EXPLAINER – Why coffee could be more expensive at cafes and grocery stores
A confluence of factors is increasing the cost of beans for farmers. This could lead to coffee prices dropping to your local cafe by the end of the year.Coffee futures, the price large-volume buyers...
Barbados PM dials UN issues by phone
While Mia Amor Mottley, the Barbados Prime Minister, didn't use her phone to deliver Friday's speech at U.N. General Assembly -- she did appear to have an iPhone in her hand as she delivered...
Donated RVs offer hope for wildfire victims who are left without a home
Woody Faircloth climbs aboard the motorhome equipped with carpet and drapes, carrying a bag stuffed full of snacks and duct tape. Luna, Woody's 9-year old daughter, is by his side and quizzes the family that...
Canada is a great place to travel if you are vigilant and vaccinated
The endless views and incredible sunsets of Kamouraska were a distant dream for a Virginia bicyclist who was unable to travel because of the pandemic. This is Quebec's most beautiful place and a yearly reminder...
Democrats urge retooling of health care programs for millions
Seniors can get dental care on Medicare. Prescription drugs will no longer be priced at the maximum price. There are new options for long-term home care. Ideological battles have prevented low-income individuals from Medicaid coverage.These are just a few of...
What are the current COVID-19 guidelines applicable to schools?
It's an unforgettable back-to-school season for parents, students, and teachers across the U.S. Schools opened this fall to find thousands of coronavirus-infected students and teachers.It wasn't the long-awaited return of normality that many had...
Many countries fail to plan for curbing global warming
According to a new scientific study, nearly every country is failing to combat climate change. The world will likely not be able to maintain the agreed-upon global limit of warming, which is the result...
Fall decor is personal: Your house becomes your story
Home decor retailers have begun to offer collections reflecting the belief that home is where our hearts are and our heads as fall nesting season approaches.Although we may feel a bit lost in the...
New York Fashion Week wraps up with Tom Ford’s show of disco glam
The champagne was cold, and the front row stars were star studded Sunday night when Tom Ford closed New York Fashion Week (Lincoln Center) with a spring-summer collection that oozed disco glam.The 120 guests...
Are ATVs allowed on roads? Talk of the perks and drawbacks of ATVs is...
Tom and Cynthia Cloutier love spending time together on their porch and eating dinner on the deck overlooking the mountains. They also enjoy the peace and quiet of rural Vermont after retiring in 2018.All...