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Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe in wintry weather…
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If I asked you to name a holiday flower, my guess is poinsettia, amaryllis or…
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There are gifts, and then there are the ones inventive enough to surprise and…
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Public health advocates and personal finance advisers say it’s important to…
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Gary Walters saw a lot of history in the 37 years he spent working at the White…
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As 2025 winds down, here are some moves to help you finish the year strong…
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to publish a book about his recent…
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A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming…
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While reflecting on what we’re thankful for during the holiday season, we often…
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So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s very easy. Since avocados…
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While driving to a new restaurant, your car’s satellite navigation system…
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Shilpa Gajarawala struggled with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems and…
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Oxford University Press named “rage bait’’ its word of the year, capturing the…
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The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a…
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Pamela Anderson has nothing against makeup. It’s just that she’s been there,…
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Retirement planning is complicated. Fewer retirees can rely on pensions. Here…
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Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How…
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A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan for the holiday…
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They’re cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship. But…
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“My year of unraveling” is how Christy Morrill described nightmarish months…
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With peak holiday travel starting just after the government shutdown’s flight…
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The rapid rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI systems has disrupted…
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Bright Christmas stars have long been a familiar sight across Germany during…
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Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares. But some people are…
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No one wants a weasel on their Thanksgiving table, but swapping turkeys for…
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and, for many, tense family gatherings. When trying to defuse stressful family…
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“Gus” the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than…
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At the start of a busy holiday week filled with hours of travel, Jordan…
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Shut down for more than six years, part of a scenic road loop in North Dakota’s…
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A major highlight of Thanksgiving is the menu, but the big meal can come with a…