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Carbon monoxide alarms sound off at end of life

May 30, 2020, 6:00am Life

BELLINGHAM -- Captain Dave Pethick and the Bellingham Fire Department can probably expect to get a few more calls like the one they received last week for a carbon monoxide alarm. Read story

In a video grab provided by SpellPundit, Navneeth Murali competes in the SpellPundit Online National Spelling Bee from Edison, N.J., Thursday, May 28, 2020. The 14-year-old eighth-grader, who won the event, came in with the most extensive spelling resume of anyone in the bee. When the two other remaining spellers misspelled words back to back before his turn, victory in the closest thing to a national spelling bee in this pandemic-disrupted year was his for the taking.

Tough words, little drama, familiar champ in virtual bee

In a video grab provided by SpellPundit, Navneeth Murali competes in the SpellPundit Online National Spelling Bee from Edison, N.J., Thursday, May 28, 2020. The 14-year-old eighth-grader, who won the event, came in with the most extensive spelling resume of anyone in the bee. When the two other remaining spellers misspelled words back to back before his turn, victory in the closest thing to a national spelling bee in this pandemic-disrupted year was his for the taking.

May 29, 2020, 8:52am Life

The upstart ex-spellers who launched an online spelling bee to fill the void left by the canceled Scripps National Spelling Bee had little trouble running an efficient, and sufficiently challenging, competition. Read story

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2005, file photo, former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam holds up the original copy of his dismissal letter he received from then Governor-General Sir John Kerr on Nov. 11, 1975, at a book launch in Sydney, Australia. The High Court&#039;s majority decision in historian Jenny Hocking&#039;s appeal on Friday, May 29, 2020 overturned lower court rulings that more than 200 letters between the monarch of Britain and Australia and Governor-General Sir John Kerr before he dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam&#039;s government were personal and might never be made public.

Australian court rules queen’s letters can be made public

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2005, file photo, former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam holds up the original copy of his dismissal letter he received from then Governor-General Sir John Kerr on Nov. 11, 1975, at a book launch in Sydney, Australia. The High Court&#039;s majority decision in historian Jenny Hocking&#039;s appeal on Friday, May 29, 2020 overturned lower court rulings that more than 200 letters between the monarch of Britain and Australia and Governor-General Sir John Kerr before he dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam&#039;s government were personal and might never be made public.

May 29, 2020, 8:35am Life

Australia’s highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975. Read story

Design Recipes: 10 summer tasks to help keep your checklist on track

May 29, 2020, 6:05am Life

Summer is the perfect time to take on some maintenance projects around your house and yard. Here are 10 summer tasks to help keep your checklist on track. Read story

In this screenshot provided by SpellPundit, spellers and organizers of the SpellPundit Online National Spelling Bee participate in semifinals Tuesday night, May 26, 2020. The bee was launched after the Scripps National Spelling Bee was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home

In this screenshot provided by SpellPundit, spellers and organizers of the SpellPundit Online National Spelling Bee participate in semifinals Tuesday night, May 26, 2020. The bee was launched after the Scripps National Spelling Bee was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 28, 2020, 8:49am Life

Like dozens of other veteran spellers in their final year of eligibility, Anson Cook had big plans for this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Astronauts Bob Behnken, left, and Doug Hurley in Hawthorne, Calif., during a joint training event between NASA and SpaceX in July.

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

Astronauts Bob Behnken, left, and Doug Hurley in Hawthorne, Calif., during a joint training event between NASA and SpaceX in July.

May 28, 2020, 6:05am Life

The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim. Read story

More than 80% of Americans see cycling as safer than taking public transportation at this time, according to an April survey of 1,000 Americans by manufacturer Trek Bicycle, one of the the biggest-selling brands in the U.S., and researcher Engine Insights.

Bicycle sales surge with Americans eager to get moving again

More than 80% of Americans see cycling as safer than taking public transportation at this time, according to an April survey of 1,000 Americans by manufacturer Trek Bicycle, one of the the biggest-selling brands in the U.S., and researcher Engine Insights.

May 24, 2020, 11:04am Life

Mike Olson, who owns 13 bike shops in Oregon and California, hasn’t had a moment’s peace. Read story

This undated photo provided by Gantri shows one of their lamps made from PLA, a product the San Francisco-based Gantri makes which processes corn kernels into a biodegradable thermoplastic fiber that can then be formed into a sturdy vegan plastic (Pottery Barn Teen)

Designers of home goods shifting toward sustainability

This undated photo provided by Gantri shows one of their lamps made from PLA, a product the San Francisco-based Gantri makes which processes corn kernels into a biodegradable thermoplastic fiber that can then be formed into a sturdy vegan plastic (Pottery Barn Teen)

May 23, 2020, 6:05am Life

With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things like bark, leaves and seeds transformed into vegan leather, fabric and organic plastic. Read story

A garden can not only bring outdoor enjoyment but color as well.

10 ideas that transform backyards into an entertainment oasis

A garden can not only bring outdoor enjoyment but color as well.

May 23, 2020, 6:03am Life

An outdoor space can easily be transformed into a backyard entertainment oasis. Amenities such as pools, outdoor kitchens, firepits, gardens and outdoor living and dining areas can add a lot as far as homeowner outdoor enjoyment. Whether you live in a city, suburban or rural setting, there are a number… Read story

This May 4, 2020, image made from video shows a scoop of tear gas flavor ice cream, in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong ice cream shop has created this flavor using pepper, in memory of all the tear gas fired by the Hong Kong police in recent months. The flavor is a sign of support for the pro-democracy movement, which is seeking to regain its momentum during the coronavirus pandemic, the shop&#039;s owner said.

Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream

This May 4, 2020, image made from video shows a scoop of tear gas flavor ice cream, in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong ice cream shop has created this flavor using pepper, in memory of all the tear gas fired by the Hong Kong police in recent months. The flavor is a sign of support for the pro-democracy movement, which is seeking to regain its momentum during the coronavirus pandemic, the shop&#039;s owner said.

May 15, 2020, 9:11am Life

Tear gas is among the new flavors at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. Read story