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Column: The big restaurant that failed veganism
To atone before god, the book of Leviticus prescribes choosing two goats, one of which is slain as sacrifice and the other... Read More
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Home Depot's $5.5B GMS deal gets final antitrust clearance with Canadian OK
Home Depot has checked another box for its pending acquisition, a $5.5 billion deal to buy specialty building products distributor GMS Inc.
Home Depot said Friday it has received clearance from the Canadian Competition ...Read more
Do you live here? 41 states where you might outlive your retirement savings
Forty percent of baby boomers fear they will outlive their retirement savings. Several recent studies suggest they are right to worry.
Seniors in 41 states are projected to have more expenses than income during their ...Read more
Auto review: 2025 Land Rover Defender is a posh ark for a crumbling nation
Ready for a reality check? The American Society of Civil Engineers has graded the state of American road infrastructure a solid D, which is barely a grade at all. It’s a participation trophy for asphalt. We are, ...Read more
Auto review: 2025 Toyota Highlander goes Grand
One of the most familiar models in the Toyota fleet gets an upgrade in the form of the 2025 Grand Highlander. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid we tested is similar to the Lexus TX, which we recently also ...Read more
New data uncover another hidden cost of EV ownership: high insurance premiums
As the price of buying an electric vehicle is set to soar with tariffs and the end of government incentives, drivers who want to go green have another hidden cost to consider before making the switch.
The insurance ...Read more
Auto review: My date with a McLaren 750S supermodel supercar
CHARLEVOIX, Michigan — Mat the brake pedal. Press LAUNCH control. Mat the accelerator pedal. Wait for RPM to level at 3,000. Dump the brake.
Foom!
My 2025 McLaren 750S rocketed past 60 mph in 2.3 seconds. 100 mph? ...Read more
Taking the Kids: Where museums even about difficult topics know how to engage kids
Get your magic carpet ready! We’re going to do a little time travel through several centuries at museums in Amsterdam that really know how to engage kids, whether we are talking art or history.
Amsterdam is celebrating ...Read more
GM temporarily cuts shifts at Detroit electric vehicle plant
General Motors Co. is slowing production of two electric SUVs at Detroit's Factory Zero plant amid lower-than-expected U.S. interest in battery-powered vehicles.
The automaker confirmed Thursday that it will shut down one...Read more
Real estate Q&A: What happens if I can't afford to pay 'huge' condo assessment?
Q: Our condo board just passed a huge special assessment to fix the roof. I live on a fixed income and cannot afford to pay it. Is there anything I can do? — Ruth Ann
A: Special assessments can be a financial challenge ...Read more
Here's How: Correct Paint Blistering
Dear James: There is some unsightly paint blistering spot on our wood lap siding. What causes the paint blistering? What is the best way to repair just these blistered spots? -- Dennis M.
Dear Dennis: In addition to ...Read more
Seattle-area real estate agents go where homebuyers scroll
Lights. Camera. Sold.
As new generations of homebuyers enter the housing market, real estate agents are adapting their marketing strategies to win their attention — and business.
Agents, once popping up on highway ...Read more
Real estate agent pokes fun at Twin Cities suburbs. Closings ensue
After two years of inconsistent revenue, Twin Cities real estate agent Bryan Clapper decided to promote himself on social media armed with only his wits, video production skills and snarky personality.
In January, he ...Read more
A home builder explains why Pennsylvania is an expensive place to build
Pennsylvania is one of two states where the typical newly constructed home costs more than twice as much as the typical existing home, according to LendingTree, an online lending marketplace.
Municipalities’ approaches ...Read more
Pumpkin spice season is here: Coffee shops embrace fall with seasonal drinks
Starting Aug. 26, Starbucks has returned to its menus the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drinks — made with real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, according to the company — provide a sign that autumn has unofficially ...Read more
On Gardening: Vista Cool Jazz coming in 2026
Next year you will get a great opportunity to Jazz Up your baskets, containers and boxes with a new Supertunia Vista petunia.
Mention Supertunia Vista petunias and the first to come to mind is the obvious, Bubblegum. I ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Got a Problem? Try WD-40
The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that can displace water. On the 40th attempt (note: 39 failures), they nailed it. Thus, WD-40 was born.
...Read more
Stellantis paid $190 million in 2025 for past fuel economy violations
WASHINGTON — Transatlantic automaker Stellantis NV paid a combined $190.7 million in fines in March and April 2025 for federal fuel economy violations, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data.
The fines, ...Read more
The Greener View: Repotting Houseplants
Q: Our HOA is sponsoring a plant swap in a few weeks. People can dig up plants in their gardens or divide houseplants. Do you have any tips for the proper way to prepare the plants?
A: Let's take the plant groups one at a...Read more
My Pet World: Puppy biting driving you nuts? Here's how to nip the nipping
Dear Cathy,
I need help. I have a four-month-old male cocker spaniel who insists on biting and nipping. I’ve tried telling him “no biting” and “leave it.” He went to puppy school where the instructor said to ...Read more
Dennis Anderson: Minnesota's deer hunt will be big this fall; Here's what to know
MINNEAPOLIS — Challenging as it is to think about deer hunting when Pronto Pups beckon from the State Fair, a license buying deadline looms for perhaps hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans who hope to fill their freezers...Read more
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