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Climate-warming gas leaks must be fixed by utilities in a new proposed rule

5:00am December 20, 2024

by Jeff Brady

Natural gas utilities likely will face stricter federal regulations for their climate-warming methane emissions. Among the biggest sources of leaks is the meter outside a gas customer's home.

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Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!

8:38am December 19, 2024

Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.

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Life Kit's most-read stories of 2024: Sleep myths, tipping etiquette, home design tricks

9:01am December 16, 2024

Comics, social etiquette and myth-busting stories ruled Life Kit in 2024. That includes guidance on what to do if a partner cheats — and how to tip at fast food joints.

Arctic Cathedral reflected in a frozen fjord at dusk

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

7:04am December 13, 2024

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.

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Dear Life Kit: My daughter was left out of the holiday newsletter — again!

5:00am December 12, 2024

A mother wonders why her father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?

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Don't think you're photogenic? Surprise yourself with these tried-and-true techniques

5:00am December 06, 2024

A model and a posing coach share poses, postures and facial expressions to help you take your best photo yet. Give them a try and let us know how they go!

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend

5:00am December 05, 2024

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.

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Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers

2:56pm November 26, 2024

People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.

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5 quick tricks to zap holiday stress

5:00am November 25, 2024

Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!

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8 kitchen hacks from 'Baking Show' judge Prue Leith: No points docked for using 'em!

2:16pm November 18, 2024

In her new cookbook, "Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom," chef and TV host Prue Leith reveals clever cooking tricks and shortcuts from her 65-year culinary career.

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