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Struggling Suns Meet the Magic While Looking to End a Four-Game Skid

Phoenix and Orlando, each 12th in their conference, face off with both teams in need of wins.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 5, 20261 min

Cruz says GOP fell short on cost of living after midterm setback

The Texas senator said Republicans didn't do enough to answer voters' worries about household costs.

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Plan a cook for eight people

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GuideGolfDean ShawNov 5, 20265 min

Match the putter to your stroke, then stop shopping

A ten-minute test tells you whether you need a blade or a mallet. After that, the best deal is usually a used one.

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Cars5 min read

Read your transmission fluid before the shop reads your wallet

A white paper towel and five minutes in your driveway can tell you whether your transmission is fine, aging, or already in trouble.

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How many days a week are you actually training?

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 5, 20261 min

California Voters Reject Prop. 40 Billionaire Tax, Approve Bond Measures

Voters turned down several propositions, including a proposed one-time tax on billionaires, while backing a number of bond measures.

BRO TakeGadgetsDean ShawNov 5, 20265 min

Stop asking one speaker to do both jobs

The speaker you carry and the speaker you keep are different tools. Buy them for different reasons, or you'll overpay for one and be let down by both.

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GuideMoneyRay OkonkwoNov 5, 20265 min

Twelve months of statements will tell you what budgets won't

One weekend, one spreadsheet, and an honest look at where your money goes. Most leaks are small, and they add up to thousands.

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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarNov 5, 20266 min

Skip the paracord bracelet and carry a real hank of cord

Fifty feet of cord and five knots will run a tarp, a bear bag, a clothesline and a repair job. Here's how to pack it and use it without hurting the woods.

GuideSkillsWes DunbarNov 5, 20266 min

Sharpen a handsaw at the bench and keep every tooth

A marker, a three-corner file and a steady count will bring a dull handsaw back. Rush it and you'll make the saw worse than it was.

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Build me a 30-day training plan around two sessions a week

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GuideFamilyCal BrennanNov 4, 20265 min

Your kid's first paycheck is a test, and you're taking it too

He's holding $187 for two weeks of bussing tables. What you say in the next ten seconds matters more than what you say all year.

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GuideSchool & LearningAde FisherNov 4, 20265 min

Before you switch to classical, test it for one semester

Classical education can change a household for the better. It can also eat a year if you buy the whole box first. Here's how to try it without betting the farm.

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What was your first ever job?

GuideMomsNina CastellanNov 4, 20266 min

The Basket on the Stairs Isn't a Character Flaw

When you can't make yourself start the simplest thing, it's usually not laziness. It's a tank that's been empty for months, and it can be refilled.

BRO TakeDadsCal BrennanNov 4, 20265 min

The car ride home is where your kid learns to lose

Your son's worst moment is the ninety seconds after the final whistle, and what you do with them decides whether he keeps playing or starts hiding.

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GuideStyleDean ShawNov 4, 20265 min

Measure yourself once and stop guessing at the rack

Seven numbers, a soft tape and ten minutes. Write them down once and you'll buy shirts, pants and shoes with a lot less returning.

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Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

Gear5 min

Two pairs of gloves beat one expensive pair

Woodworking5 min

If you can't find it with the lights off, it's in the wrong place

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Rewrite my résumé so it actually gets read

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GuideTools & OrganizingDean ShawNov 4, 20266 min

Twenty sockets do the work. The rest is drawer filler

A 200-piece socket set looks like a bargain until you count the sizes you'll actually use. Here's the working set, what to buy, and what to leave in the case.