Aging in the age of apps I helped my mom set up her phone. It could have gone better.
My stepfather died a few months ago, after a long decade dealing with Parkinson’s disease. Doug was living in a care facility, and even though my mom visited all the time, for overall contact with the world — and just general fun — he relied on his phone and his iPad. But Parkinson’s is a…
Take a look inside ‘The Beast,’ the $1.5 million bulletproof presidential limousine used by Trump and Biden
Members of the Secret Service outside the presidential limousine. When US presidents aren’t flying on Air Force One or taking helicopter trips in Marine One, they’re driven around in a presidential limousine nicknamed “The Beast.” Weighing in at 20,000 pounds and outfitted with advanced security and communications systems, the newest model of “The Beast” debuted…
Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC crash, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades
Trump’s move to fire hundreds of FAA employees comes weeks after the fatal American Airlines plane crash in Washington, DC. Hundreds of probationary Federal Aviation Association employees — including air traffic controllers — have been fired, according to their union, just weeks after a deadly Washington, DC, plane crash. The firings were carried out “without…
I’ve been to over 50 countries and think all travelers should visit these 7 breathtaking places at least once
I loved spending time in Positano. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had a bucket list of places I’ve wanted to visit. I’ve always worked hard and saved hard in order to travel to the places that captured my attention. Although travel opinions are subjective, and the places that I find bucket list-worthy…
I tried Japanese, Russian, and American gel manicures. The best cost $300, but it lasted a really long time.
I tried American, Russian, and Japanese gel manicures to find the best one. I get professional manicures once a month, so I’m always looking for the best value. In that vein, I got a structured “American” gel manicure, a Japanese gel manicure, and a $300 Russian gel manicure. They all use different techniques and, therefore,…
5 details you missed from the ‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special
Taran Killam, Ana Gasteyer, John Mulaney, Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson, Paul Davidson, Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, and Jason Sudeikis perform during the “SNL50” live special. “Saturday Night Live” celebrated half a century of existence with a primetime special that featured all the show’s favorite tricks: celebrity cameos, impressions, character revivals, musical performances, and clever references…
Your avocado toast with eggs may become a breakfast luxury rather than a tasty staple
Prices for eggs and specialty produce are on the rise. Savor the taste of that avocado toast with eggs because it is about to get more expensive. From avian diseases to tariffs, there are multiple forces at work driving the price increases on your breakfast. In January, the price of eggs hit a record high…
Hermès will give staffers a $4,700 bonus as sales and revenue jump
Hermès employees will receive a 4,500 euro bonus in 2025. Hermès employees are cashing in on the company’s success. On Friday, Hermès presented its 2024 financial report that showed better-than-expected sales. (B-17 converted the euros to dollars based on currency rates as of Friday.) The French luxury group said that sales reached 4 billion euros…
A group fighting the fentanyl crisis says Trump’s tariffs could make the problem worse
Harm reduction advocates say that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could actually make drug overdoses spike. President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Mexico and Canada as part of an effort to fight drug trafficking, but a harm reduction advocate says that stopping the regular flow of drugs could make overdoses spike. Trump announced on February 1…
