What Does Medicare Cover? Here’s What You May Need To Know

Plus, learn what services and products are not covered by the various parts of Original Medicare.

When Can You Sign Up For A Medicare Advantage Plan?

There are three main times at which you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan.

Can A Medigap Plan Really Save You Money?

Medicare Supplement Insurance is designed to save you money on out-of-pocket Medicare costs. Here’s how it does just that.

What Are The Best Medigap Plans? Here's What You Should Know

There are 10 standardized Medigap plans in most states. We break it down to help you find the best plan for your needs.

What Is Medigap And How Does It Work With Medicare?

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, picks up the cost for some of the out-of-pocket expenses charged by Medicare.

COVID, Flu And RSV Seasons Start: What To Know About Fall Vaccinations

A flu vaccination and that updated COVID-19 shot are urged for just about everyone, starting with babies as young as 6 months, the CDC said.

Government Shutdown Nears: What Does It Mean? Who's Hit? What's Next?

The government will officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Sunday if Congress fails to pass a funding plan that the president signs into law.

Trump Skips GOP Debate Again; This Time, Rivals Take Him On Directly

Trump's rivals grabbed opportunities to distinguish themselves at a critical moment with less than four months before the Iowa caucuses.

​ At 7.31%, Average 30-Year Mortgage Reaches Highest Point In 23 Years

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loan, also increased.

House Republicans Make Their Case For Biden Impeachment Inquiry

The inquiry hearing is taking place as the federal government is days away from what is likely to be a damaging government shutdown.

Noisy Dogs And Roosters Aren’t The Problem; People Are [Block Talk]

“Living in a community means letting other people live their lives while you live your own,” said a reader who thinks that’s lost on some.

‘Question Of When, Not If’: Costco Executive On Membership Increases

“You’ll see it happen at some point,” Costco CFO Richard Galanti told analysts. “We can’t really tell you if it’s in our plans or not.”

These Are The Best Restaurants In America, According To Tourists

Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Restaurants honorees, based on customer reviews, are found at popular travel destinations around the country.

2023’s Top Halloween Costumes Aren’t All Barbie Land Perfection

With record Halloween spending expected, pop culture moments are sure to get plenty of costume play. So will witches, vampires and ghosts.

Climate Change Could Fuel Further Rise In Mosquito-Borne Dengue Fever

Health experts have called dengue fever a “canary in the coal mine of the climate crisis​.” The best way to avoid it is to avoid mosquitoes.

US Soldier Who Crossed Into North Korea Is In American Custody

The U.S. soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the border between the Koreas two months ago was released into U.S. custody.

Hyundai, Kia Recall Nearly 3.4 Million Vehicles Due To Fire Risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside.

These Spanish-Style Homes Offer Energy Efficiency: How Much House

Spanish architecture isn’t a single style. Typical elements include thick stucco-clad walls, terracotta roofs and outdoor living spaces.

Hunter Biden Sues Rudy Giuliani And Another Lawyer Over Accessing Data

Hunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani and another attorney Tuesday, saying the two wrongly accessed and shared his personal data.

​New Winter 2023-24 Forecast: How Will El Niño​ Effect Snow, Temps?

A challenge in this winter’s forecast is managing the competing influences of El Niño and recent trends, the National Weather Service said.

Butternut Squash Sold At Costco Stores May Have E. Coli Contamination

The diced organic squash product was sold at stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

More Schools Adopt 4-Day Weeks; For Parents, Day 5 Is The Challenge​

Citing cost savings and teacher recruitment advantages, hundreds of school systems have adopted four-day weeks in recent years.

Why The Job Market Weathered Interest Rates, High Jobless Predictions

Economists predicted interest hikes would be economically painful. Yet so far, to widespread relief, the reality has been anything but.

Rising Oil Prices Push Up U.S. Gas Prices, Help Russia's War

Saudi Arabia's decision to cut back on oil to global markets complicates the global fight against inflation and feeds Russia's war chest.

How A Looming Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect Americans

Social Security and Veterans Administration checks would go out as usual, but federal food assistance is less of a sure thing.

Full Harvest Supermoon Friday: What To Know

The last of four supermoons, the harvest moon already appears huge because it hugs the horizon as it rises, creating a “moon illusion.”

How to Reconcile a Relationship

To reconcile a relationship is more difficult than just forgiving. It involves re-establishing harmony and trust between people.

Federal Government Heads Toward Shutdown: What It Means, What's Next

The U.S. government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.

East Coast Hit By Flooding As Ophelia Weakens, Moves North

Ophelia is expected to sweep northeast Sunday along the mid-Atlantic coast to New Jersey.

Doors Of These ​Victorian Homes Open To Modern Living: How Much House

Showy Victorian architecture bore little resemblance to the square lines of houses that went before it. A century later, the style endures.

Kraft Recalls 83K Cheese Slices: Plastic May Cause Gagging, Choking

Consumers who bought the affected Kraft cheese slices are being urged not to eat them and to return them to the store.

Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical Storm Along East Coast

A tropical storm is expected to target the East Coast from Florida to North Carolina at the end of the week. Here's what to know.

Northern Lights May Be Visible Near Seattle, Detroit, Chicago

Experts predict Auroral activity will be high Monday into Tuesday. Here's where the Northern Lights could dance in the United States.

Here Are The Best Colleges, Universities In Nation For 2023: US News

U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. Some schools skyrocketed in the rankings.

5 Prisoners Sought By US In Swap With Iran Leave Tehran: Officials

Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran flew out of Tehran on Monday, officials said.

When Is The First Day Of Fall? 5 Things To Know About Autumnal Equinox

One of the autumn highlights is the “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse. The chances of seeing the northern lights increase in fall, too.

The Chilling Effects of Social Isolation

​It turns out that social isolation chills the body as well as the soul. Isolation and loneliness are chilling.

School Brings Out The Wild Child: 7 Good News Stories

Florida dad accomplishes more than he imagined in 3,500 miles of hiking; Dancing Ditkas crash wedding; experienced people need not apply.

Younger Voters Critical In 2024 Vote: How Biden, Trump Are Wooing Them

Given the liberal bent of younger voters, Democrats' competition isn't always Republicans but apathy or the lure of a third party.

Thousands Sign Up For Magic Mushrooms In Novel Psilocybin Experiment

Oregon's unprecedented step in offering the mind-bending drug to the public. The center now has a waitlist of more than 3,000 names.