Think of kitchen design styles like fashion. Some trends come and go (jean silhouettes, the height of socks), while other elements (say, a white button-down shirt) will be timeless generation after generation. The biggest difference between home design and your wardrobe? Renovating a kitchen once you’re tired of a style...

8 Kitchen Design Styles That Are No Longer Trendy, According to Designers

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Two color families in particular will be especially trendy.

5 Paint Colors That Will Take Over in 2025, According to Interior Designers

Homes & Gardens

Choose the perfect rug color to complement a gray couch with recommendations from designers

What rug color goes best with a gray couch? Interior designer's favorite fail-safe combinations

Dubbed as the ideal neutral by designers who often use it in their own homes, Farrow and Ball's Pink Ground is a versatile shade if you know how to get it right

How to decorate with Farrow and Ball's Pink Ground – 7 designers share how they use this perfect pink shade

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Georgia State

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Stuck with a small dining space? There's no need to fret—with these helpful designer tips, you'll be well on your way to designing a more spacious looking room in no time. Here, Southern experts weigh in with useful insights regarding furniture shape, wall color, and much more. Keep Scale...

How To Make A Small Dining Room Feel Bigger, According To Designers

Sanford, FL

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

A backpack is an essential for students, commuters, and hikers. Most fabric backpacks should be cleaned once or twice a year to remove accumulated dirt and bacteria. Washing and cleaning a backpack is easy to do by following these 6 simple steps. Can You Clean a Backpack in the Washing...

How to Wash a Backpack Without Ruining It In Just a Few Easy Steps

Pesky ground bees digging in your yard? It is important to know how to get rid of them fast, but also safely—we don't want any bee stings to occur. Because these insects are pollinators, you should, ideally, leave ground bees alone. But you don't want the fear of a sting to keep you from enjoying your yard. The good news: there are ways to address the problem of ground bees.

How to Get Rid of Ground Bees in Your Yard Safely in Just 8 Easy Steps

Alameda, CA

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The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Cooking With Maryann

Coconut shrimp is such a treat! It's sweet, savory, golden, crispy goodness is completely addicting. It checks off all the boxes for a great appetizer or the main star of the night. Start to finish, this only takes about 20-30 minutes. Here's what you need to make two servings:

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Every item on this page was chosen by a Woman's Day editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When shopping for a small space or with a tight budget, a small sofa will be your best friend. You can get all of the same features you love in a large couch but in a compact form. We’re talking sectionals sofas, L-shaped sofas, sleeper sofas, and more. So we wrangled up a list of the best small couches to fit any space or specification necessary. These picks are perfect for an apartment, dorm, home office, or any tight space that needs a cozy, functional element.

The 10 Best Couches for Small Spaces in 2024, According to an Interior Designer

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Extreme heat waves are stressful for almost every type of plant in your garden, from flowers and vegetables to shrubs and trees—but especially for container-grown plants. During periods of high temperatures, you should monitor conditions, watering lawns and established plants deeply at least twice a week. Container-grown plants may require watering twice a day.

How Often Should You Water Your Garden in Extremely Hot Weather? We Asked an Expert

Florida State

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

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Is Beige the New Gray? We Asked Designers for Their Thoughts on the New Go-To Neutral

While it’s been predicted for quite a while now that the once-favored gray is on its way out, that certainly doesn’t mean neutrals are going away...

Is Beige the New Gray? We Asked Designers for Their Thoughts on the New Go-To Neutral

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