The economic projects that could reshape Biden’s legacy
President Joe Biden, center, stands near the John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge in Superior, Wisconsin. An upgrade of the bridge is being funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As he enters his final few weeks in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden’s political standing remains far below what it was when it entered office. Major…
Investors need to dial back risk-taking as stock valuations are being driven by euphoria, not fundamentals, research firm says
Investors should dial back risk heading into the new year as stock valuations are being supported mainly by euphoric sentiment, Rosenberg Research said this week. The firm’s Marius Jongstra said current stock valuations aren’t supported by fundamentals. At such high prices, and with policy uncertainty looming ahead of president-elect Donald Trump’s second term, it’s not…
11 simple and practical fat-loss tips from people who lost weight and kept it off
Leah Mancuso before and after losing 200 pounds. Weight loss is, on the face of it, simple. If you are in a calorie deficit — consuming less energy than you’re burning — you will lose weight. The reality is much more complicated. Genetics play a role, as do underlying health conditions. For many, new habits…
Instagram was making me feel horrible. Here’s how I transformed it without deleting my account.
I decluttered my Instagram feed and it’s changed my life. About three years ago, I noticed that a lot of my feed was giving me anxiety, imposter syndrome, and what I like to call “raging comparisonitis.” I was focusing on a fitness journey, but now my feed was cluttered with images of influencers with unattainable…
A chef shares 3 nourishing recipes to help you cut down on ultra-processed food in 2025
If cutting down on ultra-processed food is on your 2025 goals list, finding tasty new recipes is a big help. Melissa Hemsley is a chef whose latest cookbook, “Real Healthy,” is designed to help people “unprocess” their diets. The recipes are packed with vegetables and designed for those who are short of time. Ultra-processed foods…
As a psychologist, here’s how I’m going to make — and keep — my New Year’s resolution
A man, not the author, pushes his limits while at the gym. The year 2025 is nearly here and that means it’s time for me to set my New Year’s resolution. I’m not alone, a recent survey found that up to 75% of Americans are making resolutions for 2025. But, despite our best intentions, many…
I gave myself screen time rules when I realized my kids were affected by how often I was using my phone
The author (not pictured) started limiting her own screen time. There’s so much discussion about kids and screens — how much is too much, what’s healthy, and so on. I began to tune out all the advice a while ago because it was just another weight in the mental load of parenting, and it often…
I discovered the key to reducing my toddlers’ tantrums. I had to give up some control.
My mindset as a parent plays a key role in my childrens’ tantrums. Twenty minutes had passed, and my 3-year-old toddler was still lying on the floor, kicking and screaming because I wouldn’t let him help with dinner. I had insisted that he was too young to handle the cooking utensils, and the frustration had…
Weird robot dogs for future wars and more are showing up with guns, rocket launchers, and even flamethrowers
Top militaries like the US, China, and Russia are looking closely at how remote-controlled or even autonomous robot dogs can be used in combat. Militaries, law enforcement, and more around the world are increasingly turning to robot dogs — which, if we’re being honest, look like something straight out of a science-fiction nightmare — for…
