Modern Life
Published on February 24, 2024 - Page 4
After World War II, the U.S. Army's art experts set out to find and return millions of works stolen by the Nazis. Known as the Monuments Men, they...
Published on February 22, 2024 - Page 7
Most car shoppers focus on getting the best sale price during a vehicle purchase. But a lot of these shoppers fail to consider another key factor:...
Published on February 22, 2024 - Page 9
NEW YORK -- If you're worried you could be laid off -- or if you've lost your job -- personal finance professionals and career advisers have...
Published on February 20, 2024 - Page 5
NEW YORK (AP) -- For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college is being tempered by a troublesome uncertainty...
Published on February 18, 2024 - Page 6
NEW YORK -- Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths, a new government study suggests.
The...
Published on February 18, 2024 - Page 6
NEW YORK -- Lyme disease cases in the U.S. jumped nearly 70% in 2022. Health officials say that's not due to a major increase of new infections but...
Published on February 18, 2024 - Page 27
Political polarization. Economic struggles. Inequity. Climate change. War. In an often-bruising world, you can hardly blame people for seeking out...
Published on February 18, 2024 - Page 27
In 2022, a family member was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. In addition to taking new medications, they adopted a strict whole-food,...
Published on February 18, 2024 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- The wife of Bruce Willis is working on a guide to caregiving that draws upon her experiences tending to the beloved actor, who has...
Published on February 15, 2024 - Page 16
After a spouse dies, the survivor often ends up paying higher taxes on less income. It's known by accountants and financial planners as the "widow's...
Published on February 13, 2024 - Page 7
I've had just about enough of winter and am itching to get my hands dirty. I can't do that yet in my New York garden. But I have been distracting...
Published on February 11, 2024 - Page 4
When Americans gather to watch the Super Bowl today, the culinary choices may be as important as the final score.
Because the event can stretch for...
Published on February 11, 2024 - Page 23
Instants that demand respect. Compostable pods. High-altitude blends. And a myriad of related home-brew goodies that lift the senses with the...
Published on February 11, 2024 - Page 23
Planning a wedding and buying a home are expensive milestones in adult life.
When deciding whether to prioritize buying a house or having a wedding...
Published on February 11, 2024 - Page 28
NEW YORK (AP) -- Colin Meloy, frontman of The Decemberists and a popular children's author, is writing a novel for adults.
Meloy's book, which has...
Published on February 9, 2024 - Page 16
Getting married when you're an older adult comes with complications: You and your spouse may have assets from years of working, and you may have...
Published on February 8, 2024 - Page 4
NEW YORK (AP) -- The annual "Puppy Bowl" turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years. But does the sheer cuteness of it really ever get old...
Published on February 8, 2024 - Page 10
For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are...
Published on February 6, 2024 - Page 6
Remote and hybrid work has upended many industries, from commercial real estate to downtown restaurants. And it has impacted how many workers,...
Published on February 6, 2024 - Page 8
Microgreens have been popping up as garnishes at high-end restaurants. But they're more than just a gourmet trick of the trade.
The 2-to-3-inch...
Published on February 4, 2024 - Page 24
In his early 20s, Chris Chen's nephew dreamed of becoming a professional photographer. To pursue that dream, he needed equipment that cost more than...
Published on February 4, 2024 - Page 27
NEW YORK -- The average onset of puberty is about two years earlier than a generation ago. Well over half of tweens and teens report body image...
Published on February 4, 2024 - Page 27
What was your favorite thing to talk about as a kid? It probably wasn't compound interest. Getting kids excited about investing can pay off for the...
Published on February 4, 2024 - Page 27
The Hechinger Report
CHICAGO (AP) -- In July, in a packed classroom, a group composed mostly of early elementary teachers and child care workers read...
Published on February 4, 2024 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- Chanel Miller's next book after her prize-winning memoir "Know My Name" will help fulfill a longtime dream -- to write and...
Published on February 3, 2024 - Page 8
The new tax season might serve as a stressful reminder of past taxes yet to be filed and paid. The IRS resumed sending automated collection notices...
Published on February 3, 2024 - Page 10
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on California's iconic piers that have dotted the Pacific coast since...
Published on February 3, 2024 - Page 16
As a big winter storm rolled across the United States in mid-January, many news outlets reported on drivers of electric vehicles dealing with...
Published on February 1, 2024 - Page 5
KUTZTOWN (AP) -- The spotlight will be on Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania early Friday morning, when handlers of a groundhog named...
Published on January 31, 2024 - Page 5
Valentine's Day might put you in the mood to look for love online. Unfortunately, criminals are also on the hunt, but for victims, not romance.
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