The best thermometers for adults and kids
A reliable thermometer can accurately tell if someone is running a fever. Our top picks include ear, oral, and no-touch forehead models.
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The rise, fall, and latest stumbles of Victoria's Secret ahead of its fashion show return
Victoria's Secret is streaming its annual fashion show live on October 15 after years of rebranding. Here's an in-depth look at the lingerie brand.
The 4 best can openers
The best can opener will last you for years and is simple to use. Here are our top picks for manual, versatile, and electric can openers.
21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history. More than 15 million Americans were left jobless and unemployment reached 25%.
SAVE Plan: Decoding the New Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Option
Explore the new SAVE Plan for student loans, including eligibility, how it calculates payments, benefits, and the application process.
Supreme Court rejected military chaplains' lawsuit saying their careers were ruined after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
The group of military clergy accused the Defense Department of ruining their careers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons.
How to Use Credit Card Rewards Beyond Travel: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore innovative ways to use your credit card rewards for non-travel purposes. From cash back to unique experiences, learn how to make the most of your points.
Carnival went ahead with a cruise despite the 'significant risk' of a coronavirus outbreak, judge rules
The Ruby Princess set sail from Sydney, Australia, on a 13-day cruise to New Zealand in March 2020, but 663 passengers got coronavirus, and 28 died.
Trump's lawyers demand fraud trial be stopped because of a COVID-19 risk — but none are wearing masks in court
New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron decided to move ahead with Tuesday's court proceedings and said N95 masks were available.
A new COVID shot is more effective against current variants — and may have fewer side effects
The FDA approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax. The vaccine is more effective at protecting against omicron strains of the virus.
The most impactful strikes in history — for better or worse
Throughout world history, strikers have strived for better working conditions for masses of workers.
Elon Musk and Bill Gates have argued over everything from climate change to the pandemic. Here's how their disagreements started — and everything that's happened since.
The Microsoft billionaire and the Tesla titan never seemed to have a particularly cozy relationship, and really things heated up during the pandemic.
Kim Jong Un is traveling to Russia to meet Putin in an armor-plated luxury train. Take a look inside.
Step aboard the North Korean leader's private family train, which he's taking to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for weapons talks.
An ER doctor shares 7 key places he still wears a mask — and explains why he didn't put one on at the US Open
Though some reported having flu-like symptoms after attending the US Open, Dr. Jeremy Faust said he didn't wear his mask during matches.
No, you don't have the flu already. It's probably COVID.
Almost no one is sick with the flu right now. Flu-like symptoms could mean you have COVID-19, and experts recommend you get tested to find out.
What we know about new coronavirus variant 'Eris,' from symptoms to how fast it's spreading
A rapidly spreading coronavirus variant, "Eris," is now thought to be the dominant strain in the US. Here are the symptoms.
Should we be freaking out about the new COVID variants?
The Eris COVID variant has been spreading at an increasing rate, and scientists are noticing a pattern during the warmer months. Here's what we know.
Vintage photos show how drastically air travel has changed in the last century
From planes that would rattle in the wind to digital touch-screen inflight entertainment, air travel has come a long way.
How to use a bidet properly
Americans are just starting to catch on to the benefits of a bidet. Since it's an attractive alternative, many people are learning how to use a bidet.
How long it took to develop 13 vaccines in history
Vaccines often take years, and sometimes even decades, to develop, test, and approve for public use.