Sunday, November 24 , 2024

Life

Kevin McCarthy of Momence, Ill., stands Aug. 7 outside Los Portales restaurant in Chicago Heights, Ill., in front of a giant fiberglass cow placed outside of the restaurant on Chicago Road for decades. McCarthy, an advertising giant enthusiast, recently helped track down the fate of a giant fiberglass Frank-n-Stein statue that once stood outside a restaurant in Gary, Ind.

Fiberglass advertising giants regain popularity

Kevin McCarthy of Momence, Ill., stands Aug. 7 outside Los Portales restaurant in Chicago Heights, Ill., in front of a giant fiberglass cow placed outside of the restaurant on Chicago Road for decades. McCarthy, an advertising giant enthusiast, recently helped track down the fate of a giant fiberglass Frank-n-Stein statue that once stood outside a restaurant in Gary, Ind.

September 7, 2024, 6:04am Life

Once, the giants were everywhere. Read story

6 tips to help you avoid impulse purchases

September 7, 2024, 6:04am Life

Many of us have given in to the temptation to buy something we don’t need. Read story

El Paso Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz talks with Celsia Palma, 9, of Honduras, as they walked June 27, 2019, to the Paso Del Norte International Port of Entry in Juarez, Mexico.

Diocese sues government over green card process

El Paso Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz talks with Celsia Palma, 9, of Honduras, as they walked June 27, 2019, to the Paso Del Norte International Port of Entry in Juarez, Mexico.

September 7, 2024, 6:03am Churches & Religion

For more than a year, religious organizations have lobbied Congress and the Biden administration to fix a sudden procedural change in how the government processes green cards for religious workers, which threatens the ability of thousands of them to continue to minister in the United States. Read story

Wall stickers are a fun and easy way to glam up walls.

DIY ways to glam up dorm room

Wall stickers are a fun and easy way to glam up walls.

September 7, 2024, 6:02am Life

It’s that time of year again, when thousands of college students are back to school. Whether a dorm room is shared by a single roommate or many, there are ways to make one’s dorm room unique and special without breaking the bank. Read story

TV Questions: Why do music rights keep shows off streaming?

September 7, 2024, 6:02am Entertainment

You have questions. I have some answers. Read story

David Byrne in a scene from “Stop Making Sense.” (Jordan Cronenweth/A24)

Theaters see surprising success with movie re-releases

David Byrne in a scene from “Stop Making Sense.” (Jordan Cronenweth/A24)

September 7, 2024, 6:02am Entertainment

When Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook” opened in theaters a decade ago, it played at two cinemas. When it returns to theaters next month, it will be in 500. Read story

Most lettuce plants mature in 55-65 days, but because their seeds don’t germinate well in the heat, it’s best to start them indoors or buy starter plants at the nursery.

Plant fall vegetables now

Most lettuce plants mature in 55-65 days, but because their seeds don’t germinate well in the heat, it’s best to start them indoors or buy starter plants at the nursery.

September 7, 2024, 6:02am Life

As I was digging up my golden beets last week, I realized it’s time to plant more, both here in my Zone 7, suburban New York garden and just about anywhere with at least three seasons and no freeze until after September. Read story

Artwork and creative accents including a patchwork inspired desk chair, helps to make this office feel festive.

Consider mixing up your color combinations

Artwork and creative accents including a patchwork inspired desk chair, helps to make this office feel festive.

September 7, 2024, 6:01am Life

Looking for fun ways to design a space? Then why not consider fun color combinations. Read story

Tyrese Gibson stars in “1992,” new heist thriller set on the first day of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Tyrese Gibson relives LA riots in crime thriller ‘1992’

Tyrese Gibson stars in “1992,” new heist thriller set on the first day of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

September 7, 2024, 6:01am Entertainment

Tyrese Gibson was just 14 when the Rodney King verdict came out in 1992, exonerating the cops that beat him and setting off days of riots in Los Angeles. Read story

Maria and Tom in “Love Is Blind: U.K.” (Netflix)

U.K. gets own ‘Love is Blind’

Maria and Tom in “Love Is Blind: U.K.” (Netflix)

September 7, 2024, 6:01am Entertainment

but does it care about your accent? Read story