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How to revive your love of books in 2026

People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to close the book on old habits and start again.

Using a new year to envision a new version of ourselves

The turning of the calendar is an opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months, and to move toward progress and growth.

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Moderna vaccine shows 94.5% success, company says

Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial, a second dash of hope in the global race for a shot to tame a resurgent virus.

Wait until spring to prune pomegranate trees

To increase the size of pomegranate fruit, focus on pruning, applying fertilizer and watering enough so the plant doesn’t get droughty. Right now, because it is late fall and it is getting colder, there is nothing to do.

Removing ceramic tile not difficult, just messy

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash? Also, is there something that dissolves grout or is it something that has to be chipped away?

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