If we aren’t careful, Christmas can quickly become a time of worrying about what we get and losing sight of what’s important. Spending time with loved ones, sharing gratitude, giving thoughtful gifts, and sharing with those who are less fortunate—these are some of the things I want my family to focus on during the holidays. As my kids have gotten older, I’ve worked hard to find creative ways to teach them about Christmas joy. I’ve shared that we try to keep Christmas simple by purchasing one gift for each family member. We’ve enjoyed celebrating Advent, a time of waiting and…
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Las Vegas is known for its flashy hotels, buzzing casinos and over-the-top suites, but did you know it’s also home to some of the best hotel pools in the U.S.? Whether you’re planning a family trip to Las Vegas or you’re in search of the best poolside party in town during the warm season, these hotels have some of the most impressive pools in the city. In this list, you’ll find rooftop oases, lavish day clubs and kid-friendly complexes — there’s truly something for every type of traveler (even if you are just a day guest — more on that…
London, England – Britain is expected to hold a general election in the second half of 2024 and Rishi Sunak, the United Kingdom’s Conservative leader, is under pressure. The right-wing party that has governed Britain for more than 10 years is far behind the main opposition Labour Party in the polls. Earlier this month, a YouGov survey of about 14,000 people published by The Telegraph newspaper predicted that Labour could win 385 parliamentary seats. The Conservatives are on track to keep just 169 seats, a sharper loss than in 1997 when Labour’s Tony Blair triumphed over John Major. On the…
Nancy Pelosi, Tammy Murphy, and an ever-expanding Axis of Evil.
It will take much more than one defeat to end the incredible career of Japanese-South Korean MMA icon Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama. Things didn’t go his way this past weekend when he returned in front of his home fans for ONE Championship’s long awaited return to Tokyo, Japan, for ONE 165. In a first of its kind matchup, he faced off with Dutch kickboxing legend Nieky Holzken in a special rules super fight that certainly didn’t go to plan for Akiyama. The first round taking place under the boxing ruleset put him at a clear disadvantage, and the 48-year old…
Polestar 4, the SUV coupé from Volvo’s performance EV sub-brand, is now available in Europe and Australia. The slick electric coupé was unveiled in April 2023 and first launched in China at the end of that year, but this is its first expansion globally. And while it’s available for pre-order in some European countries and Australia today, production won’t start until mid-2024, with first deliveries being expected in August. Is it a SUV? Is it a sedan? Is it a coupé?Credit: Polestar The Polestar 4 is a big deal for the brand, as it’s the company’s first model that…
How and what you eat has radically changed over the past few decades with the all-consuming rise of the supermarket. But what price are you paying for this homogenized, cheap and convenient food? This video investigates how supermarkets have affected the food on your plate, and reveals the telltale signs that the food you buy may not have been grown in the way you think.
The multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold a shareholder vote on the matter.
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf are engaging in an arms race for the future of golf, with the former getting a $3 billion injection of cash from the Strategic Sports Group this week, while the latter is content luring defectors with massive contracts. The endgame for the PGA Tour? Try to keep golf as close to its traditional self as possible. Is Tiger Woods the biggest loser in the PGA-LIV Golf merger? | Agree to Disagree The PGA Tour’s deal with SSG will fund tournament purses for the next five years, give players $1.5 billion in equity shares,…
When Elon Musk took over Twitter, since rebranded as X, his favorite letter of the alphabet, he went on a firing spree. Chief among those ejected were people working on trust and safety, the work of keeping bad content, from hate speech to child exploitation, off the platform. In front of a US Senate committee today, X CEO Linda Yaccarino appeared to tacitly acknowledge that Musk went too far in tearing down the platform’s guardrails, indicating the company was partially reversing course. She said that X had increased the number of trust and safety staff by 10 percent in…
Some kids seem to grow up faster than others. That’s even truer if your child has central precocious puberty (CPP). That’s sexual maturity that starts before age 8 in girls or age 9 in boys. Puberty can affect how your child looks, feels, and acts. And when it happens too early, kids may get confused or embarrassed. You and your doctor can help talk them through the process. Here are some topics to bring up. Body Changes Often, it’s not a medical problem that causes CPP. It’s just an early start to a natural part of life. Jami Josefson, MD,…
The American Express® Gold Card gets a lot of attention for its aesthetic, topping our list of the prettiest cards available. It’s also heralded as the ideal foodie card for its dining-related bonus-earning categories and statement credits. At first glance, the Amex Gold’s $250 annual fee (see rates and fees) can seem steep. However, this card comes with some impressive bonus categories, credits and insurance perks that make the fee well worth paying for many. Here’s what you need to know to determine if this card is a good choice for you. Welcome bonus Currently, the Amex Gold is offering…