The Banner blooms in a Maryland news desert
Right outside of the nation’s capital, Montgomery County has a million people, but a barren media landscape. The Banner wants to change that. Editor’s note: Charles Sennott is off this week. During his tour across […]
I rank #1 on Google, so why is my traffic dropping?
For years, businesses wanted one thing from Google: that number one spot. It wasn’t very complicated. Someone searched for something, Google gave them a list of websites, and the businesses sitting at the top usually […]
Classic ’70s TV shows that would be canceled today
Classic ’70s TV shows that would be canceled today Judging a decade’s entertainment by today’s standards is a little like walking across loose sand. Every step risks sinking somewhere unfair, because television doesn’t get made […]
Famous movie scenes from the ’80s that would be instantly canceled today
Famous movie scenes from the ’80s that would be instantly canceled today A cult classic often runs on one scene. The rest of the movie can be perfectly forgettable, and it doesn’t matter, because thirty […]
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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The things I carried nearly killed me
Bag lady, you gon’ hurt your back Dragging all them bags like that I guess nobody ever told you. All you must hold on to Is you, is you, is you —Erykah Badu Three months […]
Your Sept 2 AI horoscope: The universe would like a word
Your daily AI horoscope September 2 provides an exceptional atmosphere for refined thinking and harmonious collaboration, according to Google Gemini. With the Sun moving through detail-oriented territory alongside key harmonious alignments, people are encouraged […]
More famous people who vanished without a trace from our readers
Ask MediaFeed: More famous people who vanished without a trace One of our readers is asking one basic question about William Bradford Bishop, the man a reader recently wrote in to ask about: Is he […]
Only true Gen Xers can identify all 12 of these discontinued grocery items
Only true Gen Xers can identify all 12 of these discontinued grocery items Frequent grocery shopping has a specific frustration nobody really talks about. It’s not the prices, or the lines, or the cart with […]
Don’t die of modesty: Get undressed. Get checked.
After another round of icing my face with a bag of frozen peas, I popped some more Tylenol. It felt as if I’d been hit in the face with a baseball bat. The next day, […]
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What is inflation? Impacts on retirement purchasing power
Key takeaways Inflation quietly erodes retirement income. Even a modest annual price increase compounds over a 20-to-30-year retirement, reducing what a fixed income can actually buy far more than most people expect. The government uses […]
Today’s mortgage rates: Posted rates move at 3 of 8 tracked lenders
Posted rates moved on Tuesday: U.S. Bank VA 30-Year Fixed to 6.5% (+0.25), AmeriSave 30-Year Fixed Refinance to 6.125% (+0.135), U.S. Bank 30-Year Fixed to 6.75% (+0.125), Bank of America 15-Year Fixed to 6.125% (+0.125), […]
What does it mean for a business to be visible in AI search?
Look, the internet isn’t that old. But I suppose in business time, it’s been around since the ice age. Even so, for most of this “internet era,” businesses had a pretty good idea of where […]
Meet the richest man in the world in 2026
If you’ve ever wondered who is the most richest person in the world, the answer in 2026 is Elon Musk. And we’re not talking about being a few billion dollars ahead of the competition. Musk’s […]
Why doesn’t 6-figures feel like you “made it” anymore?
The Short Version: Why Yale University now considers a $200,000 household income ‘low income’… and what that signals about wealth in America The Goldman Sachs finding that shocked financial planners: the income bracket most likely […]
Travel
In photos: The big 5 animals in Africa
The big 5 animals in Africa When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first time I saw a rhino. It was about […]
My venomous snakebite: What happened next and how much it cost
MY VENOMOUS SNAKEBITE––What happened next and how much it cost The sun had long set as I bent beside a tree to help hoist a plastic tub filled with firewood, when I suddenly felt a […]
Everything I learned flying with my dog the first time
Everything I learned flying with my dog the first time My life completely changed when I got a dog. That wasn’t going to stop me from traveling, but I had to quickly learn all the […]
These Disney castles are based on real-life palaces
These Disney castles are based on real-life palaces Many of us grew up fantasizing about stepping foot in the magical world of Disney castles (Elsa’s castle may look cold, but the decor!). But your fantasies […]
Hidden gems in Louisiana’s “airport city” that are attractions in their own right
Think Kenner Is Just the Airport? These Surprising Experiences Will Change Your Mind Kenner is often the first place people encounter when they arrive in Louisiana. Flights land here, rental cars are picked up here, and […]
Food
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 […]
12 pantry items you’re probably storing wrong
Pantry Items You’re Probably Storing Wrong Proper storage of pantry items plays a crucial role in maintaining their quality and flavor. Missteps in how we store everyday ingredients can lead to premature spoilage and degraded […]
Only true Gen Xers can identify all 12 of these discontinued grocery items
Only true Gen Xers can identify all 12 of these discontinued grocery items Frequent grocery shopping has a specific frustration nobody really talks about. It’s not the prices, or the lines, or the cart with […]
Dinner is coming: 16 foods to satisfy your Game of Thrones jones
Dinner is coming: 16 foods to satisfy your Game of Thrones jones Game of Thrones may have ended in 2019, but that hasn’t stopped fans from missing it. There aren’t a lot of options beyond […]
Health
Readers asked: Processed vs. whole grains, which are the healthiest?
Readers asked: Processed vs. whole grains, which are the healthiest? A reader wants a straight answer to a question that sounds simple and isn’t: What processed grains should go, and what whole grains should replace […]
10 tips for falling asleep fast
10 tips for falling asleep fast Few workweek roadblocks are more frustrating than trying (and failing) to catch enough sleep ahead of a busy day. Throw smartphone screens, workplace stress and old-fashioned restlessness into the […]
Diabetes has the HbA1c. Blood pressure has the cuff. What does autism treatment have?
One of the hallmarks of good medical care is the ability to measure progress objectively. When a child is treated for diabetes, we follow hemoglobin A1c. When we manage hypertension, we monitor blood pressure. Across […]
9 everyday foods longevity doctors avoid themselves
9 everyday foods longevity doctors avoid themselves Diet, exercise, and staying socially connected make up the well-worn trio behind most longevity advice, and none of it is wrong. What gets less attention is the shorter, […]
Violence repeatedly erupts at dementia care facilities despite warnings, inspections show
Sam Ato Timaloa, a paroled sex offender who also served time for attempted murder, had dementia and an acute intolerance of noise — especially from roommates at Sunrise Post Acute, a nursing home in Banning, […]
Auto
Can you guess which movie these iconic cars were in?
Guess Which Movie These Iconic Cars Were in Movies are often distinguished by certain attributes. Busby Berkeley movies had complex musical numbers, Esther Williams movies had synchronized swimming, and George Lucas movies had horribly written […]
Odd dashboard options car buyers actually paid extra for
Odd dashboard options car buyers actually paid extra for Some ideas showed up decades before the technology could support them; others were just novelties, sold to buyers willing to pay real money to feel like […]
9 car features from the ’90s aren’t legal today
9 car features from the ’90s aren’t legal today A ’90s car got away with things that would now draw a federal fine. Regulations eventually tightened, and things changed. Enforcement got real. The following are […]
Legendary muscle cars that turned out to be lemons
Legendary muscle cars that turned out to be lemons Saving up for a legend and getting a defect instead is its own specific flavor of frustration. It happened to real buyers, with real money, on […]
Why did station wagons disappear from American driveways?
Why did station wagons disappear from American driveways? Wood paneling, a third row facing backward, kids and coolers packed in for whatever the weekend had planned. For a solid few decades, that was the default […]
Entertainment
Classic ’70s TV shows that would be canceled today
Classic ’70s TV shows that would be canceled today Judging a decade’s entertainment by today’s standards is a little like walking across loose sand. Every step risks sinking somewhere unfair, because television doesn’t get made […]
Famous movie scenes from the ’80s that would be instantly canceled today
Famous movie scenes from the ’80s that would be instantly canceled today A cult classic often runs on one scene. The rest of the movie can be perfectly forgettable, and it doesn’t matter, because thirty […]
Famous movie scenes from the ’80s that would be instantly canceled today
Famous movie scenes from the ’80s that would be instantly canceled today A cult classic often runs on one scene. The rest of the movie can be perfectly forgettable, and it doesn’t matter, because thirty […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Keanu Reeves!
Happy birthday, Lebanese-born actor and musician Keanu Reeves. Although he has many popular roles, Reeves is perhaps most famous for his role in The Matrix. Growing up, Reeves wanted to become a professional hockey player. […]
Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ at half speed is a thing of beauty
I am haunted … and it’s so good. While we continue missing the late and great Dolly Parton, we revisited her classic “Jolene” at half speed. Even at full speed, “Jolene” is one of the […]
Technology
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 […]
How many of these discontinued products do you remember?
How many of these discontinued products do you remember? Like natural selection, products need to adapt to survive the climate around them. As technology advances, products that can’t adapt will be discontinued. It’s a harsh […]
12 everyday items in your home quietly draining energy
12 Everyday Items in Your Home Quietly Draining Energy In an effort to save on energy costs and reduce environmental impact, many of us take simple steps like turning off lights and unplugging electronics. However, […]
8 everyday objects from the ’80s that would confuse a Gen Z teen today
8 everyday objects from the ’80s that would confuse a Gen Z teen today There is a specific kind of generational gap that isn’t about values, politics, or musical taste. It is about objects. Things […]
