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Tips for creating the perfect outdoor kitchen
(BPT) - With the growing trend toward creating outdoor living spaces, building an outdoor kitchen has never been more popular—or more attainable. Whether you love entertaining or simply enjoy …
How Meagan Wolfe navigates intense scrutiny to make elections and her peers stronger
Votebeat reports that Wisconsin's local clerks have found an ally in the state's election chief as she withstands efforts to oust her from the job.
Candidates promised a bigger child tax credit. Will that actually happen?
The 19th spotlights what could potentially happen to the child tax credit once presidential-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A skiing physicist explains, with tips for surviving
In The Conversation, a physicist explains how avalanches form and what skiers can do to escape and survive them.
Caregivers need better pay. Families struggle for more affordable senior care. Will new payment rules help with both?
QMedic examined data compiled by Medicaid, KFF, and the Labor Department to see how spending on home- and community-based services varies by state.

VRAI details how to pair engagement rings with daily attire, including seasonal styling tips and how to accessorize.

VRAI details how to pair engagement rings with daily attire, including seasonal styling tips and how to accessorize.
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Five clear signs it's time to sell your car

CarGurus provides a list of five telltale signs it might be time to sell your car.  

Extreme weather events put older adults at risk. Here's how they can prepare.

Caring.com examined data from the National Weather Service and elsewhere to determine how extreme weather events are impacting older Americans. 

The Science of Flexibility: Innovative Technology in Eyewear

The Science of Flexibility: Innovative Technology in Eyewear

(NewsUSA) - The advancements made in eyewear over the years have been shaped by innovative materials designed to be stylish, durable, and flexible. Today’s optical frames are far more than just …

Tenth Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week Highlights Success and Opportunity with Registered Apprenticeship

Tenth Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week Highlights Success and Opportunity with Registered Apprenticeship

(NewsUSA) - This year marks the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place from November 17-23!NAW 2024 includes over 2,000 apprenticeship events and proclamations in all …

Blue Star Families' 'Campaign for Inclusion' Research Shows Inclusive Communities Critical for Future Military Force

Blue Star Families' 'Campaign for Inclusion' Research Shows Inclusive Communities Critical for Future Military Force

(NewsUSA) - One in three active-duty families of color have turned down military assignments due to concerns about racism or lack of inclusion in local communities, according to research from Blue …

Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids' Confidence

(Family Features) Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life's complexities.

How to Supplement Breastfeeding with Bottle Feeding

(Family Features) For moms who breastfeed, the idea of introducing a bottle can feel like a big change. Here's how to make this process smooth and stress-free for both you and your baby.

Navigating Changes as a Family

(Family Features) Every family experiences changes. Some are planned, others are unexpected. Some are joyful, others are marked by pain or uncertainty.

The far-reaching consequences of loneliness in America

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to analyze the 2023 Surgeon General's Advisory on the "epidemic of loneliness and isolation" to investigate trends in American social connection.
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US presidents with the lowest golf handicaps

PrimePutt compiled a ranking of the five U.S. presidents with the lowest golf handicaps using data from Southern California Golf Association.

About 2 in 5 Americans live in areas with unhealthy air. Here's how where you live impacts the air you breathe.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to analyze the most polluted cities in the United States, using EPA and American Lung Association data.

The hidden costs of cheap furniture: Why sustainable pieces are worth the investment

House of Leon explains the pitfalls of cheap furniture and why sustainable pieces are worth the investment.

Expert tips from a dietitian: 3 keys to staying healthy on GLP-1s

(BPT) - By Satya Jonnalagadda, PhD, MBA, RDNWith obesity rates tripling over the past 60 years, anti-obesity medications have become a game-changing tool in a persistent public health crisis. But …

Sharing, shopping, snapping: What 2024's most-downloaded apps say about Americans

Spokeo examined Sensor Tower data to find the top 10 most downloaded apps in the U.S. across iOS and Google Play in the second quarter of 2024. 

Doing dry January? These are the healthiest non-alcoholic beers in 2025

Hims analyzed the top-selling non-alcoholic beer brands and ranked 25 popular NA beers based on four types of nutritional data.

Mental Health First Aid? Learn it like you learn CPR

(BPT) - Most people in the United States — 65% according to Harvard Health — have a general understanding of first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and CPR. That's great! We should all know …

Fashionistas in your life? Ultimate gifts for effortless style

(BPT) - For your friends and loved ones who are all about their personal style, you'll want to give them holiday gifts that not only celebrate their passion for fashion, but truly enhance their …

More than 4 out of 5 (81%) shoppers plan to buy a gift card this year

(BPT) - For nearly two decades, gift cards have been the most requested holiday gift, according to the National Retail Federation. And research shows that consumers plan to purchase even more gift …

When the winter days get shorter, the nation's sleep and mental health gets worse. Here's how to deal.
Blueprintshares tips on how to thrive during winter by maintaining good sleep quality and strong mental health.
Population declined the most in these US cities
SmartAsset ranked 610 cities across the U.S. based on one-year and five-year declines in population, along with changes in the working-age population, to understand broader trends.
Does alcohol shorten—or lengthen—your life? Longevity experts weigh in
Hone Health provides a science-backed answer to the benefits and drawbacks of alcohol when it comes to life span and quality.
Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts—here's why
The Conversation shares research-based reasons why working out with others may help you keep your New Year's resolution.
The thoughtfulness counts more than the timeliness.
Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never
Many people who took part in a series of studies overestimated the negative consequences of sending a late gift.