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 […]
What is chaos gardening & how is it saving people money on lawn care?
What is chaos gardening? Chaos gardening means scattering wildflower, pollinator, and edible seeds into a designated area and letting nature take over. No meticulous spacing, no fussy soil prep, no irrigation schedule. Just seeds, sun, […]
This day in history: Hapyp 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 […]
Your Sept 18 AI horoscope: Your horoscope just got interesting
The cosmic energy on September 18 encourages grounded progress, diplomatic dialogue, and strategic ambition across every sign, according to Google Gemini. With Venus entering Scorpio and Mars shifting into Cancer, planetary transits urge a thoughtful […]
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 […]
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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 […]
What is chaos gardening & how is it saving people money on lawn care?
What is chaos gardening? Chaos gardening means scattering wildflower, pollinator, and edible seeds into a designated area and letting nature take over. No meticulous spacing, no fussy soil prep, no irrigation schedule. Just seeds, sun, […]
This day in history: Hapyp 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 […]
Your Sept 18 AI horoscope: Your horoscope just got interesting
The cosmic energy on September 18 encourages grounded progress, diplomatic dialogue, and strategic ambition across every sign, according to Google Gemini. With Venus entering Scorpio and Mars shifting into Cancer, planetary transits urge a thoughtful […]
Weird historical facts about everyday life that schools never taught us
Weird historical facts about everyday life that schools never taught us Ordinary daily life across history rarely survives in the tidy version taught in a classroom. The real texture of how people got through a […]
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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 […]
What is a fixed vs. variable annuity?
Key takeaways Annuity: A long-term contract with an insurance company designed to convert a lump sum or series of payments into a steady stream of future income. Fixed annuities: Guarantee a minimum interest rate with […]
What are Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)? A beginner’s guide
Key takeaways The required minimum distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount that must be withdrawn annually from tax-deferred retirement accounts once the account holder reaches the applicable RMD age. RMD age depends on birth year. […]
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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 […]
Everything we know about Celebrity River Cruises: Ships, itineraries, & industry differentiators
Twenty ships by 2031. The big announcement from Celebrity Cruises had us floored and excited about what’s to come in river cruising, from this behemoth of a brand, under the Royal Caribbean Cruises umbrella. Its […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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