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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89Sep 16, 2025 7:36 am - Robert Redford, an actor whose beach-god looks and subtle magnetism in films such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men” made him one of the biggest movie stars of all time, but who forged an even more profound legacy in cinema as a patron saint of American independent film, died Sept. 16 at his home near Provo, Utah. He was 89.
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The classy lavender tonic is a zero-proof blend of bitter and sweetSep 16, 2025 5:48 am - Originally, tonic water was intended for saving lives, not making cocktails. To experience tonic’s transformative powers for yourself, try this lavender-honey tonic. It’s soft and floral, with just enough bitterness to keep it grown-up.
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Pear overnight oats show why this breakfast has stood the test of timeSep 16, 2025 5:38 am - Grated pears and golden raisins add a gentle sweetness to these overnight oats, while milk, yogurt, nuts and seeds pack it with protein, body and crunch. Fragrant with vanilla, cinnamon and ginger, it’s a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack.
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Gochujang is the savory, spicy key to this easy eggplant stir-frySep 16, 2025 4:45 am - The fermented soybean and chile paste gochujang adds funky spice to this simple eggplant stir-fry flavored with garlic and ginger. Toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar add nutty depth and a touch of acidity to perk up the entire dish. Serve with steamed rice for a quick meal.
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National park to remove photo of enslaved man’s scarsSep 15, 2025 7:02 pm - The Trump administration has ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks, according to four people familiar with the matter, including a historic photograph of a formerly enslaved man showing scars on his back.
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Hate the time change? New evidence says it could even harm your health.Sep 15, 2025 2:36 pm - Twice a year, Americans grumble about the inconvenience and sleep disruption of seasonal time changes, but there’s more to our grudge against springing forward and falling back. New evidence shows we’d all be a little less prone to obesity and strokes if we ditched the switch, according to a study Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Housing costs squeeze owners and renters alike, outpacing inflationSep 13, 2025 12:46 pm - Housing costs rose faster than inflation last year for renters and owners alike, according to new Census Bureau data that paints a vivid picture of the growing financial burden of finding and affording a home in the United States.
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‘The Long Walk’ more like the long talk, with grisly violence thrown inSep 12, 2025 8:14 am - Where the “Hunger Games” franchise is an exercise in maximalist world-building, Stephen King’s book “The Long Walk ” is on the minimalist side and leaves much to the imagination. So does the new film, even though it covers more than 300 miles and five days.
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What you should know about burned foods and cancer riskSep 12, 2025 7:54 am - Many of us love our seared steaks and grilled burgers and hot dogs. But when it comes to these blackened, charred and smoked meats, moderation is key, some experts said.
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‘Listen to your body’: 5 warning signs of a heart attackSep 12, 2025 7:50 am - Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart stops or slows, often because a plaque rupture causes a blood clot that blocks a coronary artery, cardiologists say. But not all heart attacks are the same, and there are other warning signs people don’t typically think of.