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How Morgan Spurlock’s ‘Super Size Me’ recast McDonald’s
Just as “Super Size Me” was being released in 2004, McDonald’s was phasing out super-sizing and introducing an exercise-focused Happy Meal. Coincidence?
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Why are my electric bills so high, even with ‘green’ appliances?
Your appliances probably aren’t the source of your high energy bills.
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I was homeless as a kid. Here’s how I survived.
When our mom suggested I busk with my violin on Fifth Avenue, I happily agreed. It beat picking through the trash bins to retrieve a 5-cent can.
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What to watch with your kids: ‘The Garfield Movie,’ ‘Furiosa’ and more
Common Sense Media also reviews “Atlas” and “Angry Birds Mystery Island.”
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World Central Kitchen draws criticism for its neutrality in Gaza
Dozens of World Central Kitchen staffers and volunteers, including Palestinian American chefs, push for it to call for a cease-fire in Gaza, despite neutrality rules.
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At STK Steakhouse, the ‘vibe’ is loud, expensive and largely tasteless
Go to STK Steakhouse, the new restaurant in the Marriott Marquis hotel, only if it’s unavoidable. And then, hopefully you’re not paying.
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Ask Amy column to end after 21 years
“I’m grateful that we’ve been able to help each other,” Amy Dickenson says as she announces the end of her advice column after 21 years.
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Carolyn Hax: Who misses their brother’s wedding to play a college football game?
A letter writer is stunned the groom’s brother — the best man — will miss their wedding to play a college football game.
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Miss Manners: How do I tell my dad to stop hitting on our waitresses?
A letter writer’s dad has a bad habit of hitting on servers at restaurants.
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Farfalle With Lemony Arugula and Pistachio Sauce
This quick Jamie Oliver recipe results in a vivid green pasta with a tart, peppery flavor.
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Can I call out my niece for homophobic posts? 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 $15 white wine is bright, crisp and pairs well with shellfish
Plus, a sauvignon blanc linked to Sarah Jessica Parker and a gorgeous French grenache to sip this week.
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A Spanish winemaker ditches cava for sparkling wine with native grapes
Raventós i Blanc, a wine producer in Spain, focuses on wines that express place, history and individuality.
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Need parenting advice? Meghan Leahy will answer your questions. (postponed to May 23| 12 p.m. ET)
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
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Grocers are finally lowering prices as consumers pull back
Retailers like Target, Walmart and Aldi have begun rolling back costs in their food aisles and on other household staples.
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This pasta salad has all the best parts of an antipasto spread
With sun-dried tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, salami and mozzarella, this pasta salad has all the things that make an antipasto platter sing.
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Ask Sahaj: Sister-in-law inserts herself into our kids’ playdates. Do I say something?
Letter writer’s son loves playing with his cousin, but her sister-in-law’s passive aggressive comments during their playdates is taking a toll.
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How to create a firefly-friendly backyard
Firefly populations are declining. These tips can help you turn your yard into an inviting habitat for the bioluminescent stars of summer.
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Ask Amy: Husband wants to ‘deepen’ friendship with single, younger woman
Husband proposed that he become even closer with a younger, single woman he finds “lively and interesting.”
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Miss Manners: Rude shopper’s comment hurt my husband
A shopper made a very rude comment about this letter writer’s husband at the grocery store.
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Italian Pasta Salad
Full of Italian pantry staples such as olives, capers, pepperoncini and sun-dried tomatoes, this pasta salad is packed with flavor.
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Carolyn Hax: Wife of local celebrity chef is tired of ‘foodie groupies’
Her celebrity-chef husband rose to fame during their marriage, and she feels shoved aside by his groupies.
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At state dinner for Kenya, Bidens set an American menu, sans ice cream
The Bidens will host a black-tie celebration on Thursday night for Kenyan president William Ruto, marking the sixth such soiree of the administration.
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