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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

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

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 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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

As winter settles in, many cat owners assume their pets’ fur coats provide all the protection they need against the cold. While cats are remarkably adaptable animals, cold weather presents real risks—especially for ...Read more

Walking a dog in very cold weather or snow can be invigorating, practical and even joyful — but it demands more preparation than a casual stroll in mild temperatures. Cold, wind, ice and snow affect dogs differently ...Read more

For generations, dog owners have thought of walks primarily as exercise — a chance for a dog to stretch its legs, burn energy, and relieve itself. But animal-behavior researchers say this traditional view overlooks the ...Read more

In living rooms, studio apartments, and suburban kitchens across the country, a quiet shift has taken place in the emotional architecture of modern life. Dogs curl beside laptops during work-from-home meetings. Cats perch ...Read more