10 signs your elderly parent needs help
Signs your elderly parent needs help As your parent ages, signs that they need help include poor hygiene, struggling to manage finances or household duties, missing or taking too much medication, trouble driving, problems with […]
Movie extra fails that were too funny to cut from the final release
Movie extra fails that were too funny to cut from the final release Editing rooms exist specifically to catch mistakes before an audience ever sees them. Every so often, a background flub is funny enough, […]
What’s the difference between the average vs. full retirement age?
Key takeaways The average retirement age and the full retirement age are two entirely different concepts. The average retirement age is a statistical measure of when Americans actually stop working, currently 61, according to Gallup’s […]
Ancient inventions that were ahead of their time
Ancient inventions that were ahead of their time Inventors rarely grasp how deeply their work will eventually reshape the world around them. Most solve one problem directly in front of them, with no way of […]
Mortgage rates inch higher again
For anyone shopping a mortgage this week, Wednesday brought another round of small, unwelcome nudges. Bank of America lifted its posted 30-year fixed rate to 7.25% and its 15-year to 6.5%, U.S. Bank moved its […]
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Ancient inventions that were ahead of their time
Ancient inventions that were ahead of their time Inventors rarely grasp how deeply their work will eventually reshape the world around them. Most solve one problem directly in front of them, with no way of […]
Tech is stealing our agency. We’re letting it happen
My husband might drive us in circles, but I could always get us turned around, even through Northern New Jersey’s tangle of roads, where every exit seems designed by someone holding a grudge. I was […]
Your Sept 16 AI horoscope: The universe is up to something again
The celestial energy on September 16 encourages standard adjustments in daily focus, balanced communication, and mindful financial oversight across the entire zodiac, according to Google Gemini. With the Sun nearing its dynamic conjunction with Mars, […]
Super El Niño 2026: What it means for your lawn
Key takeaways A strong event (80% probability) is likely by fall, with peak intensity hitting in winter 2026–27. El Niño splits the country. The Southeast, Gulf Coast, California and the Desert Southwest will trend wetter […]
Surprising signs your pet is smarter than you think
Surprising signs your pet is smarter than you think Measuring animal intelligence is trickier than it sounds. Most tests reward the kind of thinking humans are naturally good at, not the kind a dog or […]
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What’s the difference between the average vs. full retirement age?
Key takeaways The average retirement age and the full retirement age are two entirely different concepts. The average retirement age is a statistical measure of when Americans actually stop working, currently 61, according to Gallup’s […]
Mortgage rates inch higher again
For anyone shopping a mortgage this week, Wednesday brought another round of small, unwelcome nudges. Bank of America lifted its posted 30-year fixed rate to 7.25% and its 15-year to 6.5%, U.S. Bank moved its […]
3 ways to keep your cash safe & earning monthly income with Canadian EFTs
3 ways to keep your cash safe & earning monthly income with Canadian EFTs Unsurprisingly, the Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25% at its latest meeting on September 2, citing increased […]
Traditional vs. Roth accounts: Tax advantages explained
Key takeaways Traditional and Roth accounts differ primarily in when taxes are paid. Traditional accounts are funded with pre-tax dollars, grow on a tax-deferred basis, and are taxed at withdrawal. Roth accounts are funded with […]
Homeowners start borrowing against the house as rates climb into the Fed meeting
For a homeowner who has been waiting for the moment to refinance, the past week offered a clear answer: not yet. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.76% in the week ending September […]
Travel
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 […]
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
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 […]
Medical myths older adults should stop believing
Medical myths older adults should stop believing Health advice quietly expires the same way anything else does, except nobody prints an expiration date on it. The version still repeated at family dinners often isn’t the […]
Subtle body signals cardiologists warn you never to ignore
Subtle body signals cardiologists warn you never to ignore How good is your heart, really? Not the number a fitness app guesses from your step count. The kind of answer only a real exam can […]
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
Movie extra fails that were too funny to cut from the final release
Movie extra fails that were too funny to cut from the final release Editing rooms exist specifically to catch mistakes before an audience ever sees them. Every so often, a background flub is funny enough, […]
How do you build a business case for esports at a university?
A strong esports proposal should not begin with computers, monitors, or gaming chairs. It should begin with something the university already wants to accomplish, such as increasing enrollment, helping students find community, creating career-connected learning, […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Lauren Bacall!
Betty Joan Perske, known as Lauren Bacall, was born in 1924 and was an American actress with a sharp, independent personality on and off screen. Lauren began as a fashion model, but she needed another […]
Hit songs that were originally written for someone else
Hit songs that were originally written for someone else Some of the biggest songs in pop history almost belonged to somebody else entirely. A songwriter has one voice in mind. That voice steps away, or […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Fay Wray!
Featuring more than 100 roles across silent films and television, the screaming captive of the giant gorilla in King Kong, Fay Wray was born on September 15, 1907, near Cardston, Alberta, Canada. Wray made her […]
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 […]
