An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps
For years, Tami Nelson struggled with what she called the “temperamental old man” in the basement. He was inefficient. He was smelly. Plus, he took way too much of her…
Who Won and Lost in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware
The primary season ended on Tuesday with elections in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware. While results are still being tallied in the night’s marquee matchup, the Republican Senate primary…
In Reclaimed Towns, Ukrainians Recount a Frantic Russian Retreat
BALAKLIYA, Ukraine — The signs of desperation were everywhere. Abandoned military vehicles. Cans of food and dishes left on tables. Mail scattered on office floors. Clothes left hanging on lines.…
Sobering Inflation Report Dampens Biden’s Claims of Economic Progress
WASHINGTON — President Biden gathered with top Democrats at the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their inflation fight at an inopportune moment, as a sobering new report showed just…
PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery
Tributes flood in for the 30-year-old musician after he is reportedly killed in an armed robbery.
People Are Weight Training Barefoot. Is There Any Upside?
“When you wear any sort of a shoe, you are about an inch higher than you would be if you were barefoot,” said Anna Swisher, a USA Weightlifting coach. “You’ve…
Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You
Walking after a meal, conventional wisdom says, helps clear your mind and aids in digestion. Scientists have also found that going for a 15-minute walk after a meal can reduce…
The Joy Workout
It’s no secret that exercise, even in small doses, can improve your mood. Researchers even have a name for it: the feel-better effect. And while any physical activity — a…
How Runners Can Stay Visible as the Daylight Hours Shrink (Published 2019)
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Finding Humor, and Humanity, in Canada’s Oil Fields
In 2005, Kate Beaton was 21, with a brand-new degree in history and anthropology, student loans she said felt like a foot on her neck, and few job prospects. Around…