Modern Life
Published on January 23, 2026 - Page 18
It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor.
Couples who spend money on time-saving services -- like getting takeout, hiring a house...
Published on January 22, 2026 - Page 4
HOUSTON (AP) -- Winter weather brings various hazards people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.
These dangers can include carbon monoxide...
Published on January 22, 2026 - Page 18
By SETH BORENSTEIN
AP Science Writer
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arm Arctic waters and cold continental land are combining to stretch the dreaded polar vortex in a way that...
Published on January 21, 2026 - Page 6
When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training. It's a type of exercise...
Published on January 20, 2026 - Page 6
Some of the most striking houseplants are succulents with unusual leaves. They can steal the show year-round.
All succulents should be planted in...
Published on January 18, 2026 - Page 5
At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and...
Published on January 18, 2026 - Page 23
The oldest baby boomers -- once the vanguard of an American youth that revolutionized U.S. culture and politics -- turn 80 in 2026.
The generation...
Published on January 18, 2026 - Page 23
Given I spend a lot of time on financial, tax and investment planning at work, it might surprise people my husband and I pay a financial planner....
Published on January 18, 2026 - Page 23
OK boomers: The oldest of you are turning 80 in 2026. You were the vanguard of a "rock n' roll" and "TV age" generation that left an imprint on...
Published on January 18, 2026 - Page 28
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nobel laureate Han Kang's first book of nonfiction to come out in English will be released in the spring.
The Korean author's "Light...
Published on January 17, 2026 - Page 5
Melia & Co. appears to be a small family-run business. The sweaters on its website feature a photo of a woman hand-knitting a Christmas design....
Published on January 16, 2026 - Page 9
In recent years, a shortage of vehicles, rising prices and high borrowing costs have made it challenging to purchase a new or used vehicle....
Published on January 15, 2026 - Page 7
It's that time of year when the fuzzy socks are working overtime, the heat is cranking and lots of homes are still freezing.
A lot of that heat leaks...
Published on January 15, 2026 - Page 9
If winning gold medals were the only standard, almost all Olympic athletes would be considered failures.
A clinical psychologist with the United...
Published on January 15, 2026 - Page 9
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has swimming tips if you're an older swimmer, or returning to the pool after years away.
Gaines won three Olympic...
Published on January 13, 2026 - Page 5
Toilet paper, a product used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing...
Published on January 13, 2026 - Page 6
I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions. In the garden, herbs...
Published on January 11, 2026 - Page 19
NEW YORK -- In her early 20s, Kaci LaFon lived in Branson, Missouri, a tourist town known for its older population. She wanted to date but found it a...
Published on January 11, 2026 - Page 19
Paired with high-deductible healthcare plans, health savings accounts help ease healthcare costs.
HSAs are a triple tax-advantaged vehicle in the...
Published on January 11, 2026 - Page 24
NEW YORK -- The first full-length book by Pope Leo XIV to come out in the U.S. will be published next year.
HarperOne announced it acquired world...
Published on January 10, 2026 - Page 14
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one...
Published on January 8, 2026 - Page 1
Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal...
Published on January 8, 2026 - Page 15
After spending two college semesters in northern Thailand, Sarah Jongsma found herself back home in the rural Nevada town where she grew up,...
Published on January 6, 2026 - Page 6
The Japanese method of growing plants in a living planter made of a moss-covered ball of soil is a simple, DIY project that elevates common...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 5
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year's well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 19
Colin Farrell's had it done -- many times. So have Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. Heck, even Bart Simpson did.
Whether it's Marilyn Monroe's face,...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 19
and Samantha Lamas
Morningstar Writers
Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest. The investing...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 24
NEW YORK (AP) -- A memoir by Eric Dane, the "Grey's Anatomy" and " Euphoria" actor who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will be...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 3
Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for "all natural" granola that comes packed with...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 6
What are you going to do with your Christmas tree?
According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills...