Modern Life

Published on November 1, 2024 - Page 4
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) -- Trick-or-treaters in the Northeast who in past years would bundle up under their Bluey or Beetlejuice costumes comfortably...
Published on October 31, 2024 - Page 18
CLAIRE RUSH and NICK PERRY Associated Press Writers FALL RIVER, Mass. -- "Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what...
Published on October 31, 2024 - Page 18
Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It's a high-profile move that experts...
Published on October 28, 2024 - Page 4
The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S....
Published on October 27, 2024 - Page 7
The scariest things lurking around the corner on Halloween aren't monsters or ghosts. According to doctors, it's cars. Halloween is one of the...
Published on October 27, 2024 - Page 20
Technology features in modern vehicles can make driving easier and more enjoyable. But when buying your next car, it can be hard to know which...
Published on October 27, 2024 - Page 23
NEW YORK -- Uncle Jim is profoundly red, politically speaking. Cousin Jane is liberal, activist left. The two can't usually be in a room together...
Published on October 27, 2024 - Page 23
A survey from MarketWatch Guides finds couples in a DINK relationship ("Dual Income No Kids") are four times more likely than parents to say they...
Published on October 27, 2024 - Page 28
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Wilmer Valderrama vowed to "never let his family down" the night he landed his breakthrough role as foreign exchange student Fez...
Published on October 26, 2024 - Page 6
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there's any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether...
Published on October 26, 2024 - Page 10
NORTH AURORA, Ill. (AP) -- DNA found on the clothing of a woman kidnapped and killed 45 years ago matches a suspected serial killer who died two...
Published on October 25, 2024 - Page 6
If you're in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water,...
Published on October 25, 2024 - Page 20
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers," says the heroine in L.M. Montgomery's book "Anne of Green Gables." All we autumn...
Published on October 24, 2024 - Page 6
If the high-stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there's no need to white...
Published on October 22, 2024 - Page 7
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. As scammers find new ways to steal...
Published on October 22, 2024 - Page 8
If you've been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season's cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted...
Published on October 22, 2024 - Page 18
Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety. But they can also be a hassle for owners. Taking your vehicle to the dealership for an...
Published on October 20, 2024 - Page 27
NEW YORK -- The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk...
Published on October 20, 2024 - Page 27
According to a 2024 Popmenu study, families spend 10% less of their food budget on restaurants than in 2022. A year before the study, a National...
Published on October 20, 2024 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- Reese Witherspoon's latest literary news marks a new direction for the Oscar-winning actor, producer and founder of her own book...
Published on October 17, 2024 - Page 18
The best time to repot a houseplant is in spring, when its root system is actively growing and can quickly establish itself in its new home. But a...
Published on October 15, 2024 - Page 7
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) -- A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in...
Published on October 13, 2024 - Page 23
Home Depot was about to launch something big when the pandemic hit in spring 2020: a 12-foot skeleton. "There were a lot of internal discussions. It...
Published on October 13, 2024 - Page 23
Sound of silenceBy Michael Dinich Wealth of Geeks Writer Americans have a hearing problem. According to a recent Preply poll, more than half of...
Published on October 13, 2024 - Page 28
NEW YORK (AP) -- Author-illustrator Brian Selznick's next book is for teens and up. Selznick's coming-of-age love story, "Run Away With Me," will be...
Published on October 11, 2024 - Page 11
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they're confident...
Published on October 8, 2024 - Page 8
As gardeners, we spend a lot of time observing nature up close -- When will my tomatoes turn red? What's eating my hosta? What's that white stuff on...
Published on October 8, 2024 - Page 9
When Mykail James was 19 and working a holiday job at Victoria's Secret, she took out a store credit card with a $2,000 credit line. When her school...
Published on October 8, 2024 - Page 18
NEW YORK -- Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research --...
Published on October 6, 2024 - Page 23
and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK -- Parisa Imanirad, a scientist and cancer researcher from San Francisco, is married and has a...