is "becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated." As the number confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the country, Walensky claims that surges are primarily happening in areas with low vaccination rates. "This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated," Walensky said during a White House press briefing on Friday. "We are seeing outbreaks of cases in parts of the country that have low vaccination coverage, because ...