Japanese cities turn to matchmaking
With catastrophically low birth rates, Japanese cities are getting into the matchmaking business. Unlike dating apps, these city initiatives have one…
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Safe travels: Safest cities ranked
If you prefer to travel with safe destinations where emergency services are easily accessible, Singapore is the place to go. Singapore, the city/state of…
Gorillas love their screen time
When zoo visitors pull out their phones to capture a video, they have an eager audience for the replay — and no, it’s not through Tik Tok. In fact, the…
Pet humanization trend sparks new products
Pet culture worldwide is generating whole new markets as humans begin to treat the critters like family members. Human-grade pet food is taking off for…
Businesses balk at yet another postage increase
For the second time this year and the sixth time in three years, the US Postal Service has hiked the cost of a First Class Forever stamp. Now, first class…
Luxury is a big business
Luxury is still just business Christian Dior. Bulgari. Fendi. Tiffany & Co. Dom Perignon. Givenchy. They’re some of the most famous luxury brands in the…
Ask the Expert: HELOCs
I want to do some home renovations. What is the difference between a HELOC and a home equity loan? Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit…
Tailor your surroundings: Is it time to ‘rightsize’ your life?
Is it time to make your house fit your life? Mid-life couples and individuals of all ages eventually have to consider whether their house is right for…
Study: Student IQs are average
In 1940, 10 percent of adults attended college and 60 percent had only an elementary education or no formal schooling at all. By 2009, 56 percent attended…
Top priority for flights: Legroom
It’s become the most important issue in airline travel: Legroom. Seat pitch is the key measurement that tells you if your legs will be touching your chin…