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Warner Bros. is blockbuster finale to $4.5 trillion M&A haul
Dealmakers are heading into the final weeks of 2025 on a $100 billion cliffhanger.
Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile bid to snatch Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. from under the nose of Netflix Inc. encapsulates the themes...Read more
Chef's table: He makes Appalachian cuisine that's worth the trip to West Virginia
Though he grew up on a dairy farm, Matt Welsch never thought much about food beyond what was on the table for lunch or dinner.
"I wanted to be a bus driver," the 48-year-old chef admits with a grin as he sits inside ...Read more
From TikTok to PBS: Kiki Rough's 'Recession Recipes' are filling a need
CHICAGO — In Lidia Bastianich’s PBS special “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors,” one of the people featured is Kiki Rough, who has gained a following on TikTok and other social media platforms for her...Read more
Quick Fix: Hearty Borscht
Borscht is often served cold, but this version is warm and comforting. It’s perfect for a chilly winter day.
I was delighted to discover pre-cooked, vacuum-sealed beets in the produce section of my market. They’re a ...Read more
Hot chocolate? Bah, humbug!
Like a recovering alcoholic who knows exactly when he took his last drink, I can tell you when I had my last cup of hot chocolate.
It was Nov. 17, 2020. A Tuesday.
It's not that I quit cold turkey. It's not that I said I...Read more
3 recipes that will get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes
December seems to fly by at a record pace. In addition to the hustle and bustle of daily life, there are seasonal concerts, parties, and friends who want to connect before year’s end. It’s easy to give up on the dinner...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Common Household Sources of Microplastics Plus Easy Swaps
Dust bunnies don't just multiply under your couch -- they're hoarding plastic. Scientists have discovered that everyday items we use, wash, wear and toss can release microscopic plastic fragments. These "microplastics" are...Read more
Charlie Cox 'replaced' by family dog
Charlie Cox thinks his wife has "replaced" him with their dog.
The Daredevil actor married Samantha Thomas - with whom he has a son and a daughter - in September 2018 and he joked he spends so much time away working that ...Read more
Is food no longer what makes a great restaurant great?
It’s become a well-documented fact that people dining out want a memorable experience, whether it’s eating in a fashion boutique or having an AI-chef prepare your meal. But the full-on obsession with spectacle had not ...Read more
Stores, financial institutions come up short as penny production stops
DETROIT — Marie Shoulders of Detroit has a penny purse, a penny jar and a small penny pouch.
As a self-confessed penny hoarder, she wasn't surprised to hear about the scarcity of the reddish-brown copper-and-zinc coins....Read more
Henry Payne: 2025 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year
Car shoppers had plenty of choices in 2025 as auto grocery shelves were teeming with goodies. If the food market has ice cream, beverage, fruit, and meat aisles, then auto stores offer trucks, SUVs, small cars and EVs.
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Keep Chinese vehicles out of US, auto lobby tells Moolenaar panel
WASHINGTON — The nation's top automotive lobbying group urged lawmakers Thursday to keep Chinese automakers and battery firms out of the United States.
"The Alliance for Automotive Innovation urges Congress and the ...Read more
Auto review: Sleek, luxurious and not at all subtle, the Vistiq is glorious as only a Cadillac can be
Cadillac is trying very hard to convince us that luxury is no longer measured in cubic inches or tailfins, but in kilowatts and display screen size. And the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq delivers both the way a Midwestern ...Read more
Mercedes delivers cockpit-like-fun with AMG SL 63 S
Hang on to your hat, this is a fun one!
The cockpit experience isn’t for every driver, but those who have the need for speed and luxury appeal, look no further than the SL 63 S E Performance by Mercedes.
As a long-...Read more
Taking the Kids: The best gifts for your favorite travelers
Think about the best holiday gift you’ve ever received.
Chances are, it’s something you didn’t even know you wanted but are so glad to have, none the less. So, as you are thinking of last-minute gifts for your ...Read more
Ford, SK On to split joint venture as EV market grows cold
Ford Motor Co. and its South Korean battery partner are getting a divorce.
SK On said Thursday it's made an agreement with Ford to exit their electric vehicle battery joint venture that had invested $11.4 billion into ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Can condo board keep me from renting if my credit score is barely too low?
Q: I’ve been having an issue while trying to rent a condo apartment. I have a good job, drive a nice car and have a credit score of 690. The condo’s board has refused to let me rent in their building because they say ...Read more
Here's How: Refresh Old Wood Trim Finish
Dear James: The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best way to strip it without breaking it? -- Patty G.
Dear Patty: Woodwork in many older houses is ...Read more
On Gardening: The Garden Guy has Snow in the forecast
After the last winter season, I’ve started following several weather forecasting gurus. They all seem to be on the sensationalist side of journalism, but it makes it a lot of fun. It keeps me second guessing whether the ...Read more
What Your Pet Knows About You That You Don’t
Dogs and cats often seem to understand their owners in ways that defy explanation. A pet greets someone gently after a bad day, lingers near an owner before illness appears, or reacts to stress before a word is spoken. ...Read more
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