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Countertop maker Cambria and seven other U.S. manufacturers won a resounding victory from the International Trade Commission, which ruled that a significant increase of cheaper quartz imports from Pacific Rim countries ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon wants Michigan automakers to play a bigger role in U.S. defense manufacturing, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The Journal reported Wednesday that Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley and ...Read more

Stellantis NV has hired longtime Hyundai Motor Co. executive Michael Orange for a top role under CEO Antonio Filosa as the automaker attempts to jumpstart its U.S. sales this year, three people familiar with the move said....Read more

ORLANDO, Florida — At a west Orlando Walmart, Natilee Hamilton carefully considers the cost of each item she places in her cart as she struggles to adhere to a budget outpaced by inflation.

It is a balancing act that ...Read more

Dear James: We could use more storage space, so we plan to install shelving on the utility room walls. What are the best types of wood and anchors to use? -- Amber R.

Dear Amber: Selecting the proper anchor is as ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ownership of a tortoise, like life itself, has its downsides. Mona Heflin knows both well.

Slim Shady, her roughly 70-pound, 22-year-old sulcata tortoise, farts loudly, sometimes knocks her down and...Read more

The National Garden Bureau has chosen 2026 to be the Year of the Sedum. It is always the year of the sedum at The Garden Guy’s house. As I pulled photos for this column, I was stunned by the beauty, and in this case, it ...Read more

Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. "Join us to make this the biggest sale ever!" the flyer read.

Since making our move to Colorado, we have never ...Read more

The modern Ford Motor Co. has emerged, CEO Jim Farley declared Wednesday as the company detailed some restructuring and said it will refresh 80% of its North American vehicle volume by 2029 as part of efforts to compete ...Read more

Stellantis NV said Wednesday its global shipments in the first quarter grew 12% year-over-year to about 1.4 million vehicles — a welcome sign for the transatlantic automaker as it seeks to bounce back from a tough 2025. ...Read more

One of Los Angeles’ most influential home builders, KB Home, is relocating its headquarters out of state, becoming the latest high-profile firm to do so.

The company, which has been based in Los Angeles since 1963 and ...Read more

Q: We have fish and plants in our backyard pond, but now we would like to add turtles and dragonflies. How do we get them in the pond, and are they safe to have?

A: Some wild animals will find their own way into the pond,...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My two-year-old Siamese Cat has decided she no longer needs to use the litter box to poop. She seems to think it is perfectly acceptable to use our bed instead. She has been doing it for about a month. Our vet...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is committed to rolling out a new app for hunting and fishing licenses, despite an auditor’s report this week that the agency is not prepared to begin phasing...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is resuming commercial salmon fishing after three consecutive years of closure due to concerns over declining populations.

Gavin Newsom and state officials celebrated the move, citing the...Read more

BRADENTON, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced major upgrades for Sunshine Skyway fishing piers, and anglers who frequent the piers are excited.

The announcement during a March press conference in Bradenton, during which...Read more