Gadget guide: High-tech hiking
High-tech outdoor gear has never been better and the market is flush with great new gadgets to suit everyone from casual weekend campers to experienced…
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FTC drops case against Microsoft’s big video game deal
It’s official: Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of the video game giant Activision Blizzard is settled after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission dropped…
Bonobos are surprisingly deep thinkers
We’re unlikely to ever experience a Planet of the Apes-style ape takeover, but if we do, bonobos will probably be the ones to watch out for. That’s…
Must-miss tourist traps for your road trip
The summer road trip is truly one of the most noble American traditions, and just about everyone has been on one. Our country is jammed full of great…
Is air travel safe?
A helicopter collides with a plane. An air traffic control tower goes dark. Near misses. With all these high profile air traffic problems, you might…
Radar uncovers possible Noah’s Ark
For centuries, adventurers have searched for Noah’s Ark, and for decades, researchers have looked at spots on Mount Ararat in Turkey. Now some think they…
Insurance fraud hits seniors
It’s fine to shop around for better prices or benefits for health insurance, but it’s best to consult trusted agents from trusted companies. According to…
Love in the air? Some considerations for marrying as a senior
More seniors seem to be getting married and more seniors seem to be living together. These somewhat contradictory facts still suggest that love is in the…
Consider options (and the future) when choosing privacy fencing
If you have to install a privacy fence, you have a lot of options but it boils down to one dynamic: Expense versus maintenance. Wood fencing is just less…
Time to clean house? Get the documents out of drawers
You might be surprised at how many people have financial documents scattered all over the house — on the kitchen counter, in the hall closet, a drawer,…