After the tumult and triumphs of 2020, here are the achievements that shaped the first year following the country’s racial reckoning. By Dodai Stewart Kamala Harris became the first Black wo
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The Best Hot Chocolate Mixes According to Cocoa and Cozy Experts
Lisa Kaminski Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 As soon as the temperatures dropped, our Test Kitchen squad was ready to search for the best hot chocolate mix to warm up on cold days. For this
People who left us in 2021; some we miss, some we don’t
Prince Philip. Colin Powell. Sylvia Weinstock. Joan Didion. Desmond Tutu. Harry Reid. Elsa Peretti. Larry King. Wilfred Wimbert. Donald Rumsfeld. Olympia Dukakis. Bob Dole. Cicely Tyson. Sarah Wedd
15 Flexible Jobs for Older Workers
by Kenneth Terrell, AARP, December 6, 2021 Among workers age 50 and older, 76 percent say a job that offers flexibility is the best way to achieve work-life balance, according to one recent su
How to Spot Misinformation Online — and Stop Its Spread
“Fake news” may sound like the punchline of a lazy joke. But misinformation is very real. And so are its impacts. There are different types: Misinformation is false information that
The Do’s and Don’ts of Catching a Lost or Scared Dog
By Haylee Bergeland, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA November 11, 2020 Not all dogs that roam the streets are lost. Some dogs may just be taking a stroll to visit a friend before heading back h
Fresh Express Recalls More Than 200 Fresh Salad Products Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Kimberly Holland December 21, 2021 Fresh Express is recalling more than 200 fresh salad products due to potential Listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced
‘THEOLOGICAL PORN’: THE MOST EGREGIOUS RELIGIOUS IDEA OF 2021 IS A TIE
BY MARY E. HUNT DECEMBER 23, 2021 Competition was keen, but the award for the Most Egregious Religious Idea of 2021 resulted in a tie between that of Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney B
The Latest TSA Security Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
You’ll need a mask, and patience, when passing through airport screenings this winter by Christina Ianzito, AARP, Updated December 14, 2021 By law, passengers over the age of 2 must wear a f
Where do you fit in the political typology?
Are you a Faith and Flag Conservative? Progressive Left? Or somewhere in between? Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match, compared with a natio
What Job Can Teach Us About Coping with Mental Health Crises
Job teaches us that helping those in overwhelming pain requires a careful balance between listening and understanding their unique agony while not making them feel too different or isolated. BY&nbs
Blueberry Scones
Servings: 8 scones Calories: 407cal Author: Amy Desrosiers Ingredients 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour +1 tablespoon to flour your hands, work area,
Top 10 things not to do before buying a home
By David Sweet on 12/3/2021 Don’t go with the first mortgage lender you talk with Don’t shop for homes without getting preapproved first Don’t max out any of your credit cards Don’t c
How This One Book Publisher, Led by a Black Woman, Is Helping Black Authors Share Their Stories With the World
By Senior Editor Leslie Quander Wooldridge December 17, 2021 For instance, in its 2020 analysis of books released by prolific publishing houses, the New York Times found that wh
These Are the Top Trending Nail Colors For Winter 2021
by Rebecca Norris Nov 15, 2021 and Shauna Beni Oct 16, 2021 When it comes to winter fashion and beauty palettes, the colors often veer darker and moodier, and fittingly enough