Googly eyes adorn sculptures
Some wag in Bend, Oregon, is focused on eyes, googly eyes to be exact, and he or she (or a group?) is sticking them on public sculptures. Bend is a…
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Better remove those contact lenses
Doctors in the U.K. were prepping a woman for routine cataract surgery when they discovered something odd under the woman’s right upper eyelid. A contact…
Killer squirrels
An abundance of voles in California park apparently brought out the beast in ground squirrels. In the summer of 2024, students taking part in a research…
Yes, your phone is listening to you
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement on a lawsuit alleging that Apple used its digital assistant, Siri, to listen to users. A judge must approve…
What are you spending on your sweetie?
Some of you will spend less on your sweetie pie this Valentine’s Day, but for many the day of love still gets the financial gravy. Though the economy is…
Boom towns: The best cities to start a business
The age of remote working means that many professionals really can work from anywhere — say, a beach in Bali — but if you want to start a business,…
Are MBAs really all they’re cracked up to be?
Should you get an MBA? According to business schools with accelerated online MBA programs, absolutely. But in real life, the answer is more complicated….
What not to wear to the office
The days of wearing suits or skirts with heels to the office every day are long over in most professions, but how we dress in the workplace still matters….
What does it mean to buy points?
Ask the Expert What does it mean to buy points? If you are buying a house and plan to stay there for a long time, you might consider buying down the…
New year, new house!
If you are planning to sell — or just enjoy the old homestead for now — here is one project that will launch your home happily into the New Year. Deep…