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A Week Under My Son's Roof
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A Week Under My Son's Roof

When roles reverse, it’s payback time

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2 mins  |
June 2024
Cue the BBQ
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Cue the BBQ

A bowl of bulgogi is a treat for your taste buds

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2 mins  |
June 2024
Surf's Up... Again
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Surf's Up... Again

A Hawaiian helps victims of a devastating fire in the most Hawaiian way possible

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2 mins  |
June 2024
IS EVERYONE ON OZEMPIC?
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IS EVERYONE ON OZEMPIC?

Everything you need to know about the new diabetes drugs shaping the weight-loss revolution

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8 mins  |
June 2024
Hey Dad, Can You Help Me Return the Picasso I Stole?
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Hey Dad, Can You Help Me Return the Picasso I Stole?

A painting went missing in 1969, then turned up at a museums doorstep. No one knew how or why—until now.

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8 mins  |
June 2024
WHEN A SNAKE FELL FROM THE SKY
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WHEN A SNAKE FELL FROM THE SKY

THE WOMAN ON THE LAWN MOWER THOUGHT THAT WAS BADESPECIALLY WHEN IT HIT HER. THEN THE HAWK SWOOPED IN.

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9 mins  |
June 2024
Popping the Question
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Popping the Question

Engagement stories from both sides of the bend

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4 mins  |
June 2024
HOA HORROR STORIES
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HOA HORROR STORIES

The good, the bad and the utterly bizarre!

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9 mins  |
June 2024
Doing Dad's Bucket List
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Doing Dad's Bucket List

Laura Carney's father died suddenly, with unfinished business. So she started checking off the items for him.

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4 mins  |
June 2024
THE SCOOP ONSTREAMING
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THE SCOOP ONSTREAMING

A closer look at all the ways you can watch TV today

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6 mins  |
June 2024
DO MORE WITH YOUR TECH
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DO MORE WITH YOUR TECH

You're undoubtedly missing out on cool features that can help make life easier, safer, even more fun

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9 mins  |
June 2024
Mom's Last Ball Game
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Mom's Last Ball Game

Flipping to the Orioles turned into an inside-the-retirement-park home run

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3 mins  |
May 2024
THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR (AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!)
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THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR (AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!)

It's no secret that Americans have a serious addiction. Here's how to cut back on the sweet stuff, once and for all.

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7 mins  |
May 2024
Breaking Camp
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Breaking Camp

Good campers leave no trace. Bad ones leave with hilarious stories.

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3 mins  |
May 2024
"I HAD TO DO IT"
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"I HAD TO DO IT"

Americans are living longer, forcing loved ones to make impossible choices about their long-term care

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May 2024
GROWING Joy
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GROWING Joy

Gardening yields endless rewards, from first sprouts to final harvest, and then the best part: sharing the bounty

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7 mins  |
May 2024
I Tried It ...Exercises to Relieve "Tech Neck"
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I Tried It ...Exercises to Relieve "Tech Neck"

I STARE AT MY phone for five hours a day. At least, that's what an impertinent weekly notification tells me. As a result, I've developed \"tech neck❞— head forward, shoulders rounded and back slumped-and it causes pain in my back, shoulders and neck.

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1 min  |
May 2024
Eye Health Epidemic
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Eye Health Epidemic

What's behind the sharp increase in nearsightedness?

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3 mins  |
May 2024
HOW TO DEFUSE A BOMB, ACCORDING TO MY MOM
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HOW TO DEFUSE A BOMB, ACCORDING TO MY MOM

OK, SWEETIE, NOW just stay calm and don't panic. I SAID DON'T PANIC. You're making me nervous.

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May 2024
Crazy for Curry
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Crazy for Curry

It's steeped in spice-and not the one you think

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May 2024
Ringing True
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Ringing True

He thought his late parents' wedding bands were gone forever

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May 2024
GET A GREEN(ER) THUMB
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GET A GREEN(ER) THUMB

Whether you love digging in the dirt, planting seeds and reaping the bounty that bursts forth, or find the whole idea of gardening intimidating, this spring offers the promise of a fresh start. Growing flowers, vegetables, herbs or anything else need not be endlessly fussy or take up your entire Saturday. As an avid gardener, I'm not opposed to a little sweat, but I much prefer working smart and keeping things easy. Here's a quick guide to minimize your effort and maximize your joy.

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8 mins  |
May 2024
GOTCHA!
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GOTCHA!

We asked for it: What's the best prank you ever pulled?

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3 mins  |
March/April 2024
KITT THE COURAGEOUS K-9
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KITT THE COURAGEOUS K-9

Officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. His dog needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other.

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9 mins  |
March/April 2024
Let's Dance!
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Let's Dance!

It's good for your body, soul and even your brain

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6 mins  |
March/April 2024
DISASTER ON THE RIVER
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DISASTER ON THE RIVER

Two canoeists struggle to keep themselves and their friendship-afloat

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9 mins  |
March/April 2024
WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THE STUFF WE RETURN
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WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THE STUFF WE RETURN

Think your rejects go back on the shelves? Think again.

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10 mins  |
March/April 2024
Words to Live By
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Words to Live By

Poems offered me an anchor as I lost my son, so I shared them

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4 mins  |
March/April 2024
LOST, FOUND, HOMEWARD BOUND
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LOST, FOUND, HOMEWARD BOUND

A collection of heart-thumping, tail-wagging, zoomies-inducing pet reunion tales

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10 mins  |
March/April 2024
Paging Dr. AI
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Paging Dr. AI

IF YOU'VE EVER Googled symptoms (and who hasn't?), you've probably scared yourself with a dire diagnosis, with no doctor there to vet the source and put the information in context. But we can't help ourselves. So can AI help?

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March/April 2024