Lauren Liess, author of “Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating” and “Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living.” Courtesy Lauren Liess Text size Interior designer Lauren Liess has five children, three dogs, six chickens, and two pet geese (named Love and Story), with whom she and her husband, David, […]
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BMW unveils a new electric car, but says it isn’t counting out gas engines just yet
BMW chairman Oliver Zipse said in an online press conference, the company will keep developing, building and selling cars with internal combustion engines, including plug-in hybrids. “If there are no customers [for these vehicles] in our 140 markets, we will stop producing them,” he said. BMW’s strategy has long been […]
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How a single gesture of love during the pandemic evolved into a full blown business
What started out as way of connecting with family and loved ones during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has now become a business venture for Kearny resident Laura Catrambone-Hempel. Fairy Yard Mother sets up exterior balloon decorations and lawn sign displays. These works of art began popping up all […]
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Pennsylvania man charged with obstruction after allegedly attempting to purchase ricin
A Pennsylvania man was charged with obstructing an investigation into allegations that he was attempting to acquire the deadly toxin ricin. Ishtiaq Ali Saaem, 37, was charged with one count of obstruction of justice Wednesday, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. If he is convicted, he could […]
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6 last-minute takeout specials for St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island
Here’s a few spots that will be serving up specials on St. Patrick’s Day. Revolution American Bistro In Cranston’s historic Pawtuxet Village, this bistro’s interior pays homage to the area’s historic roots, particularly how Rhode Island colonists burned the HMS Gaspee, the English customers schooner, on June 9, 1772 in […]
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Detroit Lions finalizing deal to land Michael Brockers from Rams
The Detroit Lions appear on the verge of getting some help along their defensive line, turning to a familiar trading partner to land it. The Lions and Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade that would send defensive tackle Michael Brockers to Detroit in exchange for a future seventh-round draft pick, according […]
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How to Use Instagram to Plan Your Wedding
Pantora Bridal Andrea Pitter Campbell, a wedding designer and the founder of Pantora Bridal, a Brooklyn-based bridal brand that specializes in selling wedding dresses that complement an inclusive range of body types and skin tones, said her company’s Instagram account “has allowed us to celebrate our brides before, after and […]
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Vancouver interior designer, a coronavirus ‘long-hauler,’ reflects on experience
A Year of COVID: EDITOR’S NOTE: David Mucci is an interior designer in Vancouver. In the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mucci struggled to keep his business afloat. He contracted the virus in December and has suffered symptoms for months afterward. The following is an oral history, told […]
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House for sale with bedroom ‘built for Count Dracula’ leaves people speechless
An ordinary-looking home listed for £813,000 has left people open-mouthed after they took a look inside. The property in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S has gone viral on social media thanks to an unusual bedroom and swimming pool. The attractive home was renovated in 2018 and has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. […]
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5 Simple Fixes to Improve Your Kitchen Lighting
Perfect kitchen lighting is an elusive and rare phenomenon. When it’s right, it’s beautiful and perfect, like witnessing the aurora borealis. When it’s wrong, which is most of the time, it’s wrong in so many different ways. Concentrated overhead lighting can make your kitchen look like an interrogation room. Incorrect […]
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Claremont driving tour has Craftsman, Victorian architecture
Claremont, on the eastern edge of L.A. County, is home to historic architecture along its streets and on the campuses of the Claremont Colleges. It’s a good time for a driving tour of city landmarks while students are home, taking classes online. All those empty parking spots mean you can […]
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Lions finalizing deal to acquire defensive tackle Michael Brockers from Rams
Mar. 17—The Detroit Lions appear on the verge of getting some help along their defensive line, turning to a familiar trading partner to land it. The Lions and Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade that would send defensive tackle Michael Brockers to Detroit, according to an NFL.com report. It […]
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Popovers! Perfect for Passover and beyond
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Welcome to Passover 2021. It’s a hybrid holiday this year, some are still gathering online, and others are cautiously getting together with a few trusted family members and/or friends. But regardless how you celebrate the Seder festivities — when Jews around the world convene to recount the […]
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Biden’s big difference? Diversity | TheHill
The Senate’s confirmation of Rep. Deb HaalandDeb HaalandThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Split screen: Biden sells stimulus; GOP highlights border Progressives celebrate historic Haaland vote OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate confirms Haaland to lead Interior | House Republicans pitch nuclear, natural gas as ‘cleaner’ energy future | Congress […]
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University, Ford join in robotics effort
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Digit marches on two legs across the floor of the University of Michigan’s Ford Motor Co. Robotics Building, while Mini-Cheetah — staccato-like — does the same on four. Meanwhile, the yellow-legged Cassie steps deliberately side-to-side. A grand opening was held Tuesday for the four-story, $75 million, […]
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grace and pace aplenty as updated SUV gains plug-in hybrid technology
The facts 2021 Jaguar E-Pace P300e R-Dynamic S PHEV TESTED 1,498cc, three-cylinder petrol with belt-driven starter/generator and eight-speed automatic gearbox, front-wheel drive, plus a rear-mounted electric motor driving the back wheels PRICE/ON SALE from £45,995/now POWER/TORQUE 197bhp engine, 107bhp electric motor, total system output 305bhp @ 5,500rpm and 398lb ft […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA finalizes rule aimed at reducing smog pollution across state lines | 12 states challenge Trump-era hurdles for energy efficiency regulation | Career officials to resume processing drilling permits
IT’S TUESDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for the day’s energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Reach Zack Budryk at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter: @BudrykZack. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. DON’T CROSS ME: […]
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Hubble Space Telescope science operations, camera back online after error
The iconic Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is back online after entering “safe mode” following a “software error.” NASA announced operations had resumed late last week and the telescope returned to normal science operations on Friday. On Sunday, the agency wrote in a release that its Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) instrument was restored on […]