China’s vision of an affordable city-friendly electric car is pretty darn tempting. by Aaron Gold China-based BYD doesn’t sell cars in the U.S., but chances are you already own its products. BYD is the world’s largest supplier of rechargeable batteries, plus it makes the guts for many mobile devices. The company also makes cars—EVs andContinue reading “Does the Tesla have competition?”
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Shipwrecks Are Helping Vulnerable Sea Creatures
by Robyn White Shipwrecks are a surprising haven for marine life in areas where there is heavy fishing, scientists have discovered. To reach these findings, a group of British scientists studied five shipwrecks off the Berwickshire coast in England that are believed to have sunk in the 18th and 19th centuries. Three of these shipwrecksContinue reading “Shipwrecks Are Helping Vulnerable Sea Creatures”
Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In February Across The United States
by Chris Muras Ah, February. You know what’s on our minds the most in the month of love… the Super Bowl, or wait we suppose Valentine’s Day could be too. Or, the first taste of spring in some of our warmer states. Art shows, music festivals, food and wine tours, there is so much goingContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In February Across The United States”
Mental Health Mondays: 10 Small Things That Can Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Your Mood
by Kinda Frugal Anxiety is a natural part of our lives. We have all felt anxious at some point, be it before a big exam, on the first day of school, during a job interview, or simply on a roller coaster. But as anxiety becomes a constant and overwhelming feature in your life, this mayContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 10 Small Things That Can Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Your Mood”
37 high-paying jobs for people who don’t like stress
by Madison Hoff Environmental engineers, geographers, and materials scientists all pay well and can be considered less stressful jobs compared to many other occupations. The Department of Labor’s O*NET OnLine occupational database includes survey-based measurements of how important various skills, activities, and personal traits are for a particular job. One of the characteristics measured is stress tolerance, whichContinue reading “37 high-paying jobs for people who don’t like stress”
Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In January Across The United States
by Chris Muras After the excitement of the holidays, sometimes we need a chill-axing getaway to calm down and refresh for a whole new year. That’s why we love sharing with you some of our favorite winter travel destinations. This list of the best places to visit in the U.S. in January has everything fromContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In January Across The United States”
Older Adults Need a Disaster Plan, FEMA Says
Peak hurricane season extends from mid-August to mid-October. It’s not the only foul weather to worry about by Aaron Kassraie You may think you have everything you need for severe weather, but experts warn that most older adults aren’t as prepared as they should be. About two-thirds or more of adults 50 and older haveContinue reading “Older Adults Need a Disaster Plan, FEMA Says”
Healthcare Awareness Monday: The Common Winter Chore That Can Trigger a Heart Attack.
Unless you’re in great shape, it’s probably best to let someone else shovel the sidewalk by Michelle Crouch ’Tis the season for snowstorms, freezing rain and chilling winds in many areas of the country. But if you’re an older adult, you should think twice before digging yourself out of winter’s wrath, health experts say, especiallyContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Monday: The Common Winter Chore That Can Trigger a Heart Attack.”
Travel Thursdays: 3 Trending Travel Types for 2024: Which One Are You?
by Lyle Daly It’s shaping up to be another big year for travel. Among U.S. travelers, 85% plan to take the same number or more trips abroad as they did in 2023, according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 Report. Skyscanner also found that people are leaning into specific types of travel. Three particular travel types areContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 3 Trending Travel Types for 2024: Which One Are You?”
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’
by Louis Casiano Desperate Tesla owners in and around Chicago were seen trying to charge their vehicles with no luck amid frigid temperatures that have gripped the Midwest. Charging stations have essentially turned into car graveyards in recent days as temperatures have dropped to the negative double digits, Fox Chicago reported. “Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent,” TylerContinue reading “Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’”
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