First-class repository at U. library will include virtual reality tours, but advocates lament loss of the real thing. (Salt Lake City, via Modern Out West) Watercolor of Main Street exterior. Before demolition, the once-majestic Utah Theater on Salt Lake City’s Main Street — a dilapidated and vacant 102-year-old performing arts […]
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It would be a mistake to put power-hungry Matt Hancock in charge of top-down NHS reforms
You will never please some people. For years, Labour has been preaching about the evils of the private sector being allowed to impinge upon the NHS and of the wrongheadedness of the NHS’ internal market. Then, along comes a Tory health secretary who wants to sweep the lot away and […]
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20 Funny April Fools’ Pranks for Boyfriends
It’s the day you’ve been waiting for all year: April Fools’ Day. Don’t let your annual opportunity to play a harmless practical joke on the most important man in your life slip by without a good laugh. Since April 1 is just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to […]
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The most romantic ski hotels and chalets
Nothing beats whisking a loved one away to a cosy retreat in the mountains, whether it’s for a surprise proposal, because let’s face it nothing beats snow-dusted peaks as a backdrop, or simply a romantic couples getaway or ski honeymoon. But don’t panic if you’re pining for the pistes this […]
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Biden administration reverses Trump changes it says ‘undermined’ conservation program
The Biden administration is reversing course on changes the Trump administration made to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), arguing the changes “undermined” the program. Acting Interior Secretary Scott de la Vega in an order issued Thursday revoked an order by then-Secretary David Bernhardt that required a “written expression of support” […]
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I used an ice-cube tray to make chocolate-covered strawberries, and it didn’t make a mess but I still hated it
I tried the online hack for making chocolate-dipped strawberries using an ice tray. Paige Bennett for Insider I tried the ice-tray hack for making easy chocolate-covered strawberries. The final desserts looked awkward and were difficult to eat. Next time I want these treats, I won’t be using this trick. Visit […]
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Rachael ‘Bachelor’ Racism: Old South Antebellum Party Photo, Videos
Not up to date on the Rachael Bachelor racism drama? Let us fill you in. Rachael—a 24-year-old graphic designer from Cumming, Georgia, and a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor with Matt James—is under fire for past behavior that led fans to believe that she’s a racist. Rachael is […]
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Interior designers share 13 things you should never spend more than $25 on
You don’t need to spend a lot to make your space look expensive. Shutterstock Insider asked designers what items shouldn’t cost you more than $25. You shouldn’t spend too much on high-traffic rugs, candles, or pillow covers. Skip the expensive candles, vases, and coffee-table books. Visit Insider’s homepage for more […]
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How To Clean Your Dryer Vent And Avoid This Household Fire Hazard
(Photo: Douglas Sacha via Getty Images) Your household dryer is a workhorse, transforming soggy clothes and linens into warm, soft laundry day after day. But despite its importance, you might not give this appliance much thought. After all, it hardly requires any maintenance. Except your dryer requires a little more […]
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What Saudi Arabia’s coffee craze reveals about the kingdom’s changing culture.
This article was originally published by the Institute of Current World Affairs in D.C. JAZAN, Saudi Arabia—I walked into Cali looking for a coffee, not knowing that I’d get a front row seat to a concert. Shortly after I sat down, ones of the baristas, Nawwaf, started belting out Adele’s […]
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30-hour shutdown coming for Bally’s casino in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bally’s casino in Atlantic City will temporarily close for 30 hours next week to perform a technology overhaul. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement told The Associated Press Thursday that the closure will take beginning on Feb. 16. It will only affect the casino […]
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Should UC Health terminate contracts with Catholic hospitals?
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! Thanks for reading! UC HEALTH AND LGBTQ, REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES Via Hannah Wiley… California lauds itself as a champion of reproductive freedom laws, a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ community and a state teeming with reputable, cutting-edge medical institutions. Among those top medical […]
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This Factory Five Daytona Coupe Tribute Called ‘The Huntress’ Stalks Its Prey on the Racetrack
Karen Salvaggio Ed.D., 64, a health and wellness coach and retired school superintendent living in Hemet, Calif., on her Factory Five Daytona Coupe tribute, as told to A.J. Baime. My entire life I have loved speed. When I was a kid, I would make road courses in the street using […]
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It would be a mistake to put power hungry Matt Hancock in charge of top-down NHS reforms
You will never please some people. For years, Labour has been preaching about the evils of the private sector being allowed to impinge upon the NHS and of the wrongheadedness of the NHS’ internal market. Then, along comes a Tory health secretary who wants to sweep the lot away and […]
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Family lockdown activities for half-term: chosen by readers
Photograph: Dorota Szymczyk/Alamy Winning tip: How old is this oak? Noticing the enormous oak trees in the local woods started a conversation about how old they were. Arm-spanning the trunks to measure the girth (your arm span is the same as your height), we used this table from the Woodland […]
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Covid helps trigger stampede for cheap Italian houses
(CNN) — When the mayor of a sleepy Italian town announced it was selling houses that people can move into for less than the price of a used car, he thought he might get one or two offers. “We were flooded with requests,” Gianfilippo Mignogna tells CNN. “Many people sent […]
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Oscar contender “Minari” is just tip of the iceberg for untold Asian-American stories
As a standout at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and a probable Oscar nominee this year, it’s tempting to make grand statements about “Minari,” a touching drama tracking the emotional journey of a Korean immigrant family in Arkansas. But “Minari,” which premieres in theaters Friday before making its streaming debut […]
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‘Even as a chef, I hope we see foie gras banned’
The news that luxury department store Fortnum & Mason will be removing foie gras from its shelves after continued pressure from campaigners has been described as a huge step forward by chef Alexis Gauthier. The French chef used to sell 20kg of foie gras a week at his London restaurant, Gauthier Soho, until […]
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‘I hope we’ll see a nationwide ban on foie gras. We should know better by now’
The news that luxury department store Fortnum & Mason will be removing foie gras from its shelves after continued pressure from campaigners has been described as a huge step forward by chef Alexis Gauthier. The French chef used to sell 20kg of foie gras a week at his London restaurant, Gauthier Soho, until […]
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Tapestry books ‘Good Bones’ host | Local
A Fort Wayne scholarship program has snagged a home renovation television star from Indianapolis for this year’s Tapestry fundraiser. Mina Starsiak Hawk, host of “Good Bones” on HGTV, will be the keynote speaker at the 20th annual event Sept. 17. Tapestry has raised more than $1 million and awarded 112 […]