Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
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IRS Urges Qualified Taxpayers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit
Last year, over 23 million people received $2,916 on average under the program.
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Claire Foy turns in an emotionally raw, inspirational performance in this bold drama.
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‘The Right Stuff:’ Man’s Tryst With Speed and Space Barriers
This instalment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ salutes masculine heroism.
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Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
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‘The Sea Captain’s Wife’: A True Tale of Sailing and Sorrow
A young woman navigates a clipper ship in a daring test of seamanship in this historical account.
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This Legendary Dip Is a Game-Day Classic for a Reason
It is everything you love about a taco, from the refried beans and guacamole to sour cream and pico de gallo, served dip-style.
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‘Disrupt Everything and Win:’ A Way to Positive Change
The authors show how to take control of your future to improve your life and career.
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Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution
As war spread and towns burned, a blunt pamphlet ended hopes of reconciliation and challenged the legitimacy of hereditary monarchy.
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3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning This Year
New retirement rules for 2026 could affect how you save, contribute and manage taxes—here are three key changes to know.
01-22-2026
This Ritz Cracker Hack Is So Good
These Ritz treats are so delicious. Buttery, chocolaty, and caramelly—yum.
01-18-2026
‘Ring of Fire’ Will Kick Off Eclipse Season as First Solar Eclipse of 2026
Roughly every six months, there are periods where the Earth, moon, and sun align perfectly in space and then begin casting gargantuan shadows over each other. These periods are called ...
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Rooting for Soup
Before you fret that a creamy soup may interfere with any New Year's diet resolutions, note that there is no cream in this so-called creamy soup.
01-19-2026
Laughter in the Oval Office: Presidents and the Healing Power of a Well-Timed Joke
Faced with crises at home and abroad, presidents found that brevity and wit could lighten the weightiest office in the nation.
01-22-2026
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
01-19-2026
Best Beef Chili Recipe
Craving comfort food on a chilly day? This hearty, boldly spiced chili is just what you need—perfect for game day, family dinners, or a cozy night in.
01-19-2026
A Vegetable-Forward Bowl so Satisfying You Won’t Miss the Meat
Roasted carrots taste sweet and sport a satisfying bite when cooked to just shy of soft.
01-20-2026
Warm Winter’s Chill With a Hot Bowl of This Tangy and Traditional Mexican Stew
This one-pot version of the Mexican classic pulls together in about an hour.
01-22-2026
Disaster at Sea! How a Maritime Collision Ended in a Rescue
In ‘This Week in History,’ the advent of wireless technology transformed global communication, and helped prevent a terrible maritime disaster.
01-17-2026
INFOGRAPHIC: The Cowboy Code: 10 Principles to Live By
Cowboys carried more than saddlebags—they carried principles: honesty, respect, resilience, and kindness.
01-3-2026
Grab Your Popcorn: The Top 10 Movies in 2025
This was a very good year for quality films.
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I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened
My attention was no longer my own, and I wanted it back.
01-3-2026
A 300-Year-Old Flame Still Burns: The World’s Oldest Restaurant Is Full of History and Mystery
Sobrino de Botín has survived invasions, civil war, and global pandemics without ever closing its doors.
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3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning This Year
New retirement rules for 2026 could affect how you save, contribute and manage taxes—here are three key changes to know.
01-22-2026
Revealing Michelangelo’s True Colors
The restoration work on the Sistine Chapel, revealed not only hidden hues about the frescoes but also about the man behind the masterpiece.
01-10-2026
Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025
This year had an abundance of fiction to keep you busy well into next year.
12-30-2025
America’s Oldest Retreat for Healing
The Homestead hotel in Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains opened a decade before the Revolutionary War.
01-13-2026
This French Beef Casserole Is the Best Thing You’ll Make All Winter
Hachis Parmentier is a little softer and more classic than shepherd's pie.
01-11-2026
Hallmark Movie Actress Jen Lilley on Choosing to See Everything Through ‘Heaven’s Lens’
For actress Jen Lilley, faith drives everything she does—from her decision to foster children to her advocacy and film work.
01-2-2026
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Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
01-19-2026 Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution
As war spread and towns burned, a blunt pamphlet ended hopes of reconciliation and challenged the legitimacy of hereditary monarchy.
01-24-2026 Restoring Literacy Through Read-Alouds
As parents struggle to find ways to get their child's reading up to speed, read-alouds may be key to fostering a child's love for the printed text.
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