Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
CONCORD, N.H. -- Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped bird feeder for his birthday. But by Christmas, she had…
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Houseplants that don’t require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants
If you're looking for a houseplant that's as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromel…
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New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
WASHINGTON -- Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research publis…
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Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own
WASHINGTON -- As they filed into the front pews at the National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came …
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Opinion | The 10 most intriguing science breakthroughs of 2024
It was a bad year for good news, but only because the tumult and drama surrounding the 2024 US election and ongoing wars overshadowed some of the discoveries m…
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The travel trends we want to see in 2025
The beginning of the end for gate lice. The rise of destination dupes. A rebound year for Quackers. Keeping up with travel trends requires learning a very spec…
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As Jan. 6 anniversary approaches, Washington prepares, remembers
The black security fences are up again. Local and federal law enforcement agencies have been placed on full alert. Five-hundred soldiers with the D.C. National…
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The six grossest spots in your home, and how to clean them
E. coli on the doorknob. Asthma-inducing dust mites in your rugs. That weird pink slime growing in the toilet. Your home might be your refuge, but it's also fu…
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His path to reaching 106? ‘I did everything I shouldn’t do’
At age 106, Herbert Stern has made some life adjustments.
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6 days national parks are free to visit in 2025
The national park system is one of America's greatest treasures. It spans the country's most wild corners and important cultural heritage sites, balmy beaches …
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Auto review: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is America's mobile rumpus room
Today, we suffer from delusions of Autobahn grandeur, where every automaker feels compelled to endow their car with chiropractor-inducing suspension tuning. En…
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Living fences. Leaves with holes. A lived-in vibe. And other likely garden trends for 2025
What will our gardens look like in 2025? The thing about opinions is that everybody's got one. The same can be said about predictions.
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Start seeds outdoors with winter sowing
Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without…
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Texarkana Cotillion Club presents 2024 debutantes
Thirteen debutantes, dressed elegantly in traditional gowns and holding bouquets of red roses arranged by Jill Hoover of H&N Landscaping, were formally introdu…
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Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses, but don't expect any sun-disappearing acts like the one that mesmerized North America…
