The only thing about Dolly you need to know
There’s only one thing we need to remember about Dolly Parton. It’s not the fact that she embodied an American rags-to-riches story, rising from abject poverty to great wealth, which she was extremely generous with. […]
Subtle ways your dog shows affection without licking your face
Subtle ways your dog shows affection without licking your face Face-licking gets all the credit, mostly because it’s impossible to miss. Underneath that obvious gesture is a whole second layer of affection, made up of […]
How to save money on a Disney World trip without losing the magic
We all love a magical vacation, and nowhere does it better than Walt Disney World. Like many, I grew up on Disney, which is one reason why I find so much to love at its […]
Odd natural phenomena that scientists only recently figured out
Odd natural phenomena that scientists only recently figured out Science has talked humanity down from centuries of anxious guessing about the natural world, and it’s done a genuinely remarkable job. A storm isn’t an angry […]
High mortgage rates lead homeowners to tap equity over refinancing
For anyone sitting on a mortgage they locked in a few years ago, the math on a refinance just got harder. The average 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.95% in the week ending September 17, […]
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The only thing about Dolly you need to know
There’s only one thing we need to remember about Dolly Parton. It’s not the fact that she embodied an American rags-to-riches story, rising from abject poverty to great wealth, which she was extremely generous with. […]
Subtle ways your dog shows affection without licking your face
Subtle ways your dog shows affection without licking your face Face-licking gets all the credit, mostly because it’s impossible to miss. Underneath that obvious gesture is a whole second layer of affection, made up of […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Greta Garbo!
Known for her roles in both silent and talking films, Swedish actress Greta Garbo was born in 1905 in Stockholm. Garbo began her career in Europe before moving to the United States to work for MGM at […]
Reader question: Can cats eat human food?
A reader asked, “Can cats eat human food?” A reader asked a question that comes up in nearly every household with a cat parked nearby at dinner: Can cats actually eat human food, or does […]
Caregivers of a certain age: What it’s like to care for a special needs child as we age
Caregivers of a Certain Age Special-needs caregivers aren’t supposed to dread outliving their children. But as we age, with no safety net and no retirement, the unthinkable starts to feel rational. We aren’t allowed to […]
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High mortgage rates lead homeowners to tap equity over refinancing
For anyone sitting on a mortgage they locked in a few years ago, the math on a refinance just got harder. The average 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.95% in the week ending September 17, […]
Understanding the difference between saving and investing
The terms saving and investing are often used together, but they are not the same thing. Both involve setting money aside for the future, yet they are designed for different purposes and work in different […]
Americans are retiring earlier (but not by choice): What’s really going on?
Key takeaways Most Americans who retire early do so not because they choose to, but because health problems, job loss, workplace restructuring, or caregiving obligations forced their hand. Survey after survey finds the same pattern: […]
Refinancing all but vanishes as mortgage rates climb
The morning after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate, two of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders moved their posted 30-year rates higher, and the homeowner who might have refinanced a year ago has, by […]
The 35-year rule & beyond: How is Social Security calculated?
Key takeaways Social Security retirement benefits are calculated using a worker’s 35 highest-earning years. The Social Security Administration indexes each year’s earnings to account for wage growth, then averages the 35 highest years to produce […]
Travel
How to save money on a Disney World trip without losing the magic
We all love a magical vacation, and nowhere does it better than Walt Disney World. Like many, I grew up on Disney, which is one reason why I find so much to love at its […]
20 surreal places in America you need to visit before you die
Surreal places in America you need to visit before you die Some of the most breathtaking spots on Earth are right in our own backyard, and you don’t even need a passport to experience them. […]
History buffs: Here’s why Boston was a center of resistance
BOSTON’S REVOLUTIONARY WAR April 19, 1775, was a horrendous day to be a redcoat. What was supposed to be rather straightforward orders–to march 20 miles from Boston to Concord to seize colonial military supplies–turned out […]
America’s Most & Least Crowded Airports: Where Does Your City’s Airport Rank?
After the COVID-19 pandemic grounded planes worldwide in 2020, some travelers were eager to make up for lost time. The data shows they did just that. The latest LendingTree study found that 81.0% of available […]
Best cities for newlyweds to put down roots in 2026
So You are Married. Now Where Do You Want to Build Your Life? The thank-you notes are almost done, the dress is at the cleaner, and the photos are starting to trickle in. And somewhere […]
Food
No forks allowed: 9 foods you should only eat with your hands
Foods You Should Only Eat with your Hands Since the Stone Age, humans have used cutlery to cut and carve food — a practice that has evolved to the point where we often use utensils […]
Easy air fryer recipes perfect for school nights
Air Fryer An air fryer is a wonderful way to enjoy fried foods with a lot less oil! Try Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Recipes that are fun and unexpected. You can also make your dinner […]
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep Everyone already blames coffee. What gets missed is an entire shelf of ordinary pantry items sitting right next to it, working against sleep through mechanisms unrelated to […]
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep Everyone already blames coffee. What gets missed is an entire shelf of ordinary pantry items sitting right next to it, working against sleep through mechanisms unrelated to […]
12 comforting dairy-free soup recipes to put you in the mood for fall
12 comforting dairy-free soup recipes The changing colours of the leaves ushers in autumn and the cosiest of all seasons- soup season! When the chill starts to set in there is nothing better during fall […]
Health
Caregivers of a certain age: What it’s like to care for a special needs child as we age
Caregivers of a Certain Age Special-needs caregivers aren’t supposed to dread outliving their children. But as we age, with no safety net and no retirement, the unthinkable starts to feel rational. We aren’t allowed to […]
Violence against healthcare workers and staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes
Violence against healthcare workers and staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes Nurse Crystal Dhooghe is used to dealing with blood and broken bones in the emergency room. But she didn’t expect to witness so much violence […]
Readers asked: Why is hair loss becoming more common in women, and what actually helps?
Why is hair loss becoming more common in women, and what actually helps? Early in Netflix’s Self Made, Madam C.J. Walker looks in a mirror at her thinning scalp and doesn’t just see hair loss. […]
California weighs penalties for healthcare providers that don’t rein in costs
California weighs penalties for healthcare providers that don’t rein in costs California is weighing stiff penalties for hospitals and other healthcare entities that don’t stay under state spending limits, potentially levying hundreds of millions of […]
What doctors notice about you the second you walk through the door
What doctors notice about you the second you walk through the door The exam hasn’t technically started, and a doctor has already gathered a surprising amount of information. Clinical guidance, especially for older patients, specifically […]
Auto
Cars of the 50s that were downright ugly: Do you agree?
Cars of the 50s that were downright ugly Cars in the 1950s were visually striking, and not always for good reasons. While the decade produced such enduring automotive beauties as the classic Corvette, it also […]
Unreliable classic engines that car guys still defend to this day
Unreliable classic engines that car guys still defend to this day Every enthusiast community has at least one engine it can’t quit, even though it knows exactly what’s wrong with it. Reliability data says walk […]
Dashboard design trends from the ’80s that aged like milk
Dashboard design trends from the ’80s that aged like milk Every design era makes choices that feel cutting-edge in the moment and slightly embarrassing a decade later. The 1980s produced an unusually large batch of […]
Cars from the ’70s that were dangerous to drive in the rain
Cars from the ’70s that were dangerous to drive in the rain Wet-weather safety wasn’t a design priority for most of the automotive industry in the 1970s, as it is now. Tire technology, brake systems, […]
Iconic muscle cars that were maintenance nightmares
Iconic muscle cars that were maintenance nightmares A car is a beautiful thing right up until it breaks. The engine turns over, the paint gleams, and then one day a part fails, a specialist gets […]
Entertainment
10 surprising songs that were written about real people
Surprising songs that were written about real people When people still bought records, record companies sometimes expected musicians to produce as many as three albums a year. This caused many artists to scramble for sources […]
From iPhones to Teslas: What the first version of your fave tech looked like vs their latest models
What the first version of your fave tech looked like vs their latest models Ever wonder how far our favorite tech companies have come? From bulky prototypes to sleek, powerful devices, the journey of innovation […]
Iconic movie props that mysteriously vanished after filming
Iconic movie props that mysteriously vanished after filming A film set holds more people than any audience ever imagines: actors treated like demigods, sure, but also the props department, the casting team, makeup artists, and […]
This day in history: The Who sparks explosion on TV … literally
On February 5, 1967 The Smothers Brothers, Tommy and Dick Smothers launched The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on CBS, mixing folk music with sharp, risky jokes about real-world issues. The show dealt with political and […]
Stars who got their start on the Gong Show
Stars who got their start on the Gong Show In its original incarnation, “The Gong Show” was brought to us by Chuck Barris Productions and ran from 1976 to 1980. While you could technically call […]
Technology
75% of Americans now oppose building more data centers: Here’s why
75% of Americans now oppose building more data centers: Here’s why A new report shows that 75% of Americans are now opposing the new development of data centers local to where they live. The study, […]
Vineyards get help from outer space
Spanish grapes are thriving close to the banks of Lake Ray Roberts, just about an hour’s drive north of Dallas, Texas. Christopher McIntosh, winemaker and co-owner of Edge of the Lake Vineyard, jokes that he […]
How long does it take for a business to start showing up in AI answers?
You ask an AI assistant a question a prospective customer might reasonably ask about your industry. Three competitors show up. Your company doesn’t. Naturally, the next question is, “Okay, so how long is this going […]
Vintage home gadgets that were dangerous to use
Vintage home gadgets that were dangerous to use Nothing on this list felt dangerous at the time. That’s the unsettling part. A product worked exactly as advertised for years before the actual risk got connected […]
The most dangerous question in the AI age
The most dangerous question in the AI age The labor debate is a decoy. The real battle is who controls attention, criteria, and the right to say no. The question “Where do we put the […]
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