My garage contains a magic box full of time-saving miracles. OK, it’s actually a chest freezer with homemade dinners. But however you want to describe it — poof! I can put dinner on the table in a flash. How did this real-life fantasy come to be? It’s because I live […]
Year: 2021
Ella Stanley of Cape Elizabeth applied to and was accepted at Wellesley College, near Boston, but has not been able to tour the campus. Photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer While trying to make one of the biggest decisions of her young life – picking a college where she’ll spend the […]
WASHINGTON—Getting a mortgage for a resort-area condo might become more difficult after Fannie Mae FNMA -2.49% and Freddie Mac FMCC -4.81% moved to tighten rules on buildings with many short-term rentals and hotel-like amenities, some Realtors and bankers say. Fannie Mae last month changed its rules to make it clearer […]
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This column is part of a Dallas Morning News opinion project outlining critical issues at stake as the Texas Legislature convenes. Find the full project at dallasnews.com/opinion. Texas lawmakers will rightly focus on the immediate budget shortfall when they meet this session, but there’s another view that’s equally important to […]
The California woman caught on video wrongly accusing a Black teen of stealing her iPhone at a SoHo hotel was ordered freed on supervised release Saturday on charges of attempted robbery and assault. The court hearing capped a day of proceedings before police, lawyers and a Manhattan Criminal Court judge […]
As the coronavirus pandemic and related health orders closed and limited businesses, the City of Lawrence planned for multimillion-dollar revenue losses. However, that worst-case scenario did not occur, putting the city in a stronger-than-anticipated position going into 2021. Though the city did see significant drops in several revenue streams, some […]
Asked why Shaw, Lindelof and Pogba were not in the squad, Solskjaer added: “They are injured.” A weakened United side were far from convincing but Scott McTominay’s fifth-minute header was enough to ensure Solskjaer’s side avoided more cup disappointment after Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City. Solskjaer made […]
CES has long been the launchpad for a wide range of tech products – not all of which make it to market Under normal circumstances this would have been one of the busiest weeks in the tech calendar. Thousands of new products would have been unveiled; chief executives and celebrities […]
“How funny would it be if I actually found the love of my life during a pandemic,” she asked jokingly. “I’m looking for that soulmate stuff—that thing where that something inside you recognizes that something inside them.” Sharna also revealed why it’s been so important for her to maintain some […]
Leandra Blades visited Washington this week for a self-described girl’s trip to spend time with friends and sightsee. It was like a slumber party with wine, said Blades, who was recently elected to the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Board of Education in Orange County, in an interview streamed online. Except that […]
From Marie Claire A year later, the exit is generally considered a success according to royal author and expert Katie Nicholl. It’s been a whole year now since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step back from their role in the royal family. When the Sussexes negotiated […]
Manchester United host Watford in a repeat of the 2007 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park in which a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired United ran out comfortable winners. After four successive semi-final defeats for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, most recently at the hands of Manchester City in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford, the […]
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot during an NHL hockey training camp Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher AP The NHL has started seasons of fewer than 82 games in January and played into the summer to award the Stanley […]
The 7 worst things people do with stimulus checks Unless you haven’t received it yet, the IRS has sent another round of cash your way to help relieve some financial pain from COVID-19 and give the lackluster economy a bit of needed stimulation. Most people will receive a $600 stimulus […]
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Ed Stafford and Steven Hanton host a free bushcraft series for families around the UK (Ed Stafford) I’m an explorer and TV survivalist who, like many readers, is sitting at home trying to make sense of what is unfolding in the world. I’m used to life-threatening situations. I’ve been bombed […]
PHILADELPHIA — Jocelyn and Pete Lockard are planning major renovations after they close on their home in Phoenixville this month. They’ll redo the kitchen and renovate the main bathroom while they sell their Kensington home. Overall, Jocelyn said, they’re looking to make their new living space “really open and welcoming […]
As getting exercise becomes increasingly complicated during the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are turning to woodland trails. Despite the requirement in Massachusetts to wear masks outdoors, exploring is still as interesting as ever and in the chilly weather, the mask now adds a layer of wind and cold […]
In the 1960s, Ford Motor Co. had an internal code name for the 1966 model year Bronco that would go on to become one of the automaker’s most iconic vehicles: G.O.A.T., short for “Goes Over Any Terrain.” More than a half-century later the “G.O.A.T.” is making a comeback, and Ford […]
HALIFAX — While much of the rest of Canada was consumed with stories about politicians ignoring pandemic protocols and jetting south to sunny climes, Atlantic Canadians this week were puzzling over a tepid scandal involving a New Brunswick cabinet minister who drove to Nova Scotia. © Provided by The Canadian […]
It goes without saying that the year of 2020 threw many curveballs (although 2021 seems to be poised to give last year a run for its money). The pandemic disrupted nearly every facet of our culture including entertainment, with many film and TV releases finding themselves in limbo as studios […]
British No 3 Harriet Dart begins the first port of call in her quest to reach the main draw of the Australian Open in the “weird” surroundings over 7,000 miles away from Melbourne Park in Dubai on Sunday. Qualifying for the delayed opening grand slam of 2021 has been moved […]