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Prices of existing homes rose in 80% of U.S. metropolitan areas in the second quarter, as home values pick up pace after several months of weakness.

The figure is up from 71% that saw year-over-year increases in the first...Read more

Q: My girlfriend travels for work, or so she told me, but I just found out she has a whole other family, including a child! I'm thinking about calling the other woman and telling her. What's good ex-etiquette?

A: Before ...Read more

Since their November 2023 debut, the K-pop group, WHIB, has won over international fans with their precise showmanship, infectiously catchy songs that transcend languages, and sharp wit. Their second mini-album “Cherry ...Read more

If you have a bathtub with a slip-resistant bottom that still looks dingy, grungy and downright grimy no matter what you use to clean it, I have really good news and at least one surefire solution that will even bring an ...Read more

On a sunny summer evening in Lucca, Italy, I was inspired by the simple joy of watching an old man bicycling with his granddaughter atop the wide, fortified wall that once protected this proud city from its enemies – and...Read more

Q: What is umami?

A: Umami is the fifth flavor (in addition to sweet, salty, sour and bitter), discovered in Japan over 100 years ago. The term, umami, meaning “delicious,” encompasses a flavor profile of savory, ...Read more

There’s nothing quite like tomato season. Farm stands and farmers markets are overflowing with nearly every variety you can image, ...Read more

Salsas are an indispensable taste enhancer. They provide an enormous amount of flavor and an appealing texture. It’s amazing how so few calories can heighten the flavor of simple grilled or roasted dishes. This cross ...Read more

Where once I’d pounce on a chef-made bowl of al dente pasta and crisp-tender vegetables, now it’s a dish I prefer to make at home. Using what’s fresh and new at the market, I slice and dice carrots, bell peppers, ...Read more

We knew it was coming: The point in the summer when the garden overflows with zucchini and all manner of herbs, ready to become dinner.

Sprinkle tender basil and oregano over tomatoes, pizza and eggs. Use chives on savory...Read more

French toast is a beloved weekend brunch staple in my house. The loaf of bread that we purchased the Sunday prior is too dry for sandwiches … ...Read more

DETROIT -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday upgraded a defect investigation in older Ford cars and SUVs over what it believes to be "unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety."

Of concern is a...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. – Fleets of autonomous, unmanned cars have descended upon Tampa.

Elon Musk’s robotaxis hit the streets last week, and curious passengers are already hitching rides in the self-driving vehicles. But Tesla �...Read more

Here’s a meal that will spice up your summer dinners. Tender cubes of lamb are simmered in a quick, curry sauce for an easy weeknight meal. The best lamb cut for this recipe comes from the leg, which is also ideal for ...Read more

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The humble sweet potato, long considered a North Carolina staple, is at the center of innovation as it’s transformed into the latest plant-based milk.

Appalachian State University researchers, backed by...Read more

Every summer it happens.

The weather turns hot, the lawn starts looking a little tired, and otherwise sensible people begin dragging sprinklers around the yard as though they're trying to rescue the Sahara Desert one ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Six candidates seeking to become president of the United Auto Workers faced off in an online forum Thursday night filled with critiques and attacks against current union leader Shawn Fain.

Fain, in an ...Read more