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Battle Over Travel Rewards as Delta and Others Rethink Loyalty Programs
Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.
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7 white paint colors that interior designers love
All are different — and foolproof — in their own ways
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Inside the complex world of white paint
White is a deceptively challenging color to create, name and choose. But that’s part of what makes it a go-to for many designers.
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8 types of household filters you may be forgetting to clean
You probably know about the HVAC filter, but what about the two (yes, two) that may be in your microwave oven?
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You need to clean your carpet — but hiring a pro may be unnecessary
Properly cleaning wall-to-wall carpet at least once a year is essential to preserve color and texture and maintain the warranty.
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Remember the Alimony Cocktail
A great example of Negroni experimentation, this complex, bittersweet drink alters the classic equal-parts proportions, reducing the gin and replacing the traditional red bitter and vermouth with Cynar, an artichoke-based amaro, and fino sherry.
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An Industry Insider Drives an Open Alternative to Big Tech’s A.I.
The nonprofit Allen Institute for AI, led by a respected computer scientist who sold his company to Apple, is trying to democratize cutting-edge research.
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Live updates: House speaker vote possible today after Jim Jordan fails in second round
Jordan’s struggle has prompted increasing calls from both parties to expand the powers of the interim speaker to overcome the Republican’s intraparty morass.
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Biden to Deliver Oval Office Address as He Seeks Aid for Israel and Ukraine
President Biden is expected to ask Congress to approve about $100 billion in emergency funds to arm Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan and fortify the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Republicans Use Israel Attack to Stoke Fears About U.S.-Mexico Border
G.O.P. lawmakers and candidates regularly invoke record-high border crossings to address a range of issues, including crime and jobs.