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Students make 250th anniversary quilt and learn American history
MOSES LAKE — Mount Rushmore, Uncle Sam, the White House and the Statue of Liberty are among the American icons imm…
Privacy, once hidden topic, gets attention at CES tech show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Once a hidden and under-the-radar topic, privacy got more attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas this week. Startups now volunteer information about how they’re securing your data and protec…
On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020
Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
CES tech show: Voice for the gas pump, sensors for the plant
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A connected world means paying for gas with your voice and sensing when a plant needs water.
Hollywood-backed Quibi thinks you'll pay for its video bites
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone — for a price.
Kitchens get smarter at CES tech show, not yet in many homes
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tell your refrigerator about your dietary preferences and it’ll concoct a recipe plan for the coming week, sending a shopping list to your smartphone when it notices you’ve run out of the right ing…
New Mexico to host world's largest meeting on chili peppers
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University is preparing to host the world's largest conference dedicated to chili peppers.
'Looks like a movie!' Traveling back in time to Tombstone
TOMBSTONE, Ariz. (AP) — “Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!”
CES Gadget Show: Pizza from robots, underwater scooters
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Robots were front and center at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. One even made pizza.
San Francisco's beloved Beefeater doorman to retire
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Another bit of old, quirky San Francisco will be no more when Tom Sweeney finally hangs up his white pressed collar and signature Beefeater jacket this weekend after more than four decades of o…
ASK A DESIGNER: Easy ways to brighten rooms in winter
When home designer and builder Marnie Oursler talks with clients about building their dream homes along the Delaware coast, their No. 1 request is having bright spaces with lots of natural light.
8 million student loan borrowers must do this in 2020
More than 8 million federal student loan borrowers use income-driven repayment plans. These plans can drop payments to $0 based on a borrower’s income and family size. And after 20 or 25 years — 10 if you work in p…
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Are child crusaders, heroes fair game for adult critics?
NEW YORK (AP) — The point where childhood ends and adulthood begins isn't as straightforward as it seems. Add the limelight and things can get complicated for young people who either voluntarily or through circumst…
On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020
Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
CES tech show: Voice for the gas pump, sensors for the plant
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A connected world means paying for gas with your voice and sensing when a plant needs water.