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As the seasons change, so do our homes. But seasonal styling can be simple and doesn’t always mean buying new things. It’s about making thoughtful adjustments that bring the warmth and coziness of fall and winter into your living spaces.

Seasonal styling: Transform your home for fall, winter

November 16, 2024, 5:10am Life

As the seasons change, so do our homes. But seasonal styling can be simple and doesn’t always mean buying new things. It’s about making thoughtful adjustments that bring the warmth and coziness of fall and winter into your living spaces. Read story

This Nov. 5, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows the spent, gangly flower spikes of a coleus plant on Long Island, New York. The plant’s blooming stage often surprises its gardeners, who typically plant it for its stunning foliage.

Plants prized for foliage may surprise with late-season flowers

November 16, 2024, 5:08am Life

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself he’s the only one who can’t handle longer strolls). And now that the weather is cooling, I’m noticing that some of the plants we encounter along the way look nothing like their mid-summer… Read story

Adoption coordinator Lexi Giannopoulos tries to get a grasp on a mouse that ran up her arm, which is one of nearly 1,000 fancy mice that were surrendered, at the New Hampshire SPCA, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Stratham, N.H.

New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents

November 15, 2024, 5:26pm Life

A group of mice is called a nest, but what do you call 1,000 of them in one animal shelter? Read story

FILE - Conan O'Brien arrives at a photo call for "Conan O'Brien Must Go" in Los Angeles on April 16, 2024.

TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

November 15, 2024, 10:01am Entertainment

A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien. Read story

FILE - From left; Celia Cruz, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan perform during the opening number of the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, in Los Angeles, Sept. 13, 2000.

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 wins album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party

November 15, 2024, 8:27am Entertainment

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 took home the album of the year trophy at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards for his “Radio Güira,” not long after receiving record of the year for “Mambo 23.” Read story

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome’s Colosseum

FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it’s reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

November 15, 2024, 7:59am Business

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “a more conscious tourism.” Read story

Smashed Cheese food truck offers a fresh take on burgers in Vancouver

Garlic bacon smash from Smashed Cheese is with provolone, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and roasted garlic and onion jam.

November 15, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

While making breakfast burritos for her family during the pandemic, Michelle Tomerlin had a revelation. After 15 years of running a housecleaning business, she didn’t find it challenging. She wanted to open a food truck. Burgers and tacos are her favorite foods. Since there are so many taco trucks in… Read story