Lifestyle
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Best and Worst States for Women
The election of Kamala Harris as the nation’s first female vice president is inspirational, but the opportunities Harris seized upon to climb the ladder are not distributed equally to women throughout the United States, according to Georgetown University’s first U.S.…
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20 Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Christmas Dinner
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are a dinner-party delight. If ever there were a time to roll out the glitz and glam, this is it. And that often means a meal full of culinary bling — posh main…
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How We Got to 55 Million Cases of Coronavirus: A Timeline
It may seem hard to believe, but the planet has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic for a year. Official sources such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the first cases of the…
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50 Best Christmas Light Displays in America
The holidays aren’t just about spectacle, but it certainly helps enhance the magical, celebratory qualities for which the season is so beloved. That’s why, despite the pandemic, most communities around the nation are stringing up lights (if not holding tree…
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How Holiday Travel Is Going to Be (Really) Different This Year
COVID-19 has certainly shaken up holiday travel plans this year, but the global health crisis hasn’t put the kibosh on year-end celebrations altogether. Instead, Americans are simply getting more creative with their plans, including travelers booking (much) longer visits at…
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25 Senior Discounts to Help Stretch the Holiday Budget
Holiday merriment comes with a price, even (and in some cases especially) during a pandemic, when prices have gone up on some essentials and other items due to high demand. Spending can be challenging for seniors on a fixed income.…
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20 Haunted Houses and Attractions That Are Actually Open This Year
While the coronavirus has upended much of 2020, Halloween lovers need not despair. Though traditional trick-or-treating outings may not take place in many places, there are still plenty of haunted…
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Which States Have the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions?
The response across the United States to coronavirus containment has been varied, to say the least. New York and California led the way early on with strict lockdowns, business closings,…
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SNAP and Other Low Income Relief Programs for Seniors
From housing and food to health care and transportation, low-income seniors can take advantage of a huge range of benefits — as long as they know what’s available to them. Some…
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Best and Worst Impacts of Trump’s First Term on Seniors
The most controversial and divisive president in modern American history, Donald Trump won 53% of the vote among people 50 and older in 2016, according to AARP, although older voters…
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America’s Healthiest States for Seniors, Ranked
Senior health is an acute concern everywhere, but some states are doing a far better job of addressing it. According to the Census Bureau, adults 65 and older are now…
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The Shocking Truth About Elvis Presley’s Hit Songs
During his career, Elvis Presley recorded over 600 songs, many of them big hits ranging from “Love Me Tender” and “Jailhouse Rock” to “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog.” He…
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Which Celebrities Besides Tom Hanks Have Dual Citizenship?
It’s estimated that the U.S. welcomes about 2,100 new citizens per day. Most of those names, of course, aren’t recognizable to most people. There are, however, a number of celebrities…
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42 Creative Ways to Beat Summer Boredom While Social Distancing
Summer brings warm weather, extra hours of sunlight, and free time to fill, especially this year, with fewer people traveling due to the pandemic. Take advantage with these cheap or…
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How to Cope With COVID-19, Job Loss, and Other Traumatic Events
Life never really lets up. Constant change, whether major or minor, can challenge our physical and psychological capacities to adjust. Few things illustrate that better than the current coronavirus pandemic…
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DIY in the USA: Tools That Are Still Made in America
Most major tool companies learned long ago that it makes economic sense to set up factories in countries where labor is cheap and laws are lax — but some of…
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Safe, Fireworks-Free Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July at Home
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but not everyone loves them. Though large public displays of fireworks are largely canceled this year because of the pandemic, that’s…
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From Boneshakers to the Wright Brothers: 25 Fun Facts About Bicycles
A first bike is the childhood equivalent of a driver’s license, but those familiar, two-wheeled, pedal-powered machines (and the outdoor trails best for riding them) aren’t just for kids —…
