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If you knew little or nothing about Ronald Reagan and you were to form your opinion of our 40th president on the content of the hagiographic “Reagan,” you would come away believing he single-handedly saved the Screen Actors Guild from being overrun by communists, was the most loving husband this side of George Bailey, was always the most charming man in any room, and sailed through eight majestic years in office with only a whiff of scandal or setback.

DEAR ABBY: I have a neighbor I truly love. I garden; she does not. Despite my asking her two years ago not to take any of my asparagus, yesterday she mentioned in conversation, "I love your asparagus. Sometimes I pick some for myself."

This summer, Apple gave websites more control over whether the company could train its AI models on their data. Major publishers and platforms like The New York Times and Facebook have already opted out.

The weirdest thing happened to me recently. I ordered some groceries on Amazon Fresh. When you check out, Amazon recommends more things you might like to buy, usually related to your purchase. But this time, Amazon offered up “Treatments for High Cholesterol” along with a link for an Amazon One Medical consultation as well as […]

With no loyalty to an era or approach, her new album boasts the hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.”

Advocates say the state needs to do more to plan for and support a fast-growing population of older residents. Lawmakers are considering a new state agency.

For years, the corner in south Minneapolis was desolate. Now it’s a neighborhood destination because of women-owned businesses anchoring the corner.

"This is always one of the stops. We do not miss this.” 

It might be the happiest place in the Lost Sierra.

How Haitian women fought in the first large-scale rebellion by enslaved people

The Glen Ellen property includes a 42-acre vineyard and Jack London State Park for a neighbor.

Southern California has redwood trees too, if you know where to look.

The creative writing program is the most popular minor at Stanford.

Many believe that the Fed will begin its rate cutting cycle in September.

“I thought about setting up an online fundraiser, but don’t know if anyone would help me.”

The collection will be available at Bandier, Carbon38 and Tennis Warehouse.

Since opening last October, Le Père's Orchard Street store has become a hub for surprise block parties with music discovery at the forefront.

It can feel mortifying, but that shouldn't stand in your way.

Friendship forged between Kamala Harris and Beau Biden still shapes our politics

China invested a total of $676 billion in its energy transition last year, the Chinese authorities said on Thursday in a white paper on the country’s renewable energy market and energy pathways forward. China led global investments in low-carbon energy in 2023, China’s State Council Information Office said in the white paper “China's Energy Transition”. Since 2013, China has been responsible for over 40% of the annual additions to global renewable energy capacity. Last year, China’s newly installed... Читать дальше...

Valleyfield-based Proslat uses automation to bring production to Quebec.

Which people with the organization could make a run at NHL hardware?

With apologies to Kris Letang’s Masterton in 2023, the Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t won a major NHL on-ice award since Sidney Crosby took the Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard trophy and Conn Smythe in 2017. Odds are they won’t be reversing that trend in 2024-25, but there are a couple interesting possibilities to stew over.

Calder Trophy

Rutger McGroarty’s odds have skyrocketed since the trade to the Penguins, up... Читать дальше...