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What Is the SALT Deduction, and How Does It Benefit You?
The SALT deduction is a tax deduction to relieve Americans from high local taxes.
Summer on a Shoestring: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Budget Getaway
Even on a tight budget, you can create an unforgettable trip with a bit of strategic planning and a willingness to think creatively.
Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Loire Valley château that was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
Railroads, Innovation, and the Race for the New York Market
In ‘This Week in History,’ B&O Railroad’s dominance was undercut by a growing competitor, resulting in an industry-changing innovation.
Frans Hals’s ‘The Laughing Cavalier’
The life-size sitter has been called the ’most handsome man in art history.’
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14 Personal Rules That Make Every Day Better
A handful of well-chosen rules—like calm mornings or daily exercise—can help you live each day with more purpose.

Start Strong, End Well: 10 Ways to Make the Most of Every Day
A day is more purposeful if it has intentional routines, built-in fun, and connections that bring joy.

Old-Fashioned Summer Fruit Drinks That Still Refresh Today
If you’re craving something cold, crisp, and clean, try a cherry cordial or herb-infused lemonade.

Australian Native Honey Shows Promise Against Pathogen Behind Staph, Tinea: Research
The honey of Australian stingless bees has antimicrobial properties.

Railroads, Innovation, and the Race for the New York Market
In ‘This Week in History,’ B&O Railroad’s dominance was undercut by a growing competitor, resulting in an industry-changing innovation.

Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Loire Valley château that was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.

Lomo Saltado
This easy Lomo Saltado recipe is a family favorite beef stir-fry with fresh veggies and french fries.

‘Follow the Silenced’: COVID-19 and a Culture of Falsehood
Part 1 of this documentary review highlights the censorship of government and Big Pharma in pushing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Cover a Window Well
Left uncovered and open to the elements, a well can become a bottomless pit where leaves and debris collect, preventing sunlight from filtering inside.

More Ways to Simplify Your Life: The Homebody Edition
These tips won’t make your home look like a catalog, but they will make it run like a calmer, kinder version of what you’ve already got.

Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Recreate your favorite Chipotle-style meals at home with this copycat Chipotle chicken recipe—it’s flavorful, easy to make, and tastes just like the real thing.

Australian Native Honey Shows Promise Against Pathogen Behind Staph, Tinea: Research
The honey of Australian stingless bees has antimicrobial properties.

One-of-a-Kind NZ Stamp Could Fetch Tens of Thousands at Auction
A printing error and the fact that only one is known to be in existence will undoubtedly excite the world’s philatelists when the stamp goes on sale.

Living by Hand and by Heart
In an age when fancy gadgets and smart devices are easily accessible, working with the hands brings a renewed sense of purpose.

‘Bride Hard’: A Mash-Up Parody With Maybe a Few Too Many Lumps
Rebel Wilson breaks bad in this uneven ‘Die Hard’-‘Bridesmaids’ action hybrid.

‘Middlemarch’: The Power of Acceptance
Mary Ann Evans’s ‘Middlemarch’ reminds readers that mistakes are essential to moral growth.

An Insightful Study on the Complexity, Tragedy of Mers El-Kebir
Ryan Noppen’s ‘Mers El-Kebir 1940’ presents the British and French perspectives on whether an attack on a former ally was or was not necessary.

‘Finding Forrester’: Writing Well, Living Better
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ is about living your dreams.

An Educational Philosophy That Nourishes the Whole Child
Charlotte Mason lived in the 19th century, but her philosophy offers children an education full of life and wonder.

Back to Homeschool: 9 Ways to Prepare
From clearing the calendar to visualizing the first day of school, these ideas will help make next fall begin smoothly and stress-free.

Tech Policy Expert on Kids’ Digital Devices: ’Parental Controls Don’t Give Parents Real Control’
Tech policy expert Clare Morell discusses the harms of screen usage and offers a radical, refreshing solution.

7 Simple Ways to Hit Reset This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to turn the page on old habits and start over with a fresh slate.