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CRAFTS

AUSTRALIA WILDFIRES-CRAFTS-CRAFTING FOR WILDLIFE: Thousands of kind-hearted crafters across the United States are whipping up wallaby pouches, bat wraps and kangaroo slings to send to wildlife injured in the Australian wildfires. But are the cuddly items actually needed or will rescuers be overwhelmed with donations they can't use? By Holly Ramer. UPCOMING Wednesday: 500 words, photos.

HOMES

UNWANTED CHINA: It's a quandary for younger folks who inherit their parents' or grandparents' china. What to do with all those fancy dishes? China can be a tough sell to a generation that moves often, lives casually and often doesn't have a lot of space. By Tracee M. Herbaugh. SENT Tuesday, 850 words, photos.

FURNITURE-RENTALS: It's the newest way to fill a home: Feather, Fernish and other startups are lending furniture, hoping to appeal to people in their 20s and 30s who are still figuring out where they'll work and live and don't want to be tied down by their stuff. By Retail Writer Joseph Pisani. SENT Monday, 700 words, photos. With Fashion Rentals.

GENERAL

BRITAIN-ROYAL RIFT-RACISM: When accomplished, glamorous American actress Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she was hailed as a breath of fresh air for Britain’s fusty royal family. That honeymoon didn’t last. Now the couple wants independence, saying the pressure of life as full-time royals is unbearable. And a debate is raging: Did racism drive Meghan away? By Jill Lawless and Leanne Italie. SENT Tuesday: 1,186 words, photos.

RELIGION-MUSLIM GIRL: Amani Al-Khatahtbeh started the Muslimgirl.com website in her New Jersey bedroom as a way to defy stereotypes of Muslims after 9/11. A decade later it covers everything from how it feels to be the only woman wearing a hijab at a kickboxing class, to beauty tips for top halal listed products and inspiring stories of teenagers fighting Islamophobia. Last year the domain she bought for $7 had more than 2 million hits. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video.

FACEBOOK-NUDITY-NUANCES: The unclothed human body accounts for the bulk of the material Facebook removes from its service and some people are not happy. Facebook is tweaking its original heavy-handed policies to account for modern nuances around gender identity, political speech and self-expression. By Barbara Ortutay. SENT Wednesday, 1,100 words, photo.

JFK AUCTION: One of the most comprehensive private collections of John F. Kennedy memorabilia, which chronicles his life from childhood to the White House, is for sale. Hundreds of items associated with the late president are being offered as a single lot by Boston's RR Auction for a minimum of $1.5 million. By Mark Pratt. SENT Monday, 490 words, photos.

FASHION

FRANCE-PARIS FASHION WEEK: Coverage of menswear shows including Valentino at Paris Fashion Week. By Thomas Adamson. Upcoming Wednesday and throughout the week, photos.

MILAN FASHION WEEK – Gucci closes Milan Fashion Week. By Colleen Barry. SENT Tuesday, photos.

MILAN FASHION WEEK WATCH: Milan fashion designers are taking a step back as they consider the import of presenting their first collections of the 2020s. The last decade marked a blurring in gender roles and also the rise of high-end streetwear. As seen on runways this season, Milan designers seem to be solidifying the gender-bending trend while maintaining a strong line of masculinity. Streetwear might not fare so well. By Fashion Writer Colleen Barry. SENT Sunday, 1,000 words, photos.

FOOD

PERFECT BAKED POTATO: Baking a potato is the easiest thing in the world, right? Then why are so many potatoes lacking in texture and flavor? By Elizabeth Karmel. SENT Monday, 550 words, photo.

TRAVEL

NEW ZEALAND-CAMPER VAN: A family vacation roving around New Zealand’s South Island in a camper van provided a fun, flexible way to experience the diverse, stunningly beautiful countryside. We drove past rugged peaks, stopped at milky blue lakes and hiked through mountain meadows, reminiscent at turns of Scotland, Switzerland and Middle-earth of “The Lord of the Rings,” which was filmed here. By Malcolm Foster. SENT Wednesday, 800 words, photos. With GET OUTTA HERE podcast.

PARENTING

TV-Seven Worlds-One Planet: A new seven-part nature documentary series is bursting with fascinating animal behavior, from male river chubs in Tennessee who carefully build nests of rocks for their mates to the jumping spiders of Australia whose mating ritual is as theatrical as a Broadway show. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Wednesday: 900 words, photo.

GARDENING

SUCCULENTS: No need to worry much about watering succulents. Many are cacti, but there are succulents in other plant families too. By Lee Reich. SENT Tuesday, 540 words, photo.

PERSONAL FINANCE

NERDWALLET-MILLENNIAL MONEY-SAVE-NEW YEAR: Don't shop this way in 2020. The beginning of a fresh year is an ideal time to get invigorated about making financial changes. By Courtney Jespersen of NerdWallet. SENT Wednesday, photo.

NERDWALLET-LIZ WESTON-NO REGRETS RETIREMENT: Not having enough savings is an oft-cited concern, and an important one, but money is not at the center of every regret reported by retirees. Planning professionals share five common concerns (and tips for avoiding them), including putting off travel while you’re still healthy enough to enjoy it. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday, 770 words.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

HOMES: Kitchen Smarts-Gadgets; Designer-Lighting Up the Dark

PETS: CBD Pet Products

TRAVEL: Old West-Tombstone

FOOD: Gadget Show-Impossible Pork; Kitchen Smarts-Gadgets

GARDENING: 2020 Plant Trends

PARENTING: Kids-Navigating the Spotlight; TV-Streaming for Kids

FASHION: Native Jewelry-Knockoffs

UPCOMING SPECIAL EDITIONS, for 2020:

Feb. 4 — Summer Camps

March 3 — Spring Homes

April 7 — Weddings

May 5 — Pursuits/Outdoors

July 14 — Back to School

Aug. 11 — Fall Homes

Oct. 6 — Pets

Nov. 17 — Holidays