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Everyday Cheapskate: What I Prep Once in June to Save Time and Money All Summer
Every summer starts with good intentions: This will be the year we stay ahead of things. The year we don't waste food, lose track of sunscreen, or make six emergency grocery runs a week because nobody knows what's for ...Read more
UAW, GM axle supplier Dauch remain stuck in negotiations amid strike
Negotiators for striking United Auto Workers members and automotive supplier Dauch Corp. remain at odds in contract talks, the union said Friday.
"Welcome to another day of bargaining with a company that doesn't listen ...Read more
Will high gas prices change the auto industry again?
WASHINGTON — Gas prices have remained high due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But are they high enough to alter the business of the American auto industry?
Previous oil shocks driven by conflict in the Middle East ...Read more
Auto review: Toyota Corolla is the commuting sedan for 2026
As automakers vehicle lineups continue to swell and diversify, a simple fact remains: Consumers will always need commuter vehicles.
The sedan market continues to diminish in 2026, but Toyota seems determined to claim the ...Read more
Auto review: Affordably chic, Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata
MIAMI — Sleek, roomy and high-tech, today’s mainstream sedans are proof that affordability still exists in a U.S. market where average vehicle purchases have soared over $50K.
Take the terrific $30,945 Hyundai Sonata ...Read more
Auto review: The 2026 Audi A5 is a sensible sedan that earns admiration without a hint of tastelessness
The 2026 Audi A5 is what happens when a nation famous for precision engineering, orderly recycling, and incredible punctuality decides to build a car for people who enjoy driving, but don’t feel the need to announce it...Read more
'Bad Decision for a Good Cause:' August event in Chicago looks to set Malört world record
CHICAGO — From most cookies dunked in milk at one time to most sweet corn kernels eaten in 3 minutes with a toothpick, the Chicago area has seen its fair share of attempts at setting niche food-related world records. The...Read more
Taking the Kids: To an airport lounge
Check out the ramen library! We were at the most zen airport lounge I’ve visited – Korean Air’s new Prestige lounge at Incheon International Airport in Seoul.
Here, among other food and drink offerings, you can ...Read more
What are 'pocket listings' in real estate and why are they so controversial?
While the rise of pocket listings — when a residential property is put up for sale without being placed on the Multiple Listing Service — are tough to track, one local broker said it should concern anyone who is ...Read more
Ford recall tells owners not to drive certain Bronco Sports, Mavericks
Ford Motor Co. is advising owners of certain Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks not to drive their vehicle over the potential of a incorrectly installed part that could result in a driver losing control of ...Read more
First-time homebuyers face hurdles despite gradual improvement
The idea started with a sermon Micah Longmire heard at his Presbyterian church in Ogden, Utah, about the importance of grandparents in a child’s life.
Longmire, now 31, exchanged a look with his mother-in-law. “We ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: How can I avoid 'force-placed' insurance from my mortgage company?
Q: My insurance company just told me it will not renew my homeowners policy, and a few days later, my mortgage company warned that it will buy “lender-placed” insurance if I do not show proof of a new policy. I have ...Read more
On Gardening: Austin Pretty Limits will have you two-stepping in the garden
If you’ve got sun and want a touch of the tropics and baskets full of blooms, then Austin Pretty Limits oleander is for you.
Let’s address your cold hardiness concerns first. Austin Pretty Limits is cold hardy from ...Read more
Here's How: Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Dear James: My kitchen cabinets are original and solid, but I want something different, hopefully on a budget. Is it possible to just paint old cabinets instead of replacing the fronts? -- Ryan M.
Dear Ryan: Any older ...Read more
Autonomous weapons firm Anduril betting big on Seattle office, shipyard
SEATTLE — Defense contractor Anduril Industries is expanding in Seattle, with hiring plans to fill out what it calls its connected warfare headquarters.
After installing a small office in Seattle about six years ago, ...Read more
Why Pennsylvania is moving to regulate firms offering home equity investments
PITTSBURGH -- Wendy Gilch wasn’t looking for a new financial threat lurking in the housing market when she opened TikTok.
The Franklin Park, Pennsylvania, consumer advocate was researching a completely different problem...Read more
Rent-hike ban to protect fire victims ends despite gouging concerns
LOS ANGELES -- A rule intended to prevent rent gouging in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires has lapsed in Los Angeles County, possibly exposing some renters to hikes.
The executive order that blocked rent ...Read more
Home price cuts and canceled contracts were less likely in the Philly region than in most major metros in April
PHILADELPHIA -- Signs point to a stronger housing market last month in the Philadelphia region than in most other major metropolitan areas.
In the Philadelphia metro, home sales were less likely to fall through and ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Buckle Down and Save Up for Home Improvements
Today is a good day to reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out letters from two of my dear readers.
Dear Mary: We are homeowners with about $175,000 in equity, which we will need to buy a bigger house in the future. ...Read more
My Pet World: When pets send mixed signals — Cat biting and submissive peeing explained
Dear Cathy, I just read your article in the Chicago Tribune, and I hope that you can help me. My male cat is two years old, and I have had him since he was six weeks old. I am a longtime volunteer at an animal shelter and ...Read more
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