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From tire tread to floodwater: 9 tips for driving in heavy rain

Nine tips for driving in heavy rain and flooding, from reading flood warnings and checking tires to recovering from hydroplaning and knowing when to...

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What a 'super El Niño' could mean for winter in 7 U.S. regions

A super El Niño winter tends to bring wetter weather to the southern U.S. and milder conditions up north, though no state's winter is guaranteed

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10 ways to prepare your home for a wet El Niño winter

Learn how to prepare your home for El Niño, from flood insurance and roof checks to drainage, sump pumps and emergency supplies, with 10 practical...

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Flood insurance before El Niño: 10 points on timing, zones and limits

Flood insurance before El Niño takes planning, from the 30-day NFIP waiting period to flood zones, coverage limits and mudflow rules homeowners and...

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Winter storm emergency kit: 12 supplies for home and car

A winter storm emergency kit helps a household stay supplied with water, food, light, heat and power when snow and ice cut roads and knock out...

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8 mudslide warning signs to watch for, and how to get out safely

Learn mudslide warning signs such as cracking ground, tilting trees and rumbling sounds, plus guidance on what to do before, during and after a debris...

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El Niño winter forecast: a region-by-region guide to wetter, drier and milder odds

This El Niño winter forecast guide breaks down how the Pacific warming pattern tends to shift rain, snow and temperatures across U.S. and Canadian...

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What Anthropic's IPO filing says about revenue, net loss and investor valuations

Anthropic's IPO filing shows about $16.3 billion in first-half revenue, an $80.7 billion net loss and 22 banks on the deal — here are 10 numbers...

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Federal student loan default can reach wages, tax refunds and benefits, and 7 more points to know

A federal student loan default can let the government garnish wages, take tax refunds and reduce Social Security, and these 10 points explain the...

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Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Intel: 10 major tech job cuts since the 1990s

These 10 major tech layoffs, from Hewlett-Packard's 2012 restructuring to the 2023 cuts at Amazon, Meta and Alphabet, show how big tech companies shed...

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The AI bubble debate, set against 10 market bubbles since the 1630s

Weigh the AI bubble debate against history with 10 market bubbles, from Dutch tulip mania to dot-com and crypto, and how each compares with today's AI...

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Humana and UnitedHealthcare are ending Medicare Advantage plans for about 1 million

Medicare Advantage plan cuts at Humana and UnitedHealthcare will affect about 1 million older members, and here is what each insurer has disclosed...

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From Facebook to Robinhood: 10 IPO debuts that struggled and what followed

These IPO flops, including Facebook, Uber and Rivian, trace 10 hyped stock market debuts from 2011 to 2021 and the corporate turns that followed

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Where to watch sunsets in 20 U.S. cities, from Key West to Albuquerque

Where to watch sunsets in the U.S., from Key West's Mallory Square to Seattle's Kerry Park, across 20 cities with west-facing water, desert horizons...

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10 public benefit corporations tied to U.S. stock market listings

These 10 public benefit corporations, from Lemonade to Veeva Systems, show how a legal duty to pursue a stated public benefit fits with a U.S. stock...

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Russia, Brazil, Turkey and 10 more countries that stopped changing their clocks

Countries that abolished daylight saving time took different paths, and these 13 examples show which kept summer time and which settled on standard...

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Clocks went back in Europe but not the U.S.: what it means for 10 business hubs

Clocks go back in Europe a week before the U.S., reshaping time gaps for 10 selected global business hubs, from London and Frankfurt to Tokyo and...

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From 1919 to 2025, 10 moments in Congress's fight over daylight saving time

Congress has tried to stop changing the clocks, and sometimes changed them more. These 10 moments trace a century of daylight saving fights

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Half-hour time zones: 10 places where clocks run on a 30-minute offset

These half-hour time zones, from India to Newfoundland and the Marquesas Islands, show how 10 places set clocks 30 minutes off the usual hourly grid

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Table rolls, peanuts and dry-aged beef: what sets 10 U.S. steakhouse chains apart

These 10 steakhouse chains in the U.S. range from casual roadhouses known for table rolls and peanuts to upscale dining rooms built around dry-aged...

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Real Madrid to Hamburg: the clubs behind the Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or winners by club, from Real Madrid and Barcelona to Hamburg and Dynamo Kyiv, traced through the players and years behind 10 clubs' awards

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How 10 tech IPOs from 2004 to 2023 closed on their first day

Tech IPO first-day performance varied widely across these 10 well-known listings, from Airbnb and Snowflake more than doubling to Uber closing below...

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The new Repayment Assistance Plan vs. the old student loan plans, compared

RAP charges 1% to 10% of income, with a $10 minimum and forgiveness at 30 years. See how it compares with IBR, PAYE, ICR and SAVE

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9 companies cashing in on the AI data center boom, from chips to cooling

Nvidia's data center sales hit $89 billion in a quarter, and Micron, Oracle and Vertiv are booming too. See the 9 companies behind the buildout

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Sweden and Japan tie at 34 Nobel Prizes. Here are the 10 countries with the most

The U.S. leads with 432 prizes, nearly three times the UK's 145, and Sweden and Japan tie for fifth at 34. See the top 10 countries

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The countries with the most press freedom in 2026, according to Reporters Without Borders

Norway tops the 2026 index for the 10th straight year, while the U.S. ranks 64th. See the 10 countries with the most press freedom

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Reader ratings put CD Projekt Red's two ports first among these 12 Switch 2 games

These 12 Nintendo Switch 2 games come from a reader-rated top 50 ranking, from The Witcher III remaster to Mario Kart World and Pokémon Pokopia

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10 ways to stay healthy on a long flight, from hydration to jet lag

Learn how to stay healthy on a long flight with 10 practical habits covering hydration, circulation, sleep, jet lag, germs and dry cabin air on...

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10 ways to get the best exchange rate when traveling abroad

Getting the best exchange rate when traveling abroad comes down to fees, card choices and where you convert cash — here are 10 tactics that help...

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A vacation home safety checklist: 10 steps to take before you leave

Learning how to keep your home safe while traveling starts before you pack, with 10 practical steps covering lights, mail, locks, cameras, insurance...

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10 tips for traveling with your pet during the holidays

Traveling with your pet during the holidays takes planning, from vet paperwork and airline carrier rules to car restraints and toxic foods, and these...

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Bumped from a flight? 10 rules on volunteering, pay and complaints

Knowing what to do if your flight is overbooked matters at the gate; these 10 steps cover volunteer offers, denied boarding compensation and...

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Jet lag tips for before, during and after a long-haul flight

Learning how to beat jet lag starts before takeoff, and these 10 tips cover sleep shifts, light, melatonin, caffeine and meals to help your body clock...

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Airbnb hidden fees and house rules: 10 things to check before you book

Airbnb hidden fees and house rules can reshape what a stay costs, and these 10 checks on cleaning, guest, pet and service charges help you book with...

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10 states for a Thanksgiving road trip in 2026

This Thanksgiving road trip guide for 2026 covers 10 states, from Plymouth's Pilgrim sites to Utah's national parks, with routes, history and seasonal...

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Airbnb vs. hotels: 10 factors that decide which is the better deal in 2026

Airbnb vs. hotel comparisons in 2026 turn on fees, trip length, group size, loyalty perks and local rules, and these 10 factors show when each option...

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10 things to know about Airbnb's new rules on chores, fines and access

Airbnb's new house rules limit what hosts can ask of guests, from checkout chores to fines, and these 10 points explain each change before you book

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Early signs of macular degeneration, and when to see an eye doctor

Judi Dench says macular degeneration has taken her ability to read and act. Here’s what to watch for and when to see an eye doctor

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The worst day in stock market history wasn't 1929. Here are the 10 biggest S&P 500 drops on record

Black Monday's 20.47% drop in 1987 still tops the list, and 2020 is the last year to make it. See the 10 worst S&P 500 days on record

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15 states where regular gas costs less than $4 a gallon

AAA's state averages show 15 of 51 entries with regular gas under $4. See how each compares with the $4.2701 national average.

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Texas and South Carolina have 5 of the 10 best-rated Starbucks in America

A Columbia, South Carolina store tops 11,580 Starbucks on Google at 4.81 stars, against a 4.03 average. See the 10 best-rated

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10 U.S. cities where indoor climbing is everywhere, from Boulder to New York

Boulder's wall density score is more than five times San Francisco's, and New York has more roped gyms than anywhere. See the top 10 markets

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Fun Dip is the worst Halloween candy for your teeth. Here are the other 9

Fun Dip packs about 3 teaspoons of sugar and a lollipop can coat teeth for 30 minutes. Here are the 10 worst Halloween candies for teeth

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Mario owns the two biggest video game movies ever. Here are all 10 top earners

Mario made $1.36B on a $100M budget and Minecraft turned $150M into $960M. Here are the 10 video game films that earned the most

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The famous game studios EA acquired and then shut down

EA acquired these beloved game studios over three decades, then closed them, ending franchises that defined entire gaming eras

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7 BioWare games that defined the modern role-playing genre

A look at BioWare's most iconic games, from Baldur's Gate to Mass Effect, and what made each a landmark in role-playing design

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Inside EA's $55 billion buyout, from Cliffhanger's closure to Battlefield 6

Since Electronic Arts went private in a record buyout, layoffs, canceled games and Battlefield 6's launch have reshaped the company

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Meet the authors who dominate the New York Times best seller list

A look at the authors who have landed atop the New York Times best seller list again and again over decades of publishing

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The 10 books that spent the most weeks at No. 1 on the NYT list

These 10 books held No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list longer than almost any other title in publishing history

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Lille in 2027: 15 things to do in France's Flemish city

A 2027 guide to the best things to do in Lille, France, from the Grand Place to day trips across the Belgian border

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