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Backyard tech for summer

August 6, 2019, 6:05am Life

Make the great outdoors even greater with cool gadgets to make life easier so you can further enjoy all of summer’s awesomeness. Read story

A row of yews along a house foundation in New Paltz, N.Y.

Topiary tips: Discover which trees and shrubs make the cut when making sculpture from plants

A row of yews along a house foundation in New Paltz, N.Y.

August 6, 2019, 6:05am Life

Topiary is the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — cubes, spheres, obelisks, animal shapes or combinations of these. Read story

Elevator etiquette: Chat or keep to self?

August 4, 2019, 6:05am Life

For most of us the accepted norm for an elevator ride is this: Get in and position yourself as far from others as possible, face forward, be still, stand up straight and stare silently at the door, or your cellphone, until you get to your floor. Is that really how… Read story

This combination of undated photos shows the back of patient Ryan Tucker before and after a series of laser tattoo removal procedures in Houston. Dr.

Tips for removing regrettable tattoo

This combination of undated photos shows the back of patient Ryan Tucker before and after a series of laser tattoo removal procedures in Houston. Dr.

August 4, 2019, 6:02am Life

Does your tattoo sport your old flame’s name? Or the one you got on a whim no longer fits your image? Read story

FILE - In this July 13, 2019 file photo, Kate, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex smiles while sitting in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch the women’s singles final match between Serena Williams, of the United States, and Romania’s Simona Halep on at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Meghan has guest edited the September issue of British Vogue with the theme “Forces for Change.” Royal officials say the issue coming out Aug. 2 features “change-makers united by their fearlessness in breaking barriers” and includes a conversation between Meghan and former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama.

Meghan launches clothing line

FILE - In this July 13, 2019 file photo, Kate, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex smiles while sitting in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch the women’s singles final match between Serena Williams, of the United States, and Romania’s Simona Halep on at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Meghan has guest edited the September issue of British Vogue with the theme “Forces for Change.” Royal officials say the issue coming out Aug. 2 features “change-makers united by their fearlessness in breaking barriers” and includes a conversation between Meghan and former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama.

August 4, 2019, 6:02am Life

The Duchess of Sussex is launching a clothing line to support a charity that helps unemployed women find work. Read story

Stephanie Traub has played pinball since she was a child growing up in the ’90s but became a competitive player in 2016, and is a regular in the Washington, D.C.-area pinball scene.

As competitive pinball sees revival, women taking their turn

Stephanie Traub has played pinball since she was a child growing up in the ’90s but became a competitive player in 2016, and is a regular in the Washington, D.C.-area pinball scene.

August 2, 2019, 6:00am Life

It’s a balmy spring evening, and the patio in front of Lyman’s Tavern in Washington, D.C., is deserted. Inside, people hover around a row of pinball machines: Attack From Mars, Star Wars, Eight Ball Deluxe, Red and Ted’s Road Show. The mechanical sounds of the games mix with players’ chatter;… Read story

Luke Alvarez, owner of Generic Brand Surfboards, stands with a custom-made surfboard in his shed in Tuckerton, New Jersey on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

Surfboards modified for those with disabilities

Luke Alvarez, owner of Generic Brand Surfboards, stands with a custom-made surfboard in his shed in Tuckerton, New Jersey on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

August 1, 2019, 6:05am Health Wire

Luke Alvarez has been lying to his dog. Read story

Tee off at the cathedral: House of worship adds mini-golf

July 30, 2019, 9:50am Life

Putts are joining prayers at Britain’s Rochester Cathedral, where a mini-golf course has been installed inside the medieval house of worship. Read story

People take part in a plant swap in Los Angeles. Plant swaps have become a popular way for amateur horticulturists to meet like-minded people while exchanging growing advice or rare plants.

Plant lovers find each other at swaps, online or in person

People take part in a plant swap in Los Angeles. Plant swaps have become a popular way for amateur horticulturists to meet like-minded people while exchanging growing advice or rare plants.

July 30, 2019, 6:01am Life

Plant lovers have long gotten together to trade seeds and growing advice, and the latest generation is following suit with modern plant swaps. Read story

Yellow jackets typically live in underground burrows although some species build paper nests elsewhere, as shown here. They can be vicious around people and pets and attack vigorously when threatened.

Take care around yellow jackets

Yellow jackets typically live in underground burrows although some species build paper nests elsewhere, as shown here. They can be vicious around people and pets and attack vigorously when threatened.

July 30, 2019, 6:01am Life

Yellow jackets play a supportive role in gardening but can be dangerous around families and pets. People sensitive to bee venom should be especially careful from August through October, when yellowjacket numbers peak. Read story