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How to Create the Perfect Date Night, No Matter What Your Budget
We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness, but when it comes to planning the perfect date night, it sure doesn’t hurt. If you’re hoping to impress your significant other without breaking the bank, don’t despair. With a little creativity and planning, you can create an unforgettable experience on any budget. For starters, think about…
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These Amphibian Children Have a Taste for (Mom’s) Skin
Caecilians are the first amphibians known to pass on their microbiomes to their offspring.
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Boxwood is a garden workhorse. Here’s how to protect it from blight.
If you tweak how you plant and care for it and choose disease-resistant varieties, boxwood is still a viable option in many gardens.
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At Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ, a meat master takes on his white whale: The smoker
Chef Nathan Anda, of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, says the 1,000-gallon smoker sitting idle behind Evening Star Cafe in Alexandria was calling to him.
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Teriyaki Rib-Eye Steak
This flavorful teriyaki rib-eye steak from the cookbook “School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts” by Jeremy Pang, comes together in about 20 minutes.
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Garlic-Fried Rice
If you love garlic and fried rice, this dish inspired a beloved Filipino recipe, will likely become part of your repertoire.
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Ask Amy: How do I forgive my stepson for punching his father in the face?
Her stepson punched his father so hard he had to get extensive surgery. Is she obligated to forgive him?
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Live updates: House likely to vote on Jim Jordan for speaker
Jordan, a conservative firebrand who is allied with former president Donald Trump, was chosen by fellow Republicans on Friday to lead the House but must win a majority of the full chamber to take the gavel.
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Biden gives fewer press interviews. But he woos more influencers.
White House says its media strategy reflects Americans’ habits. Critics say president is avoiding tough questions.
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DeSantis is slamming Trump more directly. It’s a tough sell in the GOP.
Running out of time to close the gap, DeSantis has taken an increasingly aggressive approach to Trump, whom he trails by huge margins in the GOP presidential field.