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TikTok star Noodle the pug dies at age 14

TikTok star Noodle the pug dies at age 14

Jonathan Graziano took to TikTok to announce the sad news to his 4.4 million followers on Saturday. Noodles won fans over with a game called "no bones" to decide what kind of day it was.
by Ashley Ahn

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The rules of improv can make you funnier. They can also make you more confident.

The rules of improv can make you funnier. They can also make you more confident.

Improv comedy is about more than making people laugh. It can help performers be more creative and self-assured — and combat anxiety, both on and off stage.
by Oluwakemi Aladesuyi and Audrey Nguyen

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When should you put up Christmas lights? A new survey illuminates an evergreen debate

When should you put up Christmas lights? A new survey illuminates an evergreen debate

The age-old debate is back: When is the acceptable time to put up Christmas lights? A survey says Dec. 1 is a popular date, but some people — especially in Georgia — like to start sooner.
by Adam Bearne

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Stephanie Hansen dishes on the recipes in her new cookbook 'True North Cabin Cookbook'

Stephanie Hansen dishes on the recipes in her new cookbook 'True North Cabin Cookbook'

Stephanie Hansen, from FM 107 and The Jason Show talks with host Cathy Wurzer about her new cookbook “True North Cabin Cookbook” and winter cooking with a summer cabin feel.
by Britt Aamodt and Cathy Wurzer

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It's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year

It's no trick; Merriam-Webster says 'gaslighting' is the word of the year

Online searches for the word "gaslighting" on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740 percent in 2022 over the year before, leading the reference publishing company to name it the word of the year.
by The Associated Press

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Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Throw your guests some curveballs this Thanksgiving, with pickled berries instead of bacon on your brussels sprouts, a turkey stuffed with egg roll filling instead of bread stuffing, or by finally nailing the mashed potatoes.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Heidi Raschke

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