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Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area

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Strong Santa Ana winds hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles -- again

2:21pm January 20, 2025

Nearly two weeks after the start of two of the most devastating wildfires to hit the Los Angeles area, Southern California is under an extreme fire risk warning again.

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How to quickly find something you lost: 10 clever and practical techniques

5:00am January 07, 2025

NPR readers share their best methods for finding missing objects — from tiny screws to lost wallets. One favorite tip? Use a good flashlight.

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5 financial habits to leave behind for a more prosperous new year

5:00am January 04, 2025

As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less-than-ideal money habits: impulse purchases, out-of-control credit card debt and the trap of lifestyle creep.

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New Year's resolution ideas: 25 fun and practical goals to reach for in 2025

5:00am January 01, 2025

Can't think of a good New Year's resolution? We've got suggestions. Whether it's to stay out of debt or get your first tattoo, our expert guides can help make your goals a reality.

Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works

5:00am December 28, 2024

If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 alcohol-free.

Giving up alcohol for Dry January? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

5:00am December 26, 2024

If your New Year's resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Dry January newsletter series, and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month.

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'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What to say to a grieving friend

5:00am December 23, 2024

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

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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.