Modern Life
Published on March 16, 2025 - Page 23
A tube of lip balm may seem like the perfect antidote to dry, cracked lips.
But do these over-the-counter products soothe flaking or can they make it...
Published on March 16, 2025 - Page 23
CHOUDHURI-WADE
NerdWallet Writer
Renting an apartment or house can mean a shorter commitment than home ownership -- and it's often a more affordable...
Published on March 16, 2025 - Page 23
Did winter get you down? There are several ways to bring early spring into your home. Try forcing some bulbs and flowering branches to lift your...
Published on March 16, 2025 - Page 23
Come to Berwick Innovation Center, 134 W. Front St., for a free, in-person presentation on Wednesday evening, 6-7:30, March 19.
Darlene Mensinger,...
Published on March 16, 2025 - Page 28
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sir Anthony Hopkins will have a memoir out this fall, its title inspired by a childhood picture.
"We Did OK, Kid" will be published...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 5
By DEEPTI HAJELA
Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day.
The day honoring the patron saint of...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 5
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) -- A northern Virginia judge determined embryos are not property that can be divided up, rejecting a previous analysis by the court...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 5
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, including some brands...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 8
It can be hard to curb excessive use of smartphones and social media, which are addictive by design. Reducing your screen time is often more than...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 16
Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but.
While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 16
NEW YORK -- Scrambling to replace their health insurance and find new work, some laid-off federal workers are running into another unexpected...
Published on March 15, 2025 - Page 16
NEW YORK (AP) -- Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet.
The celebrated principal dancer with the...
Published on March 14, 2025 - Page 7
and CORA LEWIS
AP Business Writers
NEW YORK -- The huge swings rocking Wall Street may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, all this is...
Published on March 11, 2025 - Page 8
If you're planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you'll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a...
Published on March 10, 2025 - Page 14
Car shoppers considering buying an electric vehicle in 2025 will have more factors to consider than buyers in previous years.
Most of it is good...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 6
Unwanted phone calls are out of control. Whether it's a robocall trying to sell you something or spam calls from scammers trying to rip you off, it's...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 6
PINE GROVE -- The buffet line inside the fire hall in rural Pennsylvania was a familiar sight. A crowd of about 150 people heaped dinner onto their...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 6
People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force. Inspired by famous power nappers...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 23
LOS ANGELES -- Hollowed-out homes. Cars entombed by mud. Unpeopled roads. Belongings reduced to dirt and debris.
It took a toll on Taylor Schenker....
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 23
Millennials are more likely to invest in stocks -- especially technology companies -- than any other generation. They also favor cryptocurrencies. A...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 23
Before you decide to start seeds indoors, you need to ask yourself a few questions. How much work are you willing to do?
Attention is the secret...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 23
Come to Berwick Innovation Center, 134 W. Front St., for a free, in-person presentation on Wednesday, March 19, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Darlene Mensinger,...
Published on March 9, 2025 - Page 28
NEW YORK (AP) -- The next novel by Ian McEwan will be a post-apocalyptic story, set in part in the 22nd century and centered on a scholar's immersion...
Published on March 8, 2025 - Page 5
When Tristen Boyer had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn's disease, which puts...
Published on March 8, 2025 - Page 8
Paul Safarik, 32, has worked in the food industry since he was 21, delivering for quick-service restaurants and stocking groceries at stores. With...
Published on March 8, 2025 - Page 8
NEW YORK (AP) -- An insider account billed as an "explosive dispatch" about "seven critical years" at Facebook/ Meta is coming out.
Flatiron Books...
Published on March 6, 2025 - Page 5
Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in...
Published on March 5, 2025 - Page 4
LONDON (AP) -- Racers dressed as a skyscraper, beekeeper and a chest of drawers were among dozens of runners in zany costumes zipping around a...
Published on March 4, 2025 - Page 4
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired...
Published on March 4, 2025 - Page 16
Americans love trucks, and not just for towing and hauling. As go-to family vehicles we use them for everything from commuting to people moving to...