All Stories from April 19, 2020 (Change date)
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Rockford businesses lean on each other to survive virusApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - Small businesses are leaning on each other in order to withstand the effects of the novel coronavirus. The 'œHere For Good'ť collection by the Rock...
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Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototypeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teen-age girls pile into her dad's car and head to a mechanic's workshop. They use back roads t...
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Pope dreams of post-virus world where inequalities abolishedApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is urging the faithful to use the coronavirus pandemic's 'œtime of trial'ť to prepare for a future where inequalities are abolished and the poor...
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High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoorsApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant light. Now there are a number of new, high-tech in...
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A few suggestions for plants that love the shadeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Q: My yard is mostly shaded. What perennials can I plant to bring my yard to life? A: Don't let shade deter you from planting a garden. There are plenty of perennials th...
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Mayapples can be that whimsical addition to your landscapeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Curious, unique and whimsical are a few adjectives that describe mayapples perfectly. Botanically named Podophyllum peltatum, mayapples are a native woodland perennial. ...
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As perennials emerge in spring, some may need to be dividedApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - It is best to divide most perennials in the spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. When dividing a plant, choose the strongest-looking parts of the plan...
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Beauty companies have captive audience of quarantined AmericansApr 19, 2020 6:18 am - Stuck inside with nowhere to go, Chloe Smith still makes sure she has her hair and nails done. The 17-year-old high school student has swapped her regular salon appointm...
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How to raid your retirement funds in a crisisApr 19, 2020 6:12 am - In an ideal world, your retirement accounts would be left alone for retirement. You've probably noticed that we're not living in an ideal world. Early withdrawals can ha...
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Record bankruptcies predicted in next year as unemployment soarsApr 19, 2020 6:10 am - Bankruptcies related to covid-19 shutdowns will set records in the next 12 months, according to Edward Altman, the professor emeritus at New York University's Stern Scho...