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GM beats profit expectations in first quarter, increases guidance for 2024
General Motors Co. beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, delivering first-quarter net income of $3 billion on revenue of $43 billion.
The Detroit automaker increased its guidance for the year of adjusted earnings to ...Read more
Escaped dog shuts down traffic in underground tunnel
(UPI) Workers with an Australian toll road operator came to the rescue of a dog that went for a run down a highway tunnel -- and nearly ruined a family wedding.
Transurban, which operates the Legacy Tunnel under the city ...Read more
Ex-etiquette: Exes at odds in the wedding party
Q: My sister is getting married, and her fiance has asked my ex to be his best man. My ex and I don't get along very well and I have asked her fiance to reconsider many times, but he refuses to consider how I might feel. I...Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Glimpse the ancient past in northeast England
While southern England gets most of the glory – and the tourists – the country's far northeastern corner harbors some of England’s best historical sights. Hadrian’s Wall serves as a reminder that this was once an ...Read more
Celebrity Travel: Go away with Wilson Cruz
Thirty years ago, Wilson Cruz made history as the first openly gay actor portraying a gay role on a television series. The critically-acclaimed “My So-Called Life” jump-started a career that would include the films “...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Know Your Cheapskate Etiquette
Face it. Living below your means and staying out of debt, especially in the inflationary times in which America finds itself, requires a good bit of creativity. We have to get pretty clever to stretch a buck.
But just how...Read more
EatingWell: Serve blueberry-studded lemon-ricotta cupcakes at your next party for a sweet treat
These blueberry-lemon cupcakes are so light and delicious, it’s hard to eat just one! The blueberries burst in your mouth and the glaze gives an extra boost of sweet-tart lemon flavor. Serve these easy cupcakes at a ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: Kava
Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific.
Overview
The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or ...Read more
Seriously Simple: California eggplant dip is a mellow, tasty springtime appetizer
Caponata, the Sicilian eggplant appetizer, is often served at room temperature on toasted croutons. Traditionally it includes tomatoes, eggplant, onions and capers to produce a pronounced sweet and sour taste. Baked ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Crispy chicken tacos and chile-spiked sorbet are the perfect pairing for your Cinco de Mayo menu
A certain young family member requests tacos for most meals. The cooks in her life happily oblige with everything from ground beef tacos to butternut and black bean versions. When spicy is requested, we suggest pork ...Read more
The Kitchn: The 4 best types of bread for delicious French toast
French toast is a breakfast staple for the ages. It has a long history and is eaten in many forms all over the world (homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3216503">Read more
The Kitchn: My Italian family’s secret makes this pasta taste better than any restaurant
Drawing from my family’s recipe collection, this rendition of penne alla vodka captures the essence of New Jersey Italian American cooking. Here, a blend of simple ingredients — tomatoes, vodka, heavy cream, and ...Read more
Missing dog found 17 days after escape at Melbourne Airport
(UPI) A dog who went missing at the Melbourne Airport in Australia was reunited with his owner in Wales after a 17-day search.
The dog, named Milo, had been due to travel home to Swansea, Wales, with owner Jason Whatnall ...Read more
Honda nears deal with Canada to boost electric vehicle capacity
Canada is on the verge of an agreement with Honda Motor Co. that would see the Japanese firm build electric vehicles and their components in the province of Ontario, according to people familiar with the matter.
The deal,...Read more
Survey: More than 1 in 3 American travelers plan to go into debt for their summer vacations this year
Perhaps your summers hold fond memories of strolling along the beach, hiking mountains or trying new foods at a destination hundreds of miles from home. If so, are you planning to keep the travel streak going this year? ...Read more
Elon Musk and Tesla: Is the CEO's controversial behavior responsible for company's struggles?
The richest man in the world says and does what he wants. And often, it’s contentious and provocative.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has attacked U.S. election integrity, embraced white-supremacist propaganda and accused ...Read more
'Keeps the momentum': What the UAW's Volkswagen win means for its organizing campaign
The United Auto Workers’ organizing victory at Volkswagen AG's plant in Tennessee is a critical early momentum-builder as the union turns to more auto and battery plants across the South, experts say, but further ...Read more
Chive Butter Biscuits
Chives...
My chives were the first thing to come up in my herb garden every year. As soon as the snow melted I could see their little heads popping up through the soil. By the time it was warm enough to actually ...Read more
Thrivent has found a way for everday folks to get a piece of the private equity market
Private equity has been an outperforming investment options for years, but it's not been an option for most investors.
Private equity investment options have generally been reserved for institutional investors or people ...Read more
99 Cents Only stores are closing. How I spent $20 in groceries at other discount chains
LOS ANGELES -- The checkout lines stretched far into the aisles of the 99 Cents Only store in Beverly Grove on a recent Monday afternoon. Red and black signs that read "Store Closing Sale" greeted shoppers at the entrance....Read more