Modern Life

Published on January 11, 2026 - Page 19
NEW YORK -- In her early 20s, Kaci LaFon lived in Branson, Missouri, a tourist town known for its older population. She wanted to date but found it a...
Published on January 11, 2026 - Page 19
Paired with high-deductible healthcare plans, health savings accounts help ease healthcare costs. HSAs are a triple tax-advantaged vehicle in the...
Published on January 11, 2026 - Page 24
NEW YORK -- The first full-length book by Pope Leo XIV to come out in the U.S. will be published next year. HarperOne announced it acquired world...
Published on January 10, 2026 - Page 14
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one...
Published on January 8, 2026 - Page 1
Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal...
Published on January 8, 2026 - Page 15
After spending two college semesters in northern Thailand, Sarah Jongsma found herself back home in the rural Nevada town where she grew up,...
Published on January 6, 2026 - Page 6
The Japanese method of growing plants in a living planter made of a moss-covered ball of soil is a simple, DIY project that elevates common...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 5
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year's well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 19
Colin Farrell's had it done -- many times. So have Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. Heck, even Bart Simpson did. Whether it's Marilyn Monroe's face,...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 19
and Samantha Lamas Morningstar Writers Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest. The investing...
Published on January 4, 2026 - Page 24
NEW YORK (AP) -- A memoir by Eric Dane, the "Grey's Anatomy" and " Euphoria" actor who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will be...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 3
Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for "all natural" granola that comes packed with...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 6
What are you going to do with your Christmas tree? According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills...
Published on January 3, 2026 - Page 6
When Cami Teacoach's son turned 3, she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens....
Published on January 2, 2026 - Page 3
NEW YORK (AP) -- The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid...
Published on January 2, 2026 - Page 5
Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The manufactured giggles --"oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha...
Published on January 2, 2026 - Page 12
HONOLULU (AP) -- Mike Lambert heard fewer illegal fireworks exploding in his suburban Honolulu neighborhood in the months after a chain of blasts at...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 4
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause,...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 5
The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions can turn daunting quickly...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 6
NEW YORK (AP) -- They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday,...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 6
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's that time -- December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals...
Published on December 31, 2025 - Page 20
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other signs of good health, the...
Published on December 30, 2025 - Page 7
There are hundreds of holly species and hybrids hailing from China, Japan, South America, Europe and North Africa. More than a dozen are native to...
Published on December 29, 2025 - Page 2
Christmas came early for someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, worth more than $1.8 billion. The...
Published on December 29, 2025 - Page 4
PARIS (AP) -- Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 3
Pittsburgh's Public Source Savannah Kerns, an 11-year-old sixth grader, struggles with social anxiety. Crowds overwhelm her. "I feel like if I get...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 5
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the tumultuous political climate marked by this year's assassinations of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah and...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 20
I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo....
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 23
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable. But you can prepare to...
Published on December 28, 2025 - Page 23
NEW YORK -- Cat Murphy, a college student, has wanted to be a journalist since she was 11. Many of her friends don't understand why. If they engage...