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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…
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!”
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…
Cannabis startup pulls out of CES tech show amid limits
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Canadian cannabis tech company has pulled out of the
CES Gadget Show: Flying taxis, toilet paper robots and more
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Flying taxis and a robot that can fetch toilet paper when you're stranded on the loo were among the technologies
Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainable
Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends study by horticulturalists with the University of Florida Institute …
The other fake meat: Impossible Foods unveils pork, sausage
After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate.
CES Gadget Show: Surveillance is in - and in a big way
From the face scanner that will check in some attendees to the cameras-everywhere array of digital products, the CES gadget show is all-in on surveillance technology — whether it calls it that or not.
CES tech show: Say no to junk food; machines make cocktails
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A wristband that will help you say “no" to junk food. A machine that will mix drinks for you.
Streaming TV programming for kids embraces iconic brands
NEW YORK (AP) — New technology. Same furry faces.
California officials sue billionaire over access to beach
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California officials are suing a billionaire who has been fighting for more than a decade to keep a secluded beach to himself, a move designed to ensure that the public always has access to the…
Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer.
Sustainability in the fashion industry faces an uphill climb
LONDON (AP) — Sustainability in fashion is a hot button topic, with retailers large and small racing to prove their green credentials, but the desire for new attire churns and the industry remains one of the world'…