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The 13 Best Carry-on Luggage Pieces of 2024 12/20/2023 07:00pm • Things aren't always as they seem -- especially when it comes to luggage. In our quest to find the best carry-on bags, we discovered that some suitcases may look good but they don't always hold up well to the demands of travel. Some designs have attractive features that add bulk but not additional f From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023 12/20/2023 05:57pm • The tide turned against inflation. Artificial intelligence went mainstream — for good or ill. Labor unions capitalized on their growing might to win more generous pay and benefits. Elon Musk renamed and rebranded the social media platform Twitter, removed guardrails against phony or obscene posts Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag problem 12/20/2023 05:26pm • Toyota Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 1 million vehicles over a defect that could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022. Included in the recall are Toyota Avalons, Camrys, Hig Weighing your weight loss options: Which is right for you 12/20/2023 12:41pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The U.S. obesity prevalence was about 42% in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Conditions related to obesity include diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers. The CDC also said these di Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future 12/20/2023 12:17pm • When Cora Dibert went for a routine blood test in October, the toddler brought along her favorite new snack: a squeeze pouch of WanaBana cinnamon-flavored apple puree. “She sucked them dry,” recalls her 26-year-old mother, Morgan Shurtleff, of Elgin, Oklahoma. Within a week, the family got an al Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court 12/19/2023 09:56pm • DENVER (AP) — A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely showdown in the nation’s highest Guide to Boosting Your Metabolism 12/19/2023 07:00pm • What does it take to keep the lights on in the human body? How does the body power actions from blinking and cell repair to washing dishes and running a marathon? In the simplest terms, all of these activities are powered by calories, which come from the food you eat. Generating that energy from cal 10 of the Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy 12/19/2023 07:00pm • Vanguard, a pioneer in fund management since 1976 with the launch of the first commercially available index mutual fund, has in recent years expanded its expertise into a robust lineup of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. This diversification marks a significant evolution in the firm's offerings, alig How to Create a Cozy Wintertime Bedroom 12/19/2023 07:00pm • When wintertime brings cooler temperatures and earlier bedtimes, there's only one thing a homeowner can do: Amp up the cozy factor in your bedrooms by bringing in warm color palettes, layered bedding, textured elements and mood lighting to bring comfort to those long nights. Interior designers say b Google to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlement 12/19/2023 01:30pm • Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes. Although Google struck the deal with stat Animal cruelty charges spur calls for official's resignation in Pennsylvania county 12/19/2023 11:05am • WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Residents in a western Pennsylvania county are calling for the resignation of an official who is facing felony animal cruelty charges after authorities say her dog starved to death. Washington County Controller April Sloane, 43, was arrested last week at her county office. N Long losing streaks are uncomfortable for NBA players. It can be part of their pro indoctrination 12/19/2023 10:24am • Victor Wembanyama has adjusted to many things — food, culture, double teams — since the top pick's arrival with the San Antonio Spurs. There's just no getting accustomed to all the losing. Pick an NBA player's name, any name, and they're not hard-wired for skids. Players like Wembanyama have typ After clinching playoff spot, AFC-leading Ravens to be tested in Christmas showdown at San Francisco 12/19/2023 04:49am • OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are playoff bound, and by the time this month is over, they should have a good sense of what the competition will be like in the postseason. The Ravens grinded out a 23-7 victory at Jacksonville on Sunday night to clinch a playoff 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 12/18/2023 07:00pm • One of the most powerful ways to grow your investments is to not overthink things and be patient with your portfolio. That long-term approach gets even more powerful when your investments are generating steady income via dividends, too. Dividends aren't just for retirees looking for income. For youn How to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease 12/18/2023 07:00pm • From the foods you savor to the steps you take, every choice influences the fate of your cardiovascular health and well-being. The impact isn't always immediate, however. The choices you make as early as your teen years can have an effect on your heart health in the long run. Heart disease is the le