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Fall Prevention for the Elderly: 13 Strategies to Keep Them Safe 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older -- with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are falls common among older adults, but they can also lead to more serious injuries when they occur. Fal Engagement Ring Financing: Know Your Options 03/25/2024 08:00pm • If you're ready to pop the question to your partner, you might be in the market to buy an engagement ring. A ring can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands, depending on your significant other's preferences and your budget. Couples spent an average of $5,500 on engagement rings in 2023, acco 10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water 03/25/2024 08:00pm • While property along a shoreline can be pricey, retirees can find reasonable options available throughout the U.S. To find the best affordable waterfront communities for retirement, we spoke with local real estate experts and reviewed annual rankings, including U.S. News' Best Places to Retire and 7 Best Technology Jobs in the U.S. 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Secure a great future with a technology job.The tech industry is an attractive field for a variety of reasons. For starters, there's demand for tech-skilled employees, given the global economy's increasing reliance on digitalization. It's also a high-paying industry that offers plenty of remote work Is a Bathroom Renovation Worth It? 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Bathrooms have always been an important space in a home, but they became a priority for homeowners during the pandemic. As people spent more time at home, they wanted a luxurious and relaxing space to unwind from life stressors, which made bathrooms a sought-after sanctuary. But before you spend ten Best Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Buy now, pay later apps let you spread out the cost of a purchase over a few weeks, months or years, depending on the plan you choose. Most apps offer a "Pay in 4" plan that spans six weeks and doesn't charge interest or fees. Longer terms may also be available, but these typically come with interes Choosing A Major for Med School 03/25/2024 08:00pm • When it comes to choosing a college major, aspiring medical school students should follow their passion, not what they think will look good to an admissions committee. "There's no one right way to do it," says Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, associate dean for admissions and a clinical professor at the Univers 7 Options for Second-Chance Checking Accounts 03/25/2024 08:00pm • A checking account is a key part of daily money management, but if you have struggled to manage bank accounts responsibly, accessing this basic financial tool can be a challenge without a second-chance checking account. Just as your bill-paying record is tracked by the credit bureaus, your banking h Early Signs of Diabetes 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Diabetes is a fuel supply issue. When you move your fingers to scroll down this page muscle cells, nerve cells and brain cells must burn a little fuel to make that happen. Cells make that fuel from a supply of the sugar glucose that they have stashed away in their cellular pantry. When running low o How Are Unemployment Benefits Taxed? 03/25/2024 08:00pm • You may be surprised to discover that unemployment benefits are taxable. These payouts are subject to federal income taxes and, depending on where you live, state income taxes. But don't despair; you can take steps to avoid an unexpected bill at tax time. How Unemployment Benefits Are TaxedUnemploym Editorial Roundup: United States 03/25/2024 05:01pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: March 23 The Washington Post on SCOTUS and abortion The Supreme Court declared nearly two years ago, when it overruled Roe v. Wade, that the rules on abortion were now up to the states — but as the justices hear a critical case this Tired of AI doomsday tropes, Cohere CEO says his goal is technology that's 'additive to humanity' 03/25/2024 04:18pm • Aidan Gomez can take some credit for the ‘T’ at the end of ChatGPT. He was part of a group of Google engineers who first introduced a new artificial intelligence model called a transformer. That helped set a foundation for today's generative AI boom that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and others built upo Planning a trip for spring break? Don't forget about your pets 03/25/2024 02:30pm • Planning some spring break travel? Whether you decide to take your pet along, hire a sitter or book a stay at a kennel, experts say you should consider the cost. "For example, to board a medium size dog for a week, we found prices range from $200 to more than $500 and that's just for the basic bo Italy follows France in raising security after the IS-claimed concert hall attack in Russia 03/25/2024 01:53pm • BERLIN (AP) — Italy followed France on Monday in stepping up security following the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall and the claim of responsibility by an affiliate of the Islamic State group. The attack renewed attention in Europe on the risk from the extremists, and particularly the Cent As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker 03/25/2024 01:47pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing keeps hitting more and more turbulence. The American plane maker has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max midflight. That's spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing problems that have piled