Modern Life
Published on November 12, 2023 - Page 27
Retailers thrive on keeping shoppers guessing ahead of the post-Thanksgiving event. But economic conditions, past sales and other factors can provide...
Published on November 12, 2023 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- "Star Trek" actor and political activist George Takei has a picture book scheduled for next spring that draws upon his early...
Published on November 11, 2023 - Page 6
Unless you've been living under a pile of leaves, you've no doubt heard about the "Leave the Leaves" movement gaining in popularity in recent years....
Published on November 11, 2023 - Page 10
PELLA, Iowa (AP) -- Voters in a small Iowa city narrowly decided not to support giving their City Council more power over their local library.
A...
Published on November 7, 2023 - Page 8
Has your car been getting pelted with acorns? Have you found yourself running through a hailstorm of walnuts with your hands protecting your head?...
Published on November 6, 2023 - Page 18
Americans spend more than $420 billion per year at pharmacies for prescription drugs, according to a 2022 report from the Department of Health and...
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 22
NEW YORK -- About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about 1 in 4 say their income has increased...
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 22
With mail theft and postal carrier robberies up, law enforcement officials have made more than 600 arrests since May in a crackdown launched to...
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 23
It's time to pick health coverage for next year on the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces. Experts caution against focusing your choice on...
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 27
NEW YORK -- As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional...
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 27
The amount of wealth millennials and Gen Xers stand to inherit almost defies comprehension: According to Cerulli Associates, $84.4 trillion in wealth...
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- MSNBC host Ali Velshi is drawing upon the personal past for an upcoming book about democracy.
St. Martin's Press announced "Small...
Published on November 4, 2023 - Page 4
VALLE DE BRAVO, Mexico (AP) -- It's as if Narcissus Quagliata is painting with light.
He sprinkles the crushed, colorful glass onto a template of his...
Published on October 31, 2023 - Page 8
Think you're ready for Halloween? You might have a pumpkin on the porch, a scarecrow by the lamppost and enough candy to guarantee leftovers, but do...
Published on October 29, 2023 - Page 23
The Hechinger Report
Laura Jackson became seriously concerned about her daughter and math when the girl was in third grade. While many of her...
Published on October 29, 2023 - Page 27
Enormous, warty pumpkins. Carnivorous plants. Immersive arachnid displays. Slithering snakes and fluttering bats. And illuminated displays of...
Published on October 29, 2023 - Page 27
In addition to caring for children, many millennials are managing the needs of parents, grandparents or other loved ones.
There are many resources...
Published on October 29, 2023 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- The hero of Chris Colfer's next book series is no ordinary boy.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers announced the actor and...
Published on October 28, 2023 - Page 4
NEW YORK (AP) -- Tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, according to a new report from PEN America. The list...
Published on October 25, 2023 - Page 15
The rose has long been regarded as the "queen of flowers," revered for its fragrance and beauty. But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or...
Published on October 25, 2023 - Page 18
NEW YORK -- Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on.
In the pantheon of high-...
Published on October 25, 2023 - Page 18
NEW YORK (AP) -- Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick highlights an author she has long admired, Jesmyn Ward.
On Tuesday, Winfrey announced she...
Published on October 24, 2023 - Page 8
Open enrollment is no one's idea of a good time. But health coverage is a crucial part of your financial health. Whether you're getting insurance...
Published on October 23, 2023 - Page 18
NEW YORK (AP) -- Since stepping back from the sport she dominated, Serena Williams is ready to reflect.
The tennis great has a two-book deal with the...
Published on October 22, 2023 - Page 27
For devoted Disney fans, there's often no better treat than spending Halloween at its theme parks -- and more specifically, at its after-hours...
Published on October 22, 2023 - Page 27
Lauren Gumport was en route to the island of Chios, Greece, in July, where she was set to stay in an Airbnb for five nights with her best friend....
Published on October 22, 2023 - Page 32
NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway star Phillipa Soo has not forgotten her childhood stage fright.
The Grammy-winning actor and singer known for her roles in...
Published on October 18, 2023 - Page 4
PARIS (AP) -- The "Mona Lisa" has given up another secret.
Using X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of...
Published on October 17, 2023 - Page 7
Most of the hummingbirds that visited our gardens over the summer are en route to their winter homes in Central America. And the tiny 3-to-5-inch-...
Published on October 15, 2023 - Page 23
ALPINE, Ore. -- The U.S. West Coast produces more than 90% of America's wine. But the region is also prone to wildfires. It's a combustible...