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Taking the Kids: Time travel back to ancient Egypt and meet king Tut
Let’s hear it for ambitious kids! A 12-year-old boy named Hussein was desperate to get a job on Englishman Howard Carter’s archaeological dig in Luxor, Egypt. It was 1922 and Carter was struggling. For years, he’d ...Read more
Musk-Trump relationship crashes as president bashes billionaire's EV mandate interests
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hit back at Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk over his criticism of Republicans' massive budget proposal, suggesting the tech mogul is primarily upset over provisions that slash government ...Read more
Orthodox Jewish family claims video led to unfair suspension by Boca property association
A family is accusing their property association in Boca Raton of unfairly punishing them because they are members of the development’s growing Orthodox Jewish community.
The civil-rights lawsuit, filed last week in U.S....Read more
EV truck maker Bollinger Motors stays alive after recent cash issues and lawsuit
Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors Inc. will live on after it emerged from receivership this week with a new CEO and ownership structure.
A federal judge early last month had ordered the Oak Park, Michigan-based ...Read more
After newspaper investigation, Nevada legislature passes change to probate law
Nevada legislators approved a bill to change probate laws and sent it to the governor’s desk this past weekend, after the Las Vegas Review-Journal found a cottage industry reaped paydays selling dead people’s homes ...Read more
Chrysler turns 100 years old this week. What's next for the storied brand?
DETROIT — There was a tour back through Chrysler's 100-year history Wednesday on Belle Isle.
The storied carmaker started by Walter P. Chrysler on June 6, 1925, celebrated its century-long run by showing off stately old...Read more
St. Louis has lost residents for decades. The tornado could nudge more to leave
ST. LOUIS — The sounds of nail guns and roofing hammers echoed through the neighborhood as Lisa Mannery surveyed the impassible pile of branches stacked in her backyard. An HVAC unit hung precariously from the roof of ...Read more
'Car Wars' report from Bank of America sees 'rough ride' for industry in next couple years
FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan — Bank of America's annual "Car Wars" report forecasts a "rough ride" for the U.S. industry in the next couple of years because of low model replacement rates and struggling electric vehicle ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Should neighbor pay for damage caused by washing machine leak?
Q: My neighbor, two floors above me, had an original washing machine from almost 40 years ago that leaked into my first-floor unit while they were away. It caused roughly $10,000 in damage, but their insurance won’t ...Read more
Here's How: Build Your Own Deck Bench
Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more unique than just buying more chairs. What do you suggest? -- Vicki N.
Dear Vicki: Your best option for additional ...Read more
On Gardening: These Surefire begonias will bloom all season
Wondering if this begonia can provide you color for the entire garden season? Well, you are Surefire shootin' straight. The commercial landscape industry is showing the Southeast that this is one tough flower for home or ...Read more
'Organs-on-a-chip' is one of many alternatives to animal testing
There’s one area of surprising agreement in the often adversarial relationship between conservatives and the scientific community: the need to phase out animal testing in biomedical research.
The new leaders of both the...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Practical Tips to Help With Home Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your budget and savings -- a dent that's tough to repair. While there are certain things you definitely need an expert to handle, there are plenty of other situations in which ...Read more
The Greener View: Floppy Perennials, Holey Vegetables and Wet Soil Gardening
Q: We have several tall perennials that flop over when they go into bloom. When we try to straighten up the iris, peony and delphinium plants, they crack and break. How can we keep them growing straight up without having a...Read more
My Pet World: Helping a clingy dog feel safe when left alone
Dear Cathy,
I have a friend with a two-year-old miniature schnauzer he’s had since puppyhood. He installed a camera in his room to check on the dog while he’s away, but no matter how briefly he leaves – even just to...Read more
Dennis Anderson: In early June, Minnesota fish are begging to be caught. Won't you help?
MINNEAPOLIS — One of the largest migrations of living things that will occur in Minnesota this year — or any year — is on the cusp of happening just now.
But most people won’t see it.
Because it’s transpiring ...Read more
Why you should kill the invasive northern snakehead fish in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There’s an invasive species of fish spotted in North Carolina that is so dangerous, officials in other states are advising those who catch them to kill them immediately.
The northern snakehead, a ...Read more
Why now might be the best time to make a deal on boats, ATVs and other powersports
MINNEAPOLIS — Buyers with cash and confidence can find deals now on the recreational vehicle of their dreams, be it motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, pontoon or more.
The pandemic stoked people’s interest in the outdoors, ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Surprising Other Uses for Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
It's no secret that dishwasher detergent is specifically formulated to be used in automatic dishwashers whether it comes as powder, pods, pacs, liquid or gel. What may come as a big surprise is that these products' grease ...Read more
Tesla's sales get another black eye -- but will a new Model Y solve things?
In May, electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) posted a huge sales decline in many European countries, continuing a string of monthly shortfalls since January that have drawn significant attention. But management hopes that a...Read more
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