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Ask Amy: Retired couple misses social activities since the pandemic
A retired couple has seen their social life dwindle as many of the activities they used to participate in have been shut down.
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Miss Manners: Longtime friends lose minds over canceled dinner plans
A couple canceled dinner plans with old friends a month ago. Their friends are still fuming.
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Carolyn Hax: After holiday meals, guests rush the kitchen to claim the leftovers
When fellow guests rush the leftovers after big family holiday gatherings, is it okay to speak up on behalf of the hosts?
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Teen died from ultra-spicy ‘One Chip Challenge,’ autopsy finds
Paqui discontinued the product after 14-year-old Harris Wolobah died in September after eating the extremely spicy chip at school.
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We moved two years ago. I still hate it here. Give advice to this Hax question.
Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.
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This low-alcohol $14 malbec is lighter in calories but big on flavor
Plus, a crisp pinot grigio and a Napa Valley riesling for this week’s sips.
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Switchel, a drink dating to antiquity, is a refreshing way to cool off
Switchel is essentially old-timey Gatorade!
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This tomato, barley and bean stew is thrifty, hearty and flexible
Harissa, garlic and tomatoes provide the flavor in this one-pot vegan stew.
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Ask Sahaj: I live with my parents and generational trauma ‘runs the house’
How does a letter writer living with her emotionally immature parents put up boundaries?
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How to grow your best tomato
Whether your garden is in its first year or 50th, here’s how to get a bumper crop of homegrown tomatoes.
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Switchel
Sweet and tart, switchel, also known as haymaker’s punch, is essentially lemonade’s half-sibling, without all the squeezing.
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Ask Amy: I’m scared of my adult stepson who keeps losing his temper
He quit college, lost his job and lives with his dad and stepparent. They’ve become increasingly scared of his temper.
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Carolyn Hax: Fiancé plans to have a baby with someone else
The couple agreed not to have kids, but one of them now wants a baby with his biological-clock-watching friend.
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Miss Manners: Co-worker lies to avoid doing her job
A coworker has a habit of spreading misinformation to avoid doing her job.
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I accidentally befriended my ex-husband’s wife. Hax readers give advice.
Letter writer befriended a neighboring mom and her kids — without knowing she is married to her ex-husband.
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Cooking chat: What are those brown spots on a head of cauliflower?
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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8 recipes inspired by ‘Bridgerton’ for a grand watch party
Celebrate the new “Bridgerton” season by making a few of these sweet and savory recipes.
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These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet
With a nut-seed crust, jammy center and crumbly topping, these blueberry bars are a nourishing treat that’s not too sweet.
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The new dining reality: Smaller groups and shorter weeks
Restaurants are increasingly saying no to large parties of diners and are closing during the “dead” midweek, among other trends.
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The 26 best new restaurants in the D.C. area
The 26 top new restaurants in the D.C. area include Pastis, Moon Rabbit, Pascual, Bar Del Monte, Maple Room, Chay, El Presidente, Cielo Rojo and more.
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Our kids are growing up and pulling away. My husband is offended.
His kids are 11, 13 and 15 and are starting to pull away. He’s taking it personally.
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Puppy abandoned with heart-rending note is adopted, named Minerva
“Good Puppy. House Broken. Don’t Have A Name,” read the handwritten message with a pup who was was left at the Pennsylvania SPCA.
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Everything you may have missed at the 2024 Westminster Dog Show
Sage, a miniature poodle, was crowned Best in Show. But there were many more dramatic moments and photos of adorable dogs.
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8 red flags for renters — and how to detect them
Hunting for a new apartment? Watch out for these warning signs in the lease, the unit itself — and your potential landlord’s history.
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Barley Stew With Tomatoes, White Beans and Cabbage
Slightly spicy, this substantial one-pot vegan dish is made with garlic, harissa, tomatoes, cabbage, beans and barley.
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