The New York Times’ Wirecutter has some tips on how you can bring your office work into the backyard or on the porch. You can make the outside office permanent or semi-permanent, or make it a moveable space — the choice is up to you. Home cooking gets a boost […]
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Amping up McLaren’s 720S | Barron’s
The wide-body McLaren 720S achieves more than 250 pounds of weight savings. Alex Tillman Text size The $303,650 McLaren 720S is, as delivered, a very potent car, with 710 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque on tap out of the gate, and a zero-to-60 time of 2.5 seconds. But there’s […]
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Tom Holland Ventures Into Troubled Adulthood in Cherry
There comes a time in every young man’s life when he must turn away from Marvel-y things and confront the hard realities of the world. And for the directors of those Marvel-y things to do the same. Thus, Cherry (in theaters February 26, on AppleTV+ March 12), the new collaboration […]
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Vancouver Mall bucks retail trend with new businesses, interior redesign
Two major clothing retailers are about to set up shop at Vancouver Mall. Casual apparel chain Tillys and women’s fashion store Windsor will both join the tenant lineup later this year, the mall announced last week. The two stores will be the latest in a string of big name outlets […]
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Deb Haaland Confirmation: Joe Manchin Says He’ll Support Her Confirmation as Interior Secretary
Senator Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) speaks to Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D., N.M.) during a hearing on her nomination to be Interior Secretary on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., February 23, 2021. (Jim Watson/Reuters) Senator Joe Manchin (D., W. Va.) said Wednesday that he will support the confirmation of Representative Deb […]
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8 Design and Architecture Scholarships to Know About 2021
It’s no secret architects and interior designers have a direct hand in designing the future of our cities and homes. From the towering skyscrapers making up the most iconic cityscapes to the interiors of our own dwellings, designers play an integral role in ensuring the spaces we inhabit are functional, […]
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‘Dirty Gold’: How mining hurts South America, helps narcos
The following is an excerpt from the upcoming book ‘Dirty Gold: The Rise and Fall of an International Smuggling Ring’ by Miami Herald journalists Jay Weaver and Nicholas Nehamas and former Herald journalists Jim Wyss and Kyra Gurney, based on a Herald series that was a finalist for the Pulitzer […]
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Kevin Faulconer slams Gavin Newsom on schools in Sacramento
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! FAULCONER HEADS TO SACRAMENTO Via Lara Korte… The campaign has 21 days left to turn in recall petition signatures. Former San Diego mayor turned gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer made a campaign stop in Sacramento on Wednesday to once again knock Gavin Newsom […]
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Easy DIY Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive
UNITED STATES—Not everyone has disposable resources or access to an interior designer to easily change up their space. What’s more, renovating your house or changing up your interiors to exude sophistication, luxury, or comfort can easily put a dent in your wallet. Luckily for you, making your home look more […]
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Our food writers’ top 12 Seattle-area takeout picks from one long pandemic year
Seattle Times food writers Bethany Jean Clement, Jackie Varriano and Tan Vinh have eaten a lot — a lot — of takeout over the course of this past long year. It hasn’t all been great, but they’ve been accentuating the positive — from all different neighborhoods and price points — […]
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by The AIDS Institute – Ahead: One-shot vax, easing restrictions, fiscal help
Presented by The AIDS Institute Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Thursday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver […]
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Want To Build Your Own House? The Pros, Cons, and Costs
Building a brand-new home may sound like a dream come true. You get to choose the ideal layout for your family’s needs, and have a say in each and every design element. However, the process may also be daunting if you’ve never done it before. To help you through it, […]
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Lenexa report: Thieves are targeting catalytic converters
Lenexa says thieves have been stealing catalytic converters at local businesses. City of Lenexa Lenexa police say they have seen a substantial increase in catalytic converter thefts over the last couple of months, mainly at businesses where fleets of vehicles are parked overnight. “While most any type of vehicle is […]
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30 problems that will stop someone buying your home
Beware these house-hunting dealbreakers According to real estate agents Foxtons, it takes just eight minutes for someone to decide whether or not a property is right for them. Clearly, first impressions are key when it comes to selling a house. From grime and clutter to garish décor, nasty odours and excessive […]
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Fashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault
American fashion designer Alexander Wang is facing further allegations of sexual misconduct. Keaton Bullen, 21, a student at New York’s Parsons School of Design, has alleged to BBC News he was assaulted by Mr Wang at a club in the city in 2019. It comes as the high-profile lawyer Lisa […]
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How Movies like ‘The Father’ Helped Me Understand My Mother’s Alzheimer’s
My mother was the reason I initially resisted “The Father.” The new film stars Anthony Hopkins as a man struggling against the effects of dementia. That synopsis was enough to trip my avoidance instinct, despite the time that has passed since my mom’s death, on Feb. 18, 2017, at age […]
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Pentagon report reveals details about White supremacists in the ranks
It details an instance of a former National Guardsman who is a member of a dangerous neo-Nazi group bragging about openly discussing extremist views while serving and separately describes service members describing how they recognize fellow White supremacists by their fascist tattoos and T-shirt logos. While the report, commissioned by […]
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Many of Biden’s nominees of color run into turbulence in the Senate
Controversy has centered on endangered nominee Neera Tanden, who would be the first Indian American to lead the Office of Management and Budget, typically a low-profile post. Her detractors, including Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, have seized on scores of pointed attacks that Tanden has made via […]
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COVID-19 testing lab firm sues California whistleblower
FILE – In this Feb. 11, 2021, file photo is the exterior of the PerkinElmer lab in Valencia, Calif. A whistleblower who accused the COVID-19 testing lab in California of improper work is being sued by the company for violating a confidentiality agreement. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Marcio Jose […]
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GOP Science Deniers Lecture Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland On Science
Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland on Wednesday wrapped up two days of Senate confirmation hearings in which Republicans seemed hellbent on casting her as anti-science ― a bizarre tactic given that she has no such record. But they do. Republican Sens. John Barrasso (Wyo.), Steve Daines (Mont.) and Bill Cassidy (La.) […]