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For those with dogs and cats that will spend time outdoors, it's best to be aware of these potentially toxic plants.

Outdoor plants toxic to household pets

For those with dogs and cats that will spend time outdoors, it's best to be aware of these potentially toxic plants.

Research on reversing Alzheimer’s reveals lithium as potential key

Seven years of investigation by scientists at Harvard Medical School have revealed that the loss of the metal lithium plays a powerful role in Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that could lead to earlier detection, new treatments and a broader understanding of how the brain ages.

Skip the oven with these saucy skillet peaches and maple pecans

Ripe summer peaches simmer with a touch of maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla, and get topped with a maple pecan topping for a skillet dessert that requires minimal effort. Every bite boasts silky fruit in a sweet, fruity sauce reminiscent of peach pie filling, and crunchy candied pecans.

United Airlines tech issue that impacted more than 1,000 flights resolved, residual delays expected

A disruption to a system housing United Airlines' flight information that caused more than 1,000 delays has been resolved, but delays continued into Thursday.

To serve tarator as a refreshing starter soup, thin out the yogurt with water and dice the cucumber to your desired consistency. You can go for a chunky or fine dice, or even blend the ingredients into a frothy soup and serve in a glass.

Meet tarator, tzatziki’s lighter, more flexible cousin

Is it soup or is it salad? Could it be a sauce, too? With the right tweaks, tarator can be all three. This refreshing cold cucumber and yogurt concoction is especially popular in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. It’s refreshing, versatile and possibly one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever try.

Like these 2017 riders in Elgin, kids of all ages and abilities will enjoy a pedal parade tradition at Easterseals Bike for the Kids festival on Aug. 24.

Easterseals ride, festival mark 10 years of supporting adaptive cycling for kids

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley marks the 10th anniversary of Bike for the Kids, a community festival where riders, teams, and advocates support adaptive biking experiences and pediatric therapies for children with disabilities.

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The ‘write’ way to use AI in college essays

Writing a college admissions essay is a little bit like going through a job interview.