Modern Life

Published on May 15, 2024 - Page 8
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Liam and Olivia have for a fifth year together topped the list of baby names for boys and girls born in the U.S. in 2023. And...
Published on May 15, 2024 - Page 8
Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation. Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March. Premium costs have...
Published on May 13, 2024 - Page 4
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids. But a family visiting space at New York City's...
Published on May 12, 2024 - Page 4
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids. But a family visiting space at New York City's...
Published on May 12, 2024 - Page 23
The way a dish looks has been important to the dining experience since forever, but perhaps never more than now. Relaxed and homey. Or vibrant and...
Published on May 12, 2024 - Page 23
Sometimes, climbing out of a money rut starts with a pep talk -- to yourself. "I like affirmations and speaking out loud," says Giovanna Gonzalez, a...
Published on May 12, 2024 - Page 23
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Columbia, Montour and Northumberland counties are sharing their expertise. If you have...
Published on May 12, 2024 - Page 23
Look for the Master Gardeners at the Mount Carmel Farmers' Market in Atlas on May 18, and most other third Saturdays throughout the growing season....
Published on May 12, 2024 - Page 28
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her ascent in Democratic politics in a book out this summer. "True Gretch" is...
Published on May 9, 2024 - Page 4
NEW YORK (AP) -- All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of...
Published on May 9, 2024 - Page 12
There's nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and if you're lucky,...
Published on May 9, 2024 - Page 19
American workers expect to retire at a median age of 65, according to a 2023 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. But the actual...
Published on May 8, 2024 - Page 9
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Boy Scouts of America announced after 114 years it will change its name and will become Scouting America in an effort to...
Published on May 7, 2024 - Page 8
When I was a kid, I used to help my mother clear leaves the old-fashioned way -- with a rake. These days, I don't see many rakes in my neighborhood....
Published on May 7, 2024 - Page 10
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's Met Gala time and the fashion parade of A-listers Monday included a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet...
Published on May 5, 2024 - Page 27
and LOUISE DIXON Associated Press Writers Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with...
Published on May 5, 2024 - Page 27
Discussing credit scores with your partner can provide important clues about your beloved's history with money and what your financial future...
Published on May 5, 2024 - Page 27
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Columbia, Montour and Northumberland counties are sharing their expertise. If you have...
Published on May 5, 2024 - Page 27
Look for the Master Gardeners at open-air markets in our area. We'll be at the Bloomsburg Fair Farmers' Market, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, near the...
Published on May 5, 2024 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper, was inspired by a near-fatal health...
Published on May 4, 2024 - Page 8
I planted my first peach tree last June, five months before Pantone named Peach Fuzz the 2024 color of the year. How serendipitous! Familiarize...
Published on April 30, 2024 - Page 8
Allergy season can bring misery to tens of millions of Americans each year. Tree, grass, and other pollens can cause runny noses, itchy eyes,...
Published on April 30, 2024 - Page 14
Maybe it's also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold...
Published on April 28, 2024 - Page 7
Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep -- or worrying there aren't enough ZZZs in your day? You're not alone. Nearly one-third of American...
Published on April 28, 2024 - Page 27
If you daydream about a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something...
Published on April 28, 2024 - Page 27
For the past 11 years, Kathy Sudeikis has planned a yearly family reunion. "Nanapalooza" began as a way to bring her six siblings and their families...
Published on April 28, 2024 - Page 27
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Columbia, Montour and Northumberland counties are sharing their expertise. If you have...
Published on April 28, 2024 - Page 27
Master Gardeners can respond to your gardening questions by email or by telephone. Submit questions to: ColumbiaMG@psu.edu at 570-316-6519,...
Published on April 28, 2024 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- Marisha Pessl's first novel in six years is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has been...
Published on April 23, 2024 - Page 3
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- A beloved ostrich at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas has died after swallowing a staff member's keys. The zoo...