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The 8 Best Beach Blankets of 2023 07/24/2023 08:00pm • If your upcoming vacation plans include long, sun-drenched days spent in the sand and surf, then you'll want to bring all the summer essentials, including a cozy beach blanket. U.S. News compiled this list of the best beach blankets for your next trip to the lake or seaside based on consumer reviews Police say DNA technology has identified the killer in the unsolved death of a woman in 1981 07/20/2023 05:15pm • CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — More than four decades after a young New Hampshire woman was killed, law enforcement officials have solved the crime through DNA analysis and the use of forensic genealogy technology, the state attorney general said Thursday. But solving the case doesn’t bring with it the s 19 Essentials For Your College Dorm Room 07/19/2023 08:00pm • Pack lessThe living situation in college dorms is often far from glamorous. Space is limited and students are typically living with at least one other person. Some students overpack, while others don't pack enough. It's best to be in the latter camp at first, and bring more stuff later after assessi 1 in 3 DC consumers say their debt is highest ever (How not to deal with it) 07/17/2023 09:50am • Borrowing costs are at record highs and for consumers carrying debt, that adds to the burden, especially when they're carrying more than ever. A Northwestern Mutual survey found that 32% of D.C.-area consumers said they are carrying close to their highest level of debt ever right now, with credit 10 Small Front Porch Ideas 07/16/2023 08:00pm • There are endless design possibilities when it comes to your front porch, even if you have space limitations. According to the 2023 Houzz U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report, homeowners aren't letting a small front porch keep them from enjoying their outdoor areas this summer. In fact, searches for " The 9 Best Carry-on Backpacks of 2023 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Not sure whether to take a rolling suitcase or a travel backpack on the plane? Both types of carry-on luggage certainly have their merits, but if you like keeping your arms and hands free when traveling, a backpack is the right choice for you. Furthermore, compared to a hard-sided suitcase, it's eas Capitol rioter linked to Proud Boys gets 5 years in prison for pepper-spraying police 07/07/2023 05:17pm • A Florida man prosecutors say is affiliated with the Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray as they tried to defend the U.S. Capitol against supporters of President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. Barry Ramey, an airc The 23 Top Travel Pillows 2022 07/06/2023 08:00pm • Just like the pillow you use at home, the best neck pillow for travel is the one that makes you feel most comfortable, allowing you to relax, rest and ultimately fall asleep on the go. The difference, however, is that a travel pillow is typically used when sitting up, which means it needs to provide Short sleep negates benefits of exercise for the brain, study says 07/06/2023 03:33pm • (CNN) — One of the most important ways to keep your body healthy is by exercising — it has been shown to help prevent chronic disease, lengthen life, ward off dementia, slow cognitive decline and much more. However, the amount of sleep you get may be just as important — at least when it com 12 things you should never buy used 07/05/2023 10:26am • Buying stuff used can be a great way to save money. But it's not always worth it. If you opt for a lightly used car with just a few hundred miles on it, for example, you could save thousands -- and still enjoy the benefits of a "new" car. On the other hand, if you buy a used mattress that caus More travelers get cozy with glamping, even amid high costs 07/05/2023 08:36am • Camping can be one of the cheapest ways to travel. Yet a relatively new style of camping is proliferating — by some metrics — and it’s glamping. Glamping is a fusion of luxury and nature, where tents are filled with plush pillows, and some even have private bathrooms with heated, running water Greece’s left-wing opposition leader, Alexis Tsipras, stepping down after crushing election defeat 06/29/2023 08:38am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s firebrand opposition leader, Alexis Tsipras, announced his decision Thursday to step down as leader of the left-wing Syriza party, days after a crushing general election defeat. Tsipras, 48, served as Greece's prime minister from 2015 to 2019 during politically tum Why Do People Snore? 06/27/2023 08:00pm • If you have a partner who snores, then you know that familiar -- and sometimes annoying -- sound that may keep you up at night. If you snore, it's also possible to wake yourself up with your own snoring. Almost everyone snores occasionally, but an estimated 44% of males and 28% of females snore regu Pennsylvania caseworkers ignored years of child abuse, now face felony charges, prosecutor says 06/27/2023 06:38pm • A child welfare agency in Pennsylvania failed to protect children from horrific abuse and neglect, allowing them to languish for years in homes overtaken by animal waste and garbage, a prosecutor said Tuesday as he announced criminal charges against five caseworkers. Three caseworkers and two superv Nursing home resident gets 45 years for murder and rape of 80-year-old invalid 06/22/2023 04:15pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 61-year-old Indianapolis nursing home resident was sentenced Thursday to 45 years in prison for the murder and rape of an 80-year-old invalid last year. Dwayne Freeman learned his sentence after pleading guilty June 8 for the crimes against Patricia Newnum at the nursing home