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Julia Roberts' beloved dog dies
Julia Roberts' beloved dog has died.The 'Pretty Woman' actress adopted Myrtle from a rescue centre as a pup in 2006 but ... Read More
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Taking the Kids: And the pets
The VIP was greeted effusively by the hotel staff and found special amenities and treats in her hotel room.
Seattle real estate industry feuds over private home listings
When Seattle real estate agent Sam Cunningham prepared to list a remodeled Issaquah home for sale earlier this year, he made the usual preparations: modern staging, pristine photos and marketing copy gushing over the house...Read more
US spring homebuying season has its weakest start in five years
The crucial spring home-sales season in the U.S., barely off the runway, is already sputtering.
April is normally when transactions kick into overdrive, warmer weather drawing in buyers and sellers alike. But this year, ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Best Nontoxic, Organic, Safe and Cheap Weed Control for Yard and Garden
Weeds.
Those freeloaders of the garden world. No matter how lovingly you tend your tomatoes or fluff your mulch, those green invaders always show up like uninvited houseguests who overstay their welcome -- and bring their...Read more
Real estate Q&A: What happens to our mother's house after she died without a will?
Q: Our mother recently passed away in Florida. I live in another state, so the last year before she died, my brother moved in with her to be able to help. The house was owned for decades by both our parents, and our father...Read more
Chicago residential developer now negotiating to buy the entire Lincoln Yards site, which is still mostly empty
The Chicago developer that was negotiating to buy the northern swath of the stalled Lincoln Yards megadevelopment site is now in talks to purchase the entire 53-acre tract, according to sources familiar with the deal.
JDL...Read more
Here's How: Window Film Application Tips
Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When I remove it, what are some tips for installing it properly this time? -- Neal S.
Dear Neal: When applied properly to a ...Read more
Colorado whiskey named 'America's greatest' at international spirits competition
A Colorado whiskey was crowned America’s best at an international spirits competition, beating out hundreds of other liquors for the title.
Talnua Distillery in Arvada was awarded the top whiskey accolade from the ...Read more
On Gardening: Superbells Pomegranate Punch is like antioxidants for the garden
In an astonishing occurrence, all of my Superbells Pomegranate Punch calibrachoas came through the winter of the weekly polar vortex. OK, I’ll admit I did take some to the garage. Those in the heavy pots that I left ...Read more
The Transylvanian Hound continues to captivate
The Transylvanian Hound, known in its native Hungary as the Erdélyi Kopó, is a storied breed with deep roots in the Carpathian Basin. Once a prized hunting companion for the nobility of medieval Europe, this ancient ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: 8 Things That Should Never Go in the Dryer
Clothes pinned to a clothesline flapping in the breeze and drying in the sunshine is a visual that brings me back to my childhood. And oh, that amazing smell of line-dried clean sheets. Know what I mean? Modern-day clothes...Read more
My Pet World: From trauma to trust — A senior dog’s potty routine
Dear Cathy,
After we adopted our 12-year-old dachshund mix three years ago, we realized he had been only partially housetrained. He had been removed from an abusive owner who had often kept him outside for days on end in ...Read more
Waymo recalls more than 1,200 automated vehicles after minor crashes
Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing company that launched its services in Los Angeles late last year, is recalling more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect, the National Highway Traffic Safety Assn. said Wednesday....Read more
Auto supplier Bosch has big North American growth plans
North America had the largest sales increase globally for Robert Bosch GmbH in 2024, growing 5% year-over-year, the German auto supplier said Wednesday.
The privately owned manufacturer posted in North America ...Read more
The Greener View: A Real Avatar Glowing Plant?
If you loved the glowing plants in the movie "Avatar," you can now have one of your own. The company Light Bio has genetically engineered a petunia to glow a light green that is visible in a dark room. The firefly petunia ...Read more
Best times for anglers
(Table for May 18-June 1)
This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming weeks. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones.
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Dennis Anderson: Minnesota's million anglers should be convinced that Boundary Waters is worth protecting
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether he’s having lake trout or walleye for shore lunch, Lukas Leaf employs the same recipe.
“We fry up a pound of bacon, eat the bacon, and fry the fish in the bacon grease,” Leaf said. “With ...Read more
Fed up with high-tech fishing? This central Minnesota lake is for you.
MINNEAPOLIS — At a time when anglers are debating if advanced underwater sonar technology is wrecking the sanctity of fishing, wetting a line on Annie Battle Lake is becoming more of a throwback than ever.
Nestled ...Read more
Summer-like sun and warmth cast glow on Minnesota fishing opener
MILLE LACS LAKE, Minn. — Within minutes of the clock striking midnight, marking the official start of the Minnesota fishing opener on Saturday, 24 extra-eager anglers cast their lines from a boat in the dark, hoping luck...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: A Couple's Guide to Common Money Myths
The wedding was beautiful and fulfilled your fondest dreams. But it's over, and now it's time to settle in and enjoy your new life together. Lucky for you, I'm here to warn you about some common money myths that newlyweds ...Read more
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