Extraordinary blood type discovered
A woman on a French Caribbean island has a blood type so rare that no compatible donor exists on the planet. Even her own siblings are not compatible….
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Don’t drink the water
Famously, well-meaning tourists occasionally try to pet buffalo at Yellowstone National Park. The results are not good. But another dangerous behavior…
A former pantry staple seeks a lifeline
Del Monte, the 138-year-old titan of the canned food industry, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it struggles with pandemic-era overproduction…
The six-figure job with thousands of openings
Ten thousand. That’s how many electricians are needed to take jobs that offer up to a six-figure salary and full benefits. And, there is an annual…
Craft brewing loses its fizz
The craft brewing business enjoyed an extended boom, but it seems like the rager might be cooling off. For the first time in two decades, more craft…
Ask the Expert: Low appraisals
The appraisal on the home we want came back much lower than our offer. Now we can’t get a mortgage. Is there anything we can do? A low appraisal is…
Start now if you want to be home for the holidays
If you want to be snuggled into your new home for the holidays, it’s time to make your list and check it twice. To clarify your thinking, try a two column…
Understanding salt: Table, sea, and kosher
In time out of mind, the earth was covered with oceans, and when the oceans receded they left behind huge deposits of salt. In fact, we know salt has been…
Five things not to post on social media
There are no shortage of cautionary tales about bad social media posts — just ask Justine Sacco, who posted an ill-advised joke on Twitter during a…
Aroma draws you to wine
‘It has a beautiful nose’ Aroma draws you to wine As you lift your glass of wine, it’s the aroma (or bouquet) that you should first notice. Wine experts…