Lifestyle
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Powdery mildew hits gardens in the late season, but isn’t a cause for concernSep 23, 2025 1:59 pm - Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting many plants in late summer, but is not a major concern at this time of year.
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This fall arugula salad piles on sweet apples and smoky, toasted nuts
Sep 23, 2025 5:37 am - Turn a simple arugula salad into something satisfying and memorable with caramelized apple wedges and rosemary- and smoked paprika-spiced nuts. Serve it as a starter, or turn it into a main course by adding soft goat cheese or grilled chicken.
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Cod and orzo get a classic Italian treatment in this skillet meal
Sep 23, 2025 4:48 am - Mild cod is treated to some of the richness of pasta Amatriciana in this one-pan dinner. First, for an unforgettably flavorful crust, coat the fish fillets in grated pecorino Romano and pan-fry until the cheese turns golden brown. In the same skillet, simmer orzo with bacon, sweet onions, smoky paprika and cherry tomatoes.
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Marcus Samuelsson’s chicken with mumbo sauce layers sweetness and spice
Sep 23, 2025 4:44 am - These roast chicken thighs, lacquered with a sweet and spicy mumbo sauce, are inspired by a dish at chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Marcus DC restaurant in Washington. The sauce is a staple of the city’s takeout joints, but Samuelsson’s version has layers of flavor that take it to new heights.
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High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat
Sep 23, 2025 4:37 am - Forget Philadelphia: In the far north of Sweden, locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat.
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Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
Sep 22, 2025 6:23 pm - With Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” and a Catholic cardinal calling him “a modern-day St. Paul,” some Kirk admirers suggest his...
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Living Lord Church makes a difference through ELCA service daySep 22, 2025 5:21 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett organized a "God's Work. Our Hands." day of service with 47 volunteers participating in various mission activities.
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Why do we watch birds? We all have our reasons, but the ‘Seven Pleasures of Birding’ is a good startSep 22, 2025 1:06 pm - In Jeff Reiter’s new book, “The Best of Words on Birds,” a central theme is that we should bird the way we want to, the way that feels best. Find your style and enjoy every experience.
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Saint Viator students support Special Olympics athletes at regional tournamentSep 22, 2025 10:23 am - Saint Viator High School student volunteers gained valuable social and emotional skills while assisting at the recent Special Olympics Illinois regional volleyball tournament.
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Trump administration set to tie Tylenol to autism risk, officials say
Sep 22, 2025 7:58 am - The Trump administration is expected to unveil new efforts on Monday exploring how one medication may be linked to autism and another one can treat it, according to four people with knowledge of the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement was not yet public.