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You’ll want to bake the DoubleTree Hotel’s chocolate chip cookie recipe

June 9, 2020 at 9:46 a.m.

Some hotels use frequent-guest points programs to foster customer loyalty. The DoubleTree chain, a part of the Hilton universe, obviously believes in following a more instant gratification route by offering...

Collector owns both of Bob Dylan’s childhood homes — and his highchair

May 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — In his teeming Bob Dylan collection, Bill Pagel has more than 15,000 photos, 4,000 concert posters and 18 four-drawer file cabinets filled with manuscripts and ephemera. He owns...

A trip to Walberswick, England, a village on the Suffolk Coast just a few hours from London, leads to simple pleasures, such as a walk on a dirt path.

Daydreaming of the next trip: An English village in Suffolk waits, unchanged

May 26, 2020 at 3:12 p.m.

Walberswick, Suffolk, England: It's a tiny village on the coast that checks off every requisite of the classic English hamlet — minus the murders solved by a clever vicar or...

USAA will return $280 million more to auto policyholders because of reduced driving rates during the pandemic. Pictured is a Florida Highway Patrol officer is driving south along US 19 in early April.

Car insurance rebates are coming, but are they enough?

May 15, 2020 at 1:34 p.m.

Stay-at-home orders have meant Americans are driving less — and many insurers are giving policyholders a break that should appear soon in the mail or on their account. The discounts,...

3-foot-long Asian lizard goes AWOL from Minnesota home

May 15, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — There's a big Asian water monitor lizard crawling around somewhere in suburban Champlin, and its owner is hoping to get the reptile back. Champlin police on Tuesday put...

No yeast? Here’s the easy way to start a sourdough starter from a baking expert

May 12, 2020 at 10:17 a.m.

Would-be bread bakers, you're not mistaken. The spike in demand for flour and yeast that you're witnessing in supermarkets is real. "At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, people worried...

NBCUniversal says its video-streaming service Peacock will launch nationally in July, as planned, even though just a handful of its original series will be ready. The service was meant to have a mix of originals, classic shows and movies, and current NBC programming.

TV critic dives into NBC’s new streaming service, Peacock

May 6, 2020 at 8:35 a.m.

NBC won't officially launch Peacock, its entry into the streaming wars, until July 15. But early access is now available for free to Comcast subscribers. Don't get too excited. You...

Whether you do a <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/workout-exercise-fitness-home">free online workout class or exercise app</a>, regular physical activity can go a long way in keeping your stress level manageable. One study suggests that working adults who <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/fitness/low-impact-workouts-sweat">regularly break a sweat</a> had nearly half the perceived stress as those who didn't.

How to strengthen your resolve to exercise during quarantine

April 29, 2020 at 12:10 p.m.

The COVID-19 quarantine has left our routines in shambles, including our exercise routines. Without the structure provided by a daily schedule, it's easy to have workout sessions fall by the...

Feeling sluggish in quarantine? You can hop on a bike, perform some yoga, jump rope or follow fitness trainers who lead workouts online.

How to strengthen your resolve to exercise during quarantine

April 28, 2020 at 11:14 a.m.

The COVID-19 quarantine has left our routines in shambles, including our exercise routines. Without the structure provided by a daily schedule, it's easy to have workout sessions fall by the...

Unhappy Couple After an Argument in the Living Room at Home. Sad Pensive Young Girl Thinking of Relationships Problems Sitting on Sofa With Offended Boyfriend, Conflicts in Marriage, Upset Couple After Fight Dispute, Making Decision of Breaking Up Get Divorced

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How to help your marriage through the stress of quarantine

April 2, 2020 at 9:51 a.m.

"I was thinking we could adopt a puppy while we're all at home," said Joanne Moffitt, with a teasing tone in her voice. "Uh, that's a no," replied her husband,...

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