On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke early. Assisted by his enslaved valets – William “Billy” Lee and the young Christopher Sheels – he powdered...
As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, many people turn to space heaters to warm up their homes or workspaces. These small, portable devices can...
As Thanksgiving rolls around, so does talk of the Puritans, those famously grim-faced settlers who fled England and hosted the iconic 1621 feast. Over the centuries,...
The federal government is taking steps to roll back nearly three decades of television drug advertising, marking a major shift in how Americans may soon learn...
Many young adults in Generation Z—those between the ages of 18 and 28—are focused on managing daily life. From paying rent and student loans to starting...
It sounds like something from a cartoon, but for several people in San Rafael, California, it was all too real. In a strange and alarming turn...
Imagine you’re cruising along on a sunny afternoon in your Cessna 177 Cardinal, enjoying the view and adjusting the radio, which has been giving you a...
Thanksgiving has many roots. Pilgrims held harvest feasts, sailors gave thanks after hard voyages, and communities paused to be grateful long before the United States was...
That old jar of buttons tucked in a drawer or tin might seem like clutter — but it’s actually packed with centuries of history. November 16...
Safety at work doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you’re in an office, warehouse, or job site, following a few simple rules can help keep everyone safe—and...
New research into how the human body responds to space travel is raising fresh concerns for the future of long-term missions beyond Earth. According to a...
Living in a big city can be exciting—with more restaurants, jobs, and things to do. But in some places, all that opportunity comes at a steep...
As the federal government shutdown reaches Day 39, it has officially become the longest shutdown in U.S. history — surpassing the 35-day shutdown of 2018–2019. But...
Each November, the nation takes time to recognize a group of people whose contributions often go unnoticed but are deeply felt in millions of households —...
Millions of Americans have had a package taken from their doorstep — a crime so common it now has its own nickname: “porch piracy.” Estimates vary...
Being free from a mortgage is a dream for many homeowners. It sounds simple: no more monthly payments, full ownership of your home, and more money...
The holiday season is here — and if there’s a young child in your life, now’s the time to scoop up the season’s most-wanted toys before...
If you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park, you might want to hold onto your hat—literally. The park’s famous hot springs, geysers, and mud pots...
Many Americans are hoping to work past the traditional retirement age to increase their savings. While this strategy may seem smart, it comes with big risks—and...
If you groaned while resetting your clocks this morning, you weren’t alone. Millions of Americans — and billions of people around the world — moved their...
Every year, your birthday marks another trip around the sun — and a reason to celebrate. Whether you’re blowing out candles, opening cards, or just taking...
The holiday season may still feel a little ways off, but in the world of party planning, December comes faster than you think. Whether you’re organizing...
As Halloween nears, you’re likely to see zombies everywhere—from haunted houses to store displays, video games, and scary movies. But long before zombies became brain-hungry creatures...
We often hear that “nothing’s more American than apple pie.” The truth is, apple pie didn’t start in America at all. But apples? They’ve helped shape...
When heading out on a hunting trip, knowing where you are—and how to get back—is essential. A handheld GPS device is one of the most reliable...
With the Halloween season underway, it is easy to assume that October is the biggest time of the year for horror movies. However, data from The...
Roughly 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. For many, this...
Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and spooky fun—but it’s also a night when safety matters more than ever. Whether your child is heading out...
In the tech world, artificial intelligence is getting smarter and more humanlike every day. But in one surprising case, AI has also gotten a little… reptilian....
If the recent World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing taught us anything, it’s this: robots that look like humans still have a long way to go....