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The newest trend in LA office space: In-house studios for traveling influencers
For the trendiest tenants in Hollywood office buildings, it's the latest fad that goes way beyond designer furniture and art: mini studios
To capitalize on the never-ending flow of stars and influencers who come through ...Read more
Cooking without meat can be fun and flavorful. Here are 5 recipes to try
People choose to eat less meat for a variety of reasons, from religious and cultural to health benefits. But don’t forget: Meat-free dishes taste good, too.
With a run of springlike weather and the beginning of Lent, ...Read more
Quick Fix: Spanish Chicken with Rice (Tender Chicken and Savory Rice)
Using bone-in chicken thighs adds rich flavor and keeps the meat tender and juicy in this Spanish-inspired dinner.
The chicken simmers with rice, tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic, all brought together by the bold, ...Read more
Warm up your weekends with these winter brunch recipes
By the time winter reaches its midpoint, it is easy to feel like the only sensible plan is to hunker down and wait for brighter days. Hosting a winter brunch, though — something colorful, comforting and celebratory— ...Read more
Column: The rise and fall (and rise) of baking bread
I have been baking bread again, and it feels so good.
I don't know why I stopped. I suppose I didn't have time one day so I got a loaf from the fabulous bakery a couple of miles away. The fact that their bread is so good ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Small Household Habits That Quietly Drain Your Wallet
If money had a sound, the most annoying noise in your house wouldn't be the teenager's subwoofer or the dryer thumping an unbalanced load. It would be silence. The quiet drip of habits so small and ordinary that nobody ...Read more
A small town, a big factory and the SUV that changed one automaker's fortunes
Few travelers discover West Point, Georgia, by leafing through a glossy brochure waiting in a hotel lobby. It sits quietly along the slow-moving Chattahoochee River, some 80 miles southwest of Atlanta, a town that has been...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Nissan goes all out with Armada Platinum Reserve
When it comes to big SUVs, the market is flooded with options, from the Chevrolet Tahoe to Ford Expedition and even the Toyota Sequoia.
Plus, who could forget the Lexus LX, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Jeep Wagoneer? ...Read more
Auto review: Turbo Alfa Tonale proves less is more with Italian flair
Unburdened of its mission as the standard-bearer of an electric Alfa Romeo brand, the subcompact Tonale SUV can finally live la dolce vita.
For 2026, Alfa’s tasty, turbocharged, gas-fired appetizer is lighter, cheaper,...Read more
With fresh herbs and baby spinach, green goddess pasta tastes like spring
The recent spate of unexpected warm weather — how is it 60 degrees in February in Pittsburgh? — has got me thinking about spring, and I’ll bet it eased some of the blues that build up over a cold and dreary winter ...Read more
Dealers face prospect of Chinese autos: 'Eventually you'll get them'
U.S. auto dealers are increasingly wary of a possible industry shakeup ahead: Chinese vehicles entering the American market.
They have seen the signs. Chinese automakers showed off their electric vehicles at a January ...Read more
Taking the Kids: Visiting a unique Utah resort
Alessia Adriazola knows she’s one lucky vacationer. It’s not that she got a free trip somewhere, it’s that her experience at Sundance Resort in Utah was just as wonderful a few weeks ago as she remembered when she ...Read more
Stellantis weighs using China EV tech for affordable cars
Stellantis NV is considering tapping electric-vehicle technology from its Chinese partner Leapmotor to help lower costs across its mass-market European brands such as Fiat, Opel and Peugeot, according to people familiar ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: How can I stop neighbor from leaving dogs' waste in my yard?
Q: My neighbor down the block walks their dogs up and down the street. The dogs often relieve themselves on my lawn, and the neighbor doesn’t pick it up. It’s really getting old. What can I do about it? — Irwin
A: ...Read more
Stellantis reports first annual loss after massive EV charges
Stellantis NV on Thursday reported a 2025 net loss of $26.3 billion (22.3 billion euro), the first time the automaker has reported an annual loss since its 2021 formation and just two years after posting a record $20 ...Read more
Stellantis says no 2025 profit sharing checks for its US autoworkers. Here's why
Stellantis NV’s United Auto Workers employees will not receive a profit-sharing payout this year, a sharp turnaround from just two years ago when each worker took home nearly $14,000. The reason is simple: the company ...Read more
Tesla pushes back against California's regulators
Tesla is pushing back against California bureaucrats, suing the state's Department of Motor Vehicles for accusing it of false advertising.
California regulators say Tesla has misled consumers about the capabilities of its...Read more
Here's How: Make Sure a New Concrete Patio Lasts
Dear James: The concrete patio at my old house cracked a lot. I am adding one now in my newer house. Do you have some sizing guidelines and basic installation tips? -- Sean D.
Dear Sean: When installed properly, concrete ...Read more
Seattle Airbnb prices are spiking for World Cup. Should you rent your home?
Seattle residents will have a choice this summer: Get paid to ditch town for a few weeks, or learn to call soccer “football” in their own homes in exchange for hundreds of dollars. Many are considering renting out ...Read more
How does your dog judge you?
Female dogs prefer the competent person when opening a food container, researchers say.
“Dogs are highly sensitive to human behavior, and they evaluate us using both their direct experiences and from a third-party ...Read more
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