The deep freeze and snowfall that paralyzed Texas this week could be the costliest weather event in state history as home and auto claims start to pour in, insurance industry officials warn. Ice, snow and some of the coldest temperatures in decades will likely result in large insurance claims from […]
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10 Home Decor Items That Are Actually Worth Splurging on, According to Design Pros
10 Home Decor Items That Are Actually Worth Splurging on, According to Design Pros Consider these your investment pieces. Putting a deposit down on a home or apartment (not to mention all of those monthly bills to follow) can make a real dent in your bank account. After that major […]
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Interior designers share 13 things you should always spend less 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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French National Assembly Passes Anti-Extremism Bill Proposing Stricter Rules for Religion| National Catholic Register
PARIS, France — The French National Assembly has passed a bill that backers say will counter extremism and separatism, especially among French Muslims. However, the bill includes stricter controls on religion, bars religious symbols in some circumstances, and places strict regulations on homeschooling. The bill, titled “Supporting respect for the […]
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Interior designers share 13 things you should always spend less that $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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The Best Disposable Face Masks to Wear Underneath Your Cloth Ones
Disposable Face Mask shopmaskc.com Double masking is the latest phrase to enter the pandemic lexicon. Nearly a year after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first recommended everyone wear face coverings in public to protect against the spread of COVID-19, the organization has released new advice for how to […]
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Visit to Europe reveals super-sized American problem
Who decided that bigger is better? Apparently the companies that produce toilet paper in this country. Special to The Olathe Journal Stacey Hatton America is getting bigger and bigger. I’m not talking about population growth or elected officials’ egos, but America is swelling, and manufacturers have been adjusting to keep […]
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Number of Immigrant Families Illegally Crossing U.S. Border Rises to Pre-Covid-19 Levels
DEL RIO, Texas—Throughout the pandemic, this border city’s Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition has typically assisted about 25 migrants a week who enter the U.S. illegally with their families and seek asylum. In the last week of January, 341 migrants passed through its center, quickly overtaxing the organization’s resources and […]
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John Lewis x Ixia has launched a range of dried flowers and we’re obsessed
These low-maintenance bunches can last for up to two years (The Independent ) Dried flowers have been decorating our Instagram feeds for months, and are part of a long list of interior trends we’re keen to adopt in our own homes. More than just enjoyable to look at, they’re a […]
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Does Car Insurance Cover Vandalism?
Car vandalism is costly, but in some cases your insurance coverage might help you pay for the damages. However, depending on the circumstances, it might not always be worth it to file a claim. Knowing more about car vandalism and how insurance covers it will help you make a decision […]
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John Lewis & Partners has launched a range of dried flowers, and we’re filling up our baskets as we speak
Bold and beautiful, we can’t get enough of these low-maintenance decorations (The Independent ) Dried flowers have been decorating our Instagram feeds for months, and are part of a long list of interior trends we’re keen to adopt in our own homes. More than just enjoyable to look at, they’re […]
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Naked Clay Ceramics celebrates clay in its natural form
Photo credit: Nato Welton From Country Living Carla Sealey likes her clay naked. Instead of varnishing over its granular texture, she leaves the exterior of her mugs, jugs and bowls bare – glazing only the insides for practicality. “I love the feel of fired earth,” she says, cupping one of […]
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Man arrested after stabbing his roommate, police say | Crime and Courts
Michael R. Brewer Provided LINCOLN TWP. — A LaPorte County man is facing felony charges after he hit and stabbed his roommate on Valentine’s Day, police said. Michael R. Brewer, 65, of Fish Lake, was arrested after police responded to a disturbance at 9:18 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block […]
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New York Fashion Week Has Plans to See Us Back at Happy Hour
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Courtesy of Cinq A Sept Cinq à Sept Cinq à Sept presented a lively boho collection for fall 2021, bringing on the paisley for New York Fashion Week in a playful music video filled with the atmosphere of the late sixties and early seventies. Designer […]
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NM Natural History Museum reopens Wednesday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in four months, people were finally able to visit the Natural History Museum. Dozens of people made their way to the museum Wednesday to check out the sights and sounds they’ve been missing for months. Flooding forces closure of NHCC Art Museum “There’s […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Five things to know about Texas’s strained electric grid | Biden honeymoon with green groups faces tests | Electric vehicles are poised to aid Biden in climate fight
HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected] Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. ALL […]
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Architectural firm Sasaki offers three concepts for Copley Square’s redesign
City officials have budgeted up to $10.9 million for what would be the two-acre square’s biggest face lift since the 1980s, up from $4 million last summer. They hope to start construction in 2022. The underlying theme of the design will be flexibility. Sasaki has found through its survey of […]