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How to Clean an Outdoor Rug to Remove Mildew, Dirt and Stains

Outdoor rugs are a low-maintenance, cost-efficient way to beautify any outdoor living space. But if neglected, outdoor rugs can accumulate grimy buildup over time. Most people remember to wipe down tables and chairs when hosting a backyard play date, garden party or barbecue. But chances are your colorful rug gets no love. Outdoor rugs, carpets…



Social Security Benefits Rounded Down

Q: I’ve heard that Social Security is cheating me and millions of other Americans out of Social Security benefits they are due because they round down to the nearest dollar when they are supposed to be rounding up. Is this true? A: Well, it’s true … and it’s false. It’s true when you say that…


Book Review: ‘The Time Has Come’: A Fateful Encounter in a Drugstore

An Illinois native and University of Illinois journalism alum, author Will Leitch calls Athens, Georgia home. Leitch is a media guy contributing to several national publications and the founding editor of the former sports blog “Deadspin.” He has published five novels. “The Time Has Come” is his sixth and, like his fifth “How Lucky,” is…


Mom Diagnosed With Parkinson’s at 44 Reveals the Lesser-Known Symptoms She Noticed at 26

A mom diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at 44 has shared the lesser-known symptoms, including loss of smell, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and intolerance to sugar and beer. Donna Marshall, 54, said the side effects, which started in her mid-20s, included a loss of taste and an inability to drink caffeine. Marshall underwent deep brain stimulation surgery in the…


‘Hero Dog’ Dies Saving Owner From Devastating Apartment Fire Caused by E-scooter Battery

A man’s electric scooter’s battery exploded in the middle of the night while he slept, destroying his apartment. He said he owes his life to his loyal dog. In the early hours of the morning on April 17, Kevin Record, 43, was asleep in his apartment on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England, when…


Triplets Open Time Capsule Saved Until They Turned 25, Here’s the Treasure They Found Inside

A triplet whose mom curated a special time capsule for her and her siblings to open when they turned 25 has shared the special moment, and the capsule’s incredible contents, with the world. Jamie Poepoe lives in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and works as a human resources professional. Jamie’s mom, Lisa, 60, and dad, John,…


Top 5 Ways to Help Older People Deal With Social Isolation

Ageing experts have shared ways to increase social connection and reduce loneliness among older people after recent research showed loneliness has become an epidemic in the U.S. and Australia, with one in three people affected and a third of all seniors now living alone. A study from Stanford University published in the journal Aging found that…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (May 2)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $4 to $71.66 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell $3.99 to $75.32 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery fell 11 cents $2.44 a gallon. June heating oil fell 9 cents $2.29 a gallon. June natural gas fell 11 cents to $2.21 per 1,000…


Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Julius Caesar’: Do Commoners or Kings Decide the Common Good?

NR | 1 h 46 min | Drama | 1950 David Bradley is probably better known for having directed former First Lady Nancy Reagan in “Talk About a Stranger.” But he’s also the one who helped Hollywood discover Charlton Heston as a natural in the sword-and-sandal world of epics. Bradley doesn’t deviate from the overly…