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Guest workers and beyond: The Bracero Program
The Bracero Program was an agreement with Mexico, originally crafted during World War II to ease labor shortages i…
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey tell travelers from states with rising coronavirus rates to isolate for 14 days
NEW YORK (AP) — New York, Connecticut and New Jersey tell travelers from states with rising coronavirus rates to isolate for 14 days.
Travelers to NY, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate
NEW YORK (AP) — New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high coronavirus infection rates to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, beginning Thursday, the three governors said.
Edmunds recommends 5 SUVs for cargo space, fuel economy
Many people like SUVs because of the greater cargo space and a higher driving position they provide compared to a sedan. But one of the typical trade-offs is reduced fuel economy.
Liz Weston: How ‘maximizers’ can cut decision-making angst
No one wants to waste money, but some of us go overboard trying to get the best possible deal.
VIRUS DIARY: Trying to work while the mind works against you
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — This is for you out there who’ve found it hard to cope with coping. You who dutifully tried meditation, yoga, baking, knitting, plant-rearing and general self-care even before the pandemic and e…
Scottish grandmother climbs a mountain, one step at a time
LONDON (AP) — In the end, Margaret Payne scaled her mountain, one step at a time.
Making the most of your outdoor space, no matter how small
Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled, and rooms reorganized.
Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Americans have never been more ready to get out of the house and bask in the sun. Warm-weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches, with Florida — particularly Key…
Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors
Jason Ward fell in love with birds at age 14 when he spotted a peregrine falcon outside the homeless shelter where he was staying with his family.
Simple design steps can take your garden to the next level
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The flower beds are finished, the vegetables are growing, and yet something could be missing from the backyard landscape: That “wow” factor.
Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now
Did you find yourself cooped up during the pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders, blankly staring at the walls of your house, longing for more?
With no students, small college town worries over future
What happens to a college town when the students disappear? Ithaca, a small upstate New York city nearby gorges and vineyards, is finding out.
Is it safe to form a COVID-19 'support bubble' with friends?
Is it safe to form a COVID-19 “support bubble” with friends?
Wahluke teacher takes kids where the learning is
MATTAWA — Wahluke Junior High science teacher Mike Bosko’s background paid some dividends this year.
Potato pioneer Sam Driggs looked ahead, got it right
MOSES LAKE — Sam Driggs was one of those guys who looked ahead – and when he did, he was right about what was going to happen.