This year, there were attempts to restrict ballot initiatives in at least a dozen states Kaitlyn Radde and Laura Benshoff/NPRIn 2022, voters expanded Medicaid in South Dakota, legalized recreational marijuana in Missouri, and enshrined the right to an abortion in Michigan. This was po

Here are some New Year’s Resolutions, as Auld Lang Syne plays softly in the distanceAs I reflect on the year and think of how I want my 2023 to go, I tend to set a resolution or two. Do I ever stick to them? Absolutely not. Instead of coming up with something generic for myself, like drinking more

Three years of research has gone into the new 'kittiwakery' that will be built in Gateshead Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inboxAn innovative new nesting tower for the Tyne’s thriving kittiwake colony is set to be built on the Gateshead sh

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Greige really is the best of both worlds.Whilst grey is the arguably the most popular neutral in interior design today, 'greige,' a combination of grey and beige, is being favoured more and more for its c

Jeep isn’t done making minor updates to the 2023 Gladiator, and this one is minor. The automaker is adding the Earl exterior color to the model’s palette for the first time. It’s an extra $695 and is available to order now.The new color – a gray shade with hints of aquamarine – joins High

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. Keep your cool all summer long with these genius outdoor accessories.Your backyard beckons when the sun is out, but it’s tough to enjoy it during peak h

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Now that the holidays have come to an end, it’s time to get your home back in order. There’s no better time to purge your house of everything you

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. It can be potentially lethal to wild animals and birds.Households around the UK have been urged by the RSPCA to reconsider placing garden netting over their plants, after a sharp rise in the number of ani

The story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" appealed to me as a boy, and still does. I love climbing vines and grow many, including those that are perennial or annual flowers, along with some vegetables. Vines are a great way to save space and to get blossoms up and visible.In the vegetable garden I hav

Cloudy skies. Temps nearly steady around 30. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. A few clouds. Low 22F. Winds light and variable.The year 2022 saw the community gather for many momentous events. The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held for the first time since