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File this under No Surprise: According to a relatively recent poll, Americans’ favorite cheese is cheddar.

Swiss cheese comes in at No. 10. File that under I’m Totally Shocked.

If you had asked me — and I can’t ...Read more

When an automotive journalist drives somebody else’s car, the price of gas might not be top of mind. However, when said journalist takes a summer trip to visit relatives, state parks, and his old hometown, gas prices ...Read more

GAYDON, England — This week witnessed another luxury automobile unveiling. Yet this time, it seems to have wandered off script. Range Rover, the company that became fabulously wealthy convincing the world's affluent ...Read more

With the price of beef skyrocketing, chicken is becoming the backbone of the frugal kitchen. And why not? Chicken costs far less than beef and often less than pork too. Better yet, it's useful right down to the bones.

DON...Read more

Even chart-topping commuter vehicles are held to lower expectations by consumers than other types of vehicles. They serve a purpose, are relatively inexpensive, and have limited frills and no thrills.

But KIA has gained ...Read more

BROOKLYN, Michigan — In the year after Ford Custom Garage launched, offering special vehicle packages outfitted by dealers and upfitters before delivery to customers, sales have more than tripled this year over the last....Read more

Caleb Davies holds a rare title in the prediction market world: Millionaire winner.

The middle-aged suburban dad relies on a skilled background in finance and tech, plus computer forecasting tools he personally developed,...Read more

MEMPHIS ― Is candy food? Is the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla transportation?

Inspired by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division, the hell-raising hot hatch is a daily sugar high. WAUUUURGH! I nailed the throttle out of my cul-de-...Read more

Irish wolfhounds are among the most striking dogs in the world. Their tremendous height, rough coats and calm expressions give them an almost mythical presence. Yet living with one is less like owning a legendary creature ...Read more

Your pets may not understand fashion, but they understand patterns.

They notice the sound of your footsteps, the way you move through the house and whether you are preparing to leave. Shoes can mean a walk, a car ride or ...Read more

Check out the Mule’s Ear!

This one is actually a lot prettier than the animal’s ear. We’re talking about the yellow wildflower so named because the leaves are actually similar in shape to a mule’s ear, we learn on...Read more

U.S. auto safety regulators will start developing new requirements to ensure drivers and passengers can safely exit their vehicles, a significant move to address issues exposed by sometimes deadly incidents in which people...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The 2026 FIFA World Cup has wrapped, but some Angelenos who rented their homes to fans are still tallying up profits from a month of soccer frenzy in the city.

Driven by projections of massive tourism and ...Read more

Dear James: I have a beautiful cedar closet, but the scent has waned over the years. How can I refresh the scent? And do you have tips for building a new cedar closet? -- Bridget M.

Dear Bridget: A cedar closet not only ...Read more

The Garden Guy is dedicating this column to a fuchsia; so many of you are thinking this is a sure sign of the apocalypse. Wait ... this new fuchsia is rocking with August at the door.

The fuchsia I am talking about is Sun...Read more

BAKER, California — The walls are covered in graffiti, some glass is shattered, and most of the copper is gone.

But some 20 to 30 feet below ground in this Cold War-era bunker in the middle of the California desert, ...Read more

The small patch of dirt encircling Carmen Silverio Guardado's home bears fruit — lots of it. There are pomegranates, guavas, dragon fruit and nectarines. She also grows oregano and lemongrass, which she brews into a tea...Read more

Feeding a family is complicated enough without worrying about the cost of groceries. But here we are in a world where food costs continue to soar. If you're feeling a particularly sharp pinch at the supermarket, you're not...Read more