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Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
BEIJING | One arm raised and the other lowered, hundreds of people move every morning like birds spreading their wings at the heart of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. It’s a movement in tai chi, a physical and philosophical practice developed more than 300 years ago that continues to resonate in China today. “The environment is […]
UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens – but it’s voluntary
LONDON | The British government announced plans Wednesday to introduce a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds — though they will be able to override the proposed default setting. In its latest attempt to reduce the risks of online harm for children, Britain’s Labour government also said that features that can […]
This is how to stretch your new car buying dollars in 2026, according to Edmunds
With new-vehicle prices hovering near record highs and monthly payments consuming a growing share of household budgets, many shoppers are looking for ways to make every car-buying dollar go further. And with ample options for where, when and how to buy, it’s not hard to do. The car experts at Edmunds have compiled their five […]
Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage
From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer. People need solutions to keep medical devices, cellphones and other important appliances powered up. “If you’re deciding between different backup power options for what you […]
You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to. To make it through this period with their sanity intact, they should focus on what they can control. Assess spending rate People who have just retired or are about […]
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
WASHINGTON | An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer’s disease in a markedly different way than today’s treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday. Tau is one part of a toxic duo fueling Alzheimer’s but prior attempts to develop drugs that can target the protein have failed. […]
Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis
LONDON | Christina Bluhme was high on the flanks of Britain’s tallest mountain with her dogs and one of the hounds was a lot higher — and not in a good way. Tokyo, a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, had apparently ingested cannabis along the trail and had to be rescued after she began to sway […]
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. | Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people’s daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt. The process that top athletes go through […]
How to protect your roses from black spot disease
Few garden plants attract as much admiration as roses. They’re as beautiful in the garden as they are in a vase, and their flowers are almost universally a symbol of love. Unfortunately, they don’t always grow without challenges. Wilting, infestations and infections are not uncommon. And none are more dreaded than the often-deadly black spot […]
Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the New Zealand actor died Monday following a diagnosis of a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill achieved his highest level of fame in “Jurassic Park” playing paleontologist Alan Grant, who is summoned to an island off Costa Rica where a theme park has […]