Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USA Facts shows that
In my early 30s, I was living the quintessential DINK (dual-income, no kids) lifestyle. My partner and I had established careers, no children, and PTO to burn. During one 12-month period, we averaged taking a trip every other month. We went hiking in Acadia National Park and Arizona. We rented a house with a pool
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped nearly 3% to $100.72 early Wednesday. U.S. benchmark crude gained 2.4% to $95.25 a barrel, and U.S. gasoline
The arrival of fall means pulling out the pumpkins, moody autumnal colors, and cozy throw pillows. However, while some fall decorations can make your home feel warm, elevated, and inviting, others can border on tacky. Seasonal decor can also be expensive, so investing in a few timeless pieces that will last from year to year
Cord-cutters escaped the cable bundle only to rebuild it, one streaming subscription at a time. Subscribing to eight major streaming services without ads or bundle discounts now costs $139.41 a month, or $1,672.92 a year, according to a calculation of the platforms’ published U.S. list prices as of Sept. 8, 2026. Choosing each service’s standard,
For years, my mom and I were likened to the Gilmore Girls because of our bond. But there’s no episode where Rory has to tell Lorelai she has cancer. It was a reality I was forced to confront in early 2025, when my mom had to have a hysterectomy due to a large tumor pressing
