By Bree Fowler October 13, 2017 Apple’s newest smartphones, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, look and act a lot like last year’s models. But upgrades to the cameras, longer battery life, and…
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How a Lone Chimp Finds Solace With His Human Caretaker
Sept. 26, 2017 – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: “This chimpanzee is the last remaining survivor of his colony in the Ivory Coast. 20 apes used to live on “Chimpanzee Island,” but all except Ponso…
Just One Hour of Exercise a Week May Help Prevent Depression
Amanda MacMillan 10:46 AM ET TIME Health For more, visit TIME Health. Regular exercise may prevent many cases of future depression, according to a new Australian study, and researchers say that as little as…
National Geographic: NYC Rats No Match for K-9 Killer Squad (Video)
By Erika Engelhaupt PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 WASHINGTON D.C. The killer is caged, his prey just beyond reach. Soon he’ll prowl the streets, but for now he’s hiding under a fluffy fleece…
MONEY: Getting Screwed at Work? The Sneaky Way You May Have Given Up Your Right to Sue
Megan Leonhardt Sept. 27, 2017 Tens of millions of workers at companies that include Amazon, Ford, GEand and Coca-Cola have given up their right to take their employer to court, according to a pair of new…
Here’s How to Book a Flight to Europe for $290 Right Now
By Melanie Lieberman/Travel + Leisure If you’ve been dreaming of a trip to Europe, now might be your best opportunity to book flights. According to The Points Guy, flights to France and Spain are seriously…
Consumer Reports: How to Lock Down Your Money After the Equifax Breach
By Jeff Blyskal September 08, 2017 If you haven’t already, the first, best, and fastest way to protect yourself from the Equifax data breach is to place a security freeze on your credit…
National Geographic: Hawk Raised by Eagles Is Starting to Act Like One
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: (July 2017) “An orphaned red-tailed hawk that was adopted by bald eagles has defied expectations and survived, and now it’s acting like an eagle. Nicknamed “Spunky,” the young hawk was…
Atlanta History Center Documentary About Civil War is Excellent
For 37 WEEKS in 1864, GENERAL WILLIAM T. SHERMAN made Georgia his battleground. Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta History Center have partnered to produce the gripping new documentary “When Georgia Howled:…
Consumer Reports: How to Organize a Refrigerator for Maximum Freshness
By Consumer Reports Last updated: August 23, 2017 After schlepping to the supermarket and back, you might be tempted to unload your haul as quickly as possible so that you can…
National Geographic: Blue Dogs Spotted in India—What’s Causing It?
By Sarah Gibbens PUBLISHED AUGUST 18, 2017 When dogs in Taloja, an industrial neighborhood in Mumbai, India, began walking around with bright blue fur, residents took notice. Concern about the dogs, and fear…
CONSUMER REPORTS: Too Many Meds? America’s Love Affair With Prescription Medication
We now take more pills than ever. Is that doing more harm than good? By Teresa Carr August 03, 2017 If you’re like most Americans, you probably start your day with…