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How a Victorian-era marketing ploy made chocolate the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

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by Kate Rix
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10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year

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by Tanner Stening
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The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Trick-or-treating can be a food allergy nightmare. Five tips to help kids take control— beyond teal pumpkins

by Schuyler Velasco
Four pouches of differently flavored AshaPops on display spill out their popped water lily seeds.

How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

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by Erin Kayata
A Burger King, Dairy Queen, and McDonalds next to each other.

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers 

by Mark Conti
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Video: The story and science behind Rupee Beer, a lager designed to be paired with Indian food

by Joseann Tejeda
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Punk rock and tacos: How a punk rock drummer turned real estate agent found restaurant success

by Cody Mello-Klein
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How to maximize your child’s school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub
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Urban farms cultivate green thumbs, STEM skills in Boston schools

by Alena Kuzub

Photos: Giving Day unites Northeastern community

by Matthew Modoono