The 2026 Honda CR-V has a lot of equipment, but only one is smart buying

The 2026 Honda CR-V has a lot of equipment, but only one is smart buying

Seven models, a smart choice The Honda CR-V was the automaker’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. in 2024 and held that title through the first three quarters of 2025. By 2018, the CR-V had been the best-selling vehicle for more than two decades, and in recent years, Honda has expanded and diversified its lineup. Subsequently, … Read more

Swing district Republicans are bracing for the political fallout if health care subsidies expire

Swing district Republicans are bracing for the political fallout if health care subsidies expire

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in key U.S. House battlegrounds are working to contain the political fallout that may arise when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance brought about by the Affordable Care Act. For a critical portion of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of so-called enhanced tax credits after … Read more

Climate change threatens water and energy systems in Asia, reports warn

Climate change threatens water and energy systems in Asia, reports warn

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Climate change is affecting water and energy systems in Asia and putting millions of people at risk, forcing countries to invest billions in supporting basic services, according to two recent reports. Water-related disasters are increasing in the region, even as spending to protect communities is insufficient. Asian nations will need $4 … Read more

“I’m a cardiologist – this is the snack I tell every patient to avoid”

“I’m a cardiologist – this is the snack I tell every patient to avoid”

Snacking gets a bad rap. Most weight loss and nutrition experts will say that healthy snacking throughout the day can help prevent overeating, protecting your heart health in the process. However, what you eat is very important. “The problem is that most of the snacks sold today are not real food,” he explains Dr. Jack … Read more

“Our women’s hiking pants have saved our business – we’ve sold over 50,000”

“Our women’s hiking pants have saved our business – we’ve sold over 50,000”

Co-founder Kasia Bromley traded haute couture for women’s hiking gear. One day, hiking in a group of men, Kasia Bromley was ridiculed for wearing non-traditional clothing outdoors. It was a light-hearted moment to create a women’s brand with ‘style, performance and fit’, a journey that started with a pair of jeans from a charity shop, … Read more

why drivers face a triple tax for every mile they drive

why drivers face a triple tax for every mile they drive

EV socket illustration When the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid went on sale in 2012, its rechargeable battery pack and gasoline engine combination was hailed as the best of both worlds. Instead of recharging an electric motor on its own through regenerative braking like previous hybrid models, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners can now plug their car … Read more

Social media ban for Australian teenagers brings holiday woes

Social media ban for Australian teenagers brings holiday woes

By Byron Kaye and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Sydney teenager Ayris Tolson thinks the start of her first summer holiday under Australia’s youth social media ban will be relatively easy as she spends time with her family, but as the weeks pass, she fears she will be lonely and isolated. From December … Read more

Never mix these 2 drinks if you are taking high blood pressure medication, warns a pharmacist

Never mix these 2 drinks if you are taking high blood pressure medication, warns a pharmacist

For those who have high blood pressure, taking a prescription drug can literally save lives. While medications are never a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle, scientific studies have shown how powerful blood pressure lowering medications can be. For example, according to a 2024 scientific study published in Cureustaking a blood pressure-lowering drug significantly … Read more

Forget menu prices, McDonald’s is quietly making a massive financial move

Forget menu prices, McDonald’s is quietly making a massive financial move

A lot of attention has been focused on McDonald’s seeing a change in their customer base. That’s something CEO Christopher Kempczinski talked about at length during the chain’s third-quarter earnings call. “In the US, we continue to see a bifurcated consumer base, with QSR traffic from lower-income consumers declining by nearly double-digits in the third … Read more