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Things to Check Off Your November Home Maintenance To-Do List that take just an Hour or Less

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With Thanksgiving approaching and the winter holidays around the corner, there are things to look forward to (and prepare for) this time of year. What’s great about these home maintenance to-do’s is that they can all get checked off your list in just an hour or less.  So it will be easy to batten down […]

The Met Has Announced a Replacement Gala Theme for 2027

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On November 5, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and Met Gala will be devoted to familiar garments and commonplace materials rendered remarkable via the interventions of designers. As Vogue reports, organized by Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton, with assistance from Stephanie Kramer and Emily Mushaben, the Met […]

Walmart, Target, Aldi, Costco and More are Offering Thanksgiving Feasts to make your Holidays more Affordable

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With Thanksgiving just weeks away, retailers are offering ways to save, while shoppers try to budget and plan ahead. According to the latest consumer price index, the average price for a Thanksgiving family meal is about $90, with prices for staple items like turkey up 8.4% from last year, and cranberries up over 9%, largely […]

Wisconsin’s First Death since 1990. A 35-year High. Yet Former FDA Chief Warns Measles Cases Are Actually Being Underreported 

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Measles cases have surged to their highest levels since 1991, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with a former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief warning the case count is likely much higher than what is being reported. The Numbers So far in 2026, four confirmed deaths […]

It’s “Pandamania” as Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Meet the Public

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The wait is over for panda fans across Atlanta. Visitors to Zoo Atlanta finally got to see giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang up close, marking the return of one of the zoo’s most popular attractions after a two-year absence. As WSB-TV 2 in Atlanta reports, the 6-year-old pandas arrived from China six weeks […]

Starlink’s Surge Pricing Expands, Igniting Backlash

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Starlink’s controversial dynamic pricing seems to have expanded from the Midwest to across the US, leading to a 10% to 20% price hike for affected subscribers on Residential plans.  As PCMag reports, on Saturday morning, numerous users on social media reported receiving an email from SpaceX about raising their rates, citing the need to manage […]

In 2026, Carl Sagan Day is the best night to see Billions and Billions of Stars

Father and Son sit on dock watch meteor shower in night sky

Autumn is marching right along, and so are the objects in the night sky. As CNET reports, it’s no secret that the full moon is usually the most popular celestial event to happen every month, but skygazers also value the new moon. This is because the moon is a significant source of light pollution, making […]

Meghan Markle Joins “Junior MasterChef Australia”

Meghan Markle shakes hands and smiles at public event

Meghan Markle’s latest TV role has officially been revealed. The Duchess of Sussex, 45, is set to appear on Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027. While some reports had suggested that Meghan would host the upcoming season of the reality cooking series, PEOPLE reports that Markle will actually appear as a special guest. While the Duchess […]

November Lawn and Garden To-Do List: Shrubs and Trees

Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show […]