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Weeds are taking over the cracks in my driveway. What can I do?Jul 30, 2025 4:43 pm - Our concrete driveway was poured with wooden spacers between the sections. Now the wood has rotted and weeds have taken over. How can I get rid of them?
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How Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren agreed on a sweeping housing packageJul 30, 2025 4:31 pm - A sweeping package of housing reforms is gaining rare bipartisan support in the Senate, raising hopes that Congress might be able to pass legislation that would incentivize local governments and private developers to build more homes.
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Hotter summers could be making us sicker in unexpected waysJul 30, 2025 4:01 pm - As the earth experiences hotter and hotter summers, new research using data from California emergency departments shows that the heat may be making us sicker than we know, and in ways we may not anticipate.
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Cherry tomatoes are summer’s tiny treasures. Here’s how to use them.Jul 30, 2025 5:44 am - At their peak, cherry tomatoes are a seasonal treasure best savored raw, but their taste can deepen when roasted, sautéed or simmered, adding pops of sweet acidity to a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re growing your own or purchasing pints at the grocery store or farmers market, here’s what you need to know about selecting, storing and cooking with cherry tomatoes.
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A cherry tomato bounty calls for this quick, luscious pasta sauceJul 30, 2025 5:35 am - Three pounds of cherry tomatoes turn into a luscious, garlicky sauce in about the same time it takes to boil a pot of pasta. Bonus: Since the tomatoes go in the skillet whole, you barely even need a knife for this.
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How to blanch fresh produce to preserve flavor, color and textureJul 30, 2025 5:28 am - We love fresh, seasonal produce for its superb flavor and vibrant color, especially during the summer. But these prized traits are fleeting. This is where blanching can come in to save the day, helping to keep those fruits and vegetables at their best to enjoy now or months later.
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5 common tomato problems and how to solve themJul 29, 2025 8:05 pm - Tomatoes are the quintessential summer garden crop, but they’re not always simple to grow.
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A celebrity couple made a horror movie about something truly scary: RelationshipsJul 29, 2025 12:34 pm - Horror movies have exploited any number of human fears over the decades. But credit the millennials with finally tapping into one of the most primal terrors of all: Commitment. That’s exactly what “Together” does.
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Honeydew and goat cheese level-up these chicken wrapsJul 29, 2025 5:31 am - Elevate chicken wraps to something memorable with creamy goat cheese, juicy honeydew melon and fragrant basil for a low-lift weeknight summer meal.
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Lamb chops with lemongrass and cumin are a feast for the sensesJul 29, 2025 4:50 am - Adapted from cookbook author Sonoko Sakai’s “Wafu Cooking,” the dish is an homage to Jingisukan, or the “Genghis Khan” barbecue dishes served in Hokkaido, Japan, where lamb has been raised since the late 19th century.
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