Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of June 2. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact apcustomersupport@ap.org or call 877-836-9477. For reruns of stories, call Customer Support, customersupport@ap.org, 877-836-9477. For photo reruns, visit the photo archive. For questions, contact Julia Rubin at jrubin@ap.org or Mallika Sen at msen@ap.org.
FOOD
Walmart-Cake Decorators: Walmart has trained and employed 6,200 people to design custom cakes that rival the products of boutique bakeries for a fraction of the cost. Some of the cake decorators have TikTok followings in the millions, as well as detractors who accuse them of stealing ideas and undercutting the work of independent bakers. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, broadcast, video.
MilkStreet-Steak-Salad-Balsamic-Parm: This steak salad is a trattoria staple and the perfect summer lunch. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, photos.
BE WELL
Infant Formula-Review: As federal health officials vow to overhaul the U.S. food supply, they’re taking a new look at infant formula, which fills the bottles of millions of American babies. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
Exercise-Cancer Recovery: A first-of-its-kind experiment shows that a structured exercise program improves survival after colon cancer with results rivaling cancer drugs. SENT Sunday, photos.
Beginners Guide to Hearing Aid: How to get a first hearing aid that you’ll like and can afford. By Katherine Roth. UPCOMIG Wednesday, photos.
GARDENING
Peonies in Bloom: Thousands of visitors will descend on the University of Michigan’s arboretum to check out the school’s sizable peony collection. The W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden features the largest collection of historic herbaceous peonies in North America, with about 10,000 blossoms during peak bloom. UPCOMING Monday, photos, video, broadcast.
Noise Pollution: The cacophony created in much of suburbia by power tools isn't just hard on people — it's hard on wildlife. What gardeners can do. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
HOMES
Homes-City-Country: Neon dreams and nature scenes. Two very different styles are being highlighted this season. By Kim Cook. UPCOMING Friday, photos.
PETS
Shelter Animals-Music Therapy: A Houston boy is bringing music to shelter animals. Yuvi Agarwal noticed how music calmed his dog, Bozo, and was curious if it might also help homeless and stressed animals. He founded the nonprofit Wild Tunes to pair musicians and singers with animal shelters across the country. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
ENTERTAINMENT
Immersive Entertainment: The future of how viewers experience music, film and live performance is happening now through immersive platforms like the Apple Vision Pro and cutting-edge venues such as the Sphere and Cosm. Some of the biggest names in music have performed on these platforms, turning any seat into the best one in the house. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.
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In case you missed it:
WEDDINGS: Tariffs, with sidebar Weddings-Tariffs-How to Pivot.
HOMES: Small Outdoor Spaces.
GARDENING: Chelsea Chop.
BE WELL: Allergic Pets; Working Well-Kids and Careers.
FOOD: Cambodian American Food; Climate-Agritopia Agricultural Community; MilkStreet-Ricotta Cherry JamTart; Turkey International Potato Day.
SUSTAINABILITY: Climate-Running-Sustainable Cup.
RELIGION: Shape Note-Hymnal Revamp, with: Shape Note-Hymnal Revamp-Profiles, Takeaways; Latter-day Saints-Yoga; Catholic College Students.
PETS: Miami Roosters; see Allergic Pets above.
PARENTING: Brazil-Realistic Dolls.
TRAVEL: Airport Pup Patrol.
— The AP
