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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with hiking and land conservation groups, officially opened a new game land in Indiana Township on Friday.

Large, new parcels of public land for hikers and hunters ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The nonprofit Hunters Sharing the Harvest anticipates more growing pains as donations of deer from hunters increase.

The wildly successful program accepts deer from hunters, then pays to process the venison...Read more

CHICAGO — Following a flurry of Chicago-flavored collaborations, a new twist on Garrett Popcorn combines the crunchy kernels with pizza in a partnership with Home Run Inn Pizza.

Garrett’s “Chicago Pizza” popcorn ...Read more

Stellantis NV has pulled back plans to launch a Level 3 autonomous driving platform in its vehicles, saying there's a limited market for the technology.

The transatlantic carmaker in February said it had developed an in-...Read more

When it comes to compulsive tendencies, there's no question I received more than the standard allotment.

I can sit down fully intending to watch the evening news and end up owning a pasta machine. I can stop by the mall ...Read more

Q. My mother butt called me last night and I overheard her badmouthing my wife. She was having a drink with her best friend and going off. At first, I didn’t know what was happening, but then I heard my wife’s name, ...Read more

The seven-man band AMPERS&ONE boasts quite the international lineup. Group leader Kamden and Kyrell are from the United States. Brian hails from Canada. Mackiah is from Australia, and Jiho, Siyun and Seungmo are from South...Read more

Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable, coordinates well with any decor and most real estate agents agree it improves the home's value at resale. Knowing how to...Read more

Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city, is the best day-trip from Stockholm – it’s just under an hour away by train. This happy town is Sweden's answer to Oxford, offering stately university facilities and museums, ...Read more