Ask the Expert: Inheriting a house
My mother has left me her house in her will. What are the steps in claiming that house? When someone inherits a house with a mortgage, the process of…
Month: April 2025
Open-air living spaces can boost the value of a home
Relaxing and elegant, the new outdoor spaces are features that home buyers love. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey, homeowners…
You can cultivate self-control by studying those who have it
Picking social influences that are positive You can cultivate self-control by studying those who have it You’re more likely to lose weight if your friends…
Will AI lose the copyright war after all?
Do tech companies need to seek permission before they train an AI model with copyrighted data? Yes, ruled one federal judge in February, concluding a…
Romance scams target dating app users
After losing his wife of 43 years, 72-year-old Gary was understandably lonely, and used technology to dip a toe back into the dating pool. According to…
Tech buyer’s guide: Laptops that won’t break the bank
Are you in the market for a budget laptop? Arm yourself with a little information before you pull out your credit card so you can make the most of your…
Terminally fictional: The least realistic medical shows
HBO’s new medical drama The Pitt isn’t just a hit with critics — doctors themselves say it’s the most realistic medical show they’ve ever seen, according…
8 little known ways to tell the future
If you have a really pressing question about the future, you have more options than just asking a magic 8-ball or trying to muddle through a deck of tarot…
What happened with the Ozone layer?
If you were around in the 1980s, you remember the environmental outcry that the earth’s protective Ozone layer was thinning and there was actually a hole…
Pros and cons of pharmacy delivery for seniors
Why go out for something when you can just get it delivered? After all, your knee hurts and the weather’s nasty. When you sign up to receive your…