Here's what to know about raking leaves sustainably and helping the environment.
- Alexandra Rivera, New York Connect Team
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting is set for Wednesday, Dec. 2, bringing one of New York City's biggest holiday traditions back to Manhattan.
- Taylor Nicioli, CNN
When birds are chirping, humans may feel a little more at ease. But some bird vocalizations seem to strike a particularly pleasing chord with human ears — and scientists are beginning to understand why.
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This year's tree came from West Edmeston, New York, more than 200 miles from Rockefeller Center.
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Leaving some fallen leaves in place this autumn could help fireflies next summer, AccuWeather reports, because firefly larvae often spend winter in moist leaf litter and soil. A conservation biologist at The Xerces Society explained that leaves provide shelter, moisture and insulation, and h…
- Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today
Home improvement and repair costs have escalated in price in the last decade, adding to the strain of tight budgets for Americans, a new analysis finds.
- Jalen Williams Detroit Free Press
It's important to put your safety first when raking leaves this fall, particularly if you’re older or have heart disease, experts say.
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Medicare open enrollment season is here. Here are some things you should know to make “the Medicare maze” a little easier to navigate.
Getting enough quality sleep is essential for staying healthy and being productive, but many people struggle to sleep well consistently. Being able to fall asleep at a reasonable time, and more importantly stay asleep, will help you lead a healthier life and live as long as possible. One hab…
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Annual COLAs are meant to help beneficiaries, mostly seniors, keep up with inflation and maintain the same standard of living, but most recipients say they've fallen short, according to AARP.
Spooky season is bringing a bunch of cinematic treats — and, yeah, a few tricks — to watch in theaters and at home. Here are 15 horror films to check out.
Over the years, several unexpected Hollywood hits have proven that a film doesn’t need a massive budget to be successful. Sylvester Stallone’s Academy Award-winning film ‘Rocky’ came from humble beginnings. According to a 1990 Vanity Fair profile, Stallone initially rejected a $360,000 offer…
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