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The EPA is canceling nearly 800 environmental justice grants, court filing revealsApr 29, 2025 3:41 pm - The Environmental Protection Agency plans to cancel a total of 781 grants issued under President Joe Biden, EPA lawyers wrote in a little-noticed court filing last week, ...
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after attempted board firingsApr 29, 2025 3:27 pm - The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a nonprofit organization created by Congress that provides funding to public broadcasters such as NPR and PBS, sued the Trump adm...
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Is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s jam worth the splurge? Tasters weigh in.Apr 29, 2025 5:54 am - One year of anticipation, one Netflix show and a brand name change later, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex finally released her new line of As Ever provisions on April 2. It sold out in less than an hour. Here, three professional bakers do a blind taste test to find out where Meghan’s As Ever Raspberry Spread stacks up against other popular brands.
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How to use all those takeout chopsticks in your junk drawerApr 29, 2025 5:18 am - You can do more with that stash of takeout chopsticks clogging up your junk drawer than just eating with them or tossing them out in frustration. Here are some creative ways to get use out of them before bidding them a fond farewell.
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Pork chops in a strawberry port sauce lean into the fruit’s savory sideApr 29, 2025 4:52 am - A sweet-savory strawberry sauce made with ruby port is the perfect match for seared pork chops. Ginger, black pepper and lemon juice add a touch of spice to balance the fruit and fortified wine. Serve it with simply cooked green vegetables, such as sautéed green beans or steamed asparagus, and crusty bread to mop up the luscious sauce.
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Depression stole her drive to cook. Recipes like this curry brought it back.Apr 29, 2025 4:50 am - This rendition of matar paneer, a popular Indian curry, uses cashews to bring a velvety creaminess to the sauce that enrobes cubes of firm cheese, two types of peas and cherry tomatoes. The combination of spices results in a gentle but noticeable heat, which is easy to adjust.
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One piece of advice helped me navigate my partner’s dementiaApr 28, 2025 8:15 pm - Caring for her partner with dementia, Sue Dickman was mired in the tasks of caregiving, navigating applications to programs offering assistance and hitting stumbling block after stumbling block. Then one day, a physician said something that allowed her to shift her thought process and find peace in the tough decisions she faced.
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Civil rights lawyers leave en masse as Justice Department mission shiftsApr 28, 2025 7:56 pm - The new head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division is dramatically reshaping the office to propel President Donald Trump’s social agenda, prompting the depart...
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Centenarians share their longevity formula: ‘Staying busy gives you purpose’Apr 28, 2025 7:01 pm - Extending working life, volunteering and regular socializing may slow aging and reduce premature death risk. Studies link these activities to a stronger sense of purpose, which is associated with increased longevity and lower all-cause mortality. Here, some centenarians share their key to longevity.
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Carolyn Hax: Dinner guest feels ‘censored’ by one person’s no-politics pleaApr 28, 2025 8:57 am - Woman shuts down political talk at a dinner party, leaving the other person feeling resentful. Carolyn Hax says have sympathy for the overwhelmed person and don’t force the issue.