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News - Sep 11, 2026 Twenty-Five Years On, We Read the Names of the Souls Lost on September 11, 2001

The 9/11 Memorial honors the 2,977 people killed on September 11, 2001. Families gather on the plaza again this year to read the names aloud, and for the 25th anniversary a seventh moment of silence honors the thousands who have since died of illnesses traced to the dust.

News - Sep 10, 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: How to Read Your Annual Notice of Change Before December 7

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Your Medicare health or drug plan sends its Annual Notice of Change in September, and it spells out next year's premium, deductible, drug list, and network. Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026, and your plan must have your request by then.

News - Sep 10, 2026 Top Branson Shows for 2026: Country, Gospel, Magic and Christmas

Visitors filing into a lit Branson theater entrance at dusk as a woman hands tickets to an usher.

Planning a Branson getaway? Here are the top-rated shows for 2026, from The Haygoods and Presleys' Country Jubilee to Dolly Parton's Stampede, with the theaters where each one plays and the seasons they run.

News - Sep 09, 2026 Schedule of of 9/11 Memorial Events and Broadcasts: Marking 25 Years

An older couple at the memorial parapet: the man, in dress uniform, traces a name beside a single white rose as she rests a hand on his back.

A quarter century after the September 11 attacks killed 2,977 people, the nation marks the anniversary with ceremonies and tributes. Here is a guide to the events and broadcasts.

News - Sep 08, 2026 Best Places and Times to See Fall Colors in 2026

A woman in her sixties holds a paper map at a stone overlook above red and gold Appalachian ridges.

The 2026 fall foliage season favors the central Appalachians, with peak color moving south from late September into November. Here is where and when to catch the best views.

News - Sep 04, 2026 Strength Training After 65: A Gentle Way to Build Muscle and Balance at Home

A woman in her seventies lifts two small cans overhead while seated on a kitchen chair in morning light.

Strength training after 65 can begin at home with a sturdy chair, two tennis balls, and a pair of soup cans, starting with one light session a week.

News - Sep 04, 2026 Planning a Trip to Watch the 100th Macy's Parade

Handlers walk a giant parade balloon down Central Park West past barricades crowded with bundled-up spectators.

The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off from West 77th Street on November 26, 2026, with 100 inflatables, a returning Blue Hippopotamus, and free sidewalk viewing.

News - Sep 04, 2026 Does Your Dog or Cat Need a Professional Teeth Cleaning?

A veterinarian performs an anesthetized dental cleaning on a dog beside a dental X-ray display.

Most dogs and cats have gum disease by age 3, hidden below the gumline where no brush reaches. A cleaning under anesthesia is how it gets found and treated.

News - Aug 28, 2026 Pickleball: America's Fastest-Growing Sport Still Has Room at the Net

A woman in her 60s hits a pickleball on an outdoor court in bright daylight.

Pickleball reached 24.3 million players in 2025, a 479 percent jump since 2020. Open play lets newcomers rotate in without a partner, and games go to 11. A paddle, ball, and court shoes are enough to start; the kitchen and two-bounce rule keep rallies long.

News - Aug 28, 2026 Fall Yard Plan: Work Backward From Your First Freeze

Woman in her sixties drapes a frost cover over garden plants in sunlight.

Look up the median first-freeze date where you live, then your USDA hardiness zone. Time covers, harvest, planting, watering, and winter mulch from those two numbers, not from a magazine calendar.

News - Aug 28, 2026 Five Days in Washington, D.C.: What Is Worth Seeing

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See the original Constitution, Declaration, and Bill of Rights in the Archives Rotunda, then the Star-Spangled Banner a few blocks away. Five days also covers the Mall memorials, the Capitol, and Arlington or Mount Vernon.

News - Aug 17, 2026 Autumn in the National Parks: The $20 Pass, the October Road Closures, and the Order to Do It In

Autumn colors across Cook's Meadow toward Sentinel Rock in Yosemite National Park in late October

A senior pass costs $20 and can take three weeks by mail. Glacier's alpine road usually closes the third Monday of October. Here is the order to plan an autumn park trip in.

News - Aug 16, 2026 One Jalapeño Supplier, 345 Illnesses: The Salmonella Recall Now Spreading Across Grocery Aisles

Recalled Hannaford Diced Jalapenos 3.75 oz package label with UPC 030223082712 from the FDA Salmonella recall

Federal investigators link 345 Salmonella illnesses in 27 states to fresh jalapeños, with 36 hospitalized. Here are the recalled salsas, dips and pico de gallo, with UPCs and dates.

News - Aug 14, 2026 Social Security's 2027 Raise Could Hit 3.6 Percent, but the Formula Still Runs Months Behind Prices

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A projected 3.6 percent Social Security raise for 2027 would be the largest in four years, but the formula behind it runs months behind retirees' actual bills.

News - Aug 14, 2026 Genealogy Sites Race to Add AI Tools, but Researchers Warn Users to Check the Work

The big family history sites now use AI to read old handwriting, date old photographs and narrate records. Here is what genuinely helps a hobbyist, what it costs, and what to verify.

News - Aug 13, 2026 Cruise Vacations for American Seniors: Top Options for Staying Close to Home in 2026

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American seniors have more domestic cruise options than ever, from Alaska and Hawaii to Mississippi paddlewheelers, offering comfort and adventure close to home.

News - Aug 07, 2026 Top Vehicles for Retirees in 2026: Comfort, Safety, and Value Take Center Stage

Discover the best 2026 vehicles for retirees, featuring top picks like the Subaru Forester, Toyota Camry, and Honda CR-V for comfort and safety.

News - Aug 06, 2026 Smart Daily Habits That Keep Your Teeth Strong And Healthy Well Into Your Golden Years

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Brushing, flossing, smart food choices, and regular dental visits keep teeth strong at any age. Simple daily habits protect your smile and your health.

News - Aug 05, 2026 Bird Watching Grows as America's Favorite Backyard Hobby: Top 5 Bird ID Apps Ranked for 2026

Bird watching is booming across America. Here are the five highest rated bird identifier apps helping backyard birders name every visitor with ease.

News - Aug 04, 2026 The Appalachian Trail: Fascinating Facts Behind America's Beloved Footpath

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Discover the fascinating history of the Appalachian Trail, from Benton MacKaye's 1921 vision to record-setting hikers and remarkable facts about America's beloved footpath.