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Media -- The Next Web - If you use "123456", "password" or "qwerty" as a password, you're probably aware that you're leaving yourself vulnerable to hackers. But you're also not alone - these are three of the top ten most common passwords around the world, according...

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U.S. News -- Claire Wiedmaier experiences epileptic seizures so bad that she's...

U.S. News -- The first human clinical trial of a nasal vaccine to slow the...

U.S. News -- Retirement savers should look for broad-based funds as core holdings and consider the fees.

U.S. News -- The e-commerce mattress maker Casper is being acquired and taken private for about $308 million.

Life -- Kiplinger - You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in one of these states, your Social Security benefits may be subject to state taxes.

Life -- Kiplinger - Would you be ready if stocks start to slide? It's bound to happen one day or another, and here's what you can do to prepare for it.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain may contribute to deficits in circadian regulation of learning and memory during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - The potential impact of massive new spending legislation on President Joe Biden's job approval rating remains uncertain.

Life -- WebMD - Dr. Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky say a growing number of fully vaccinated people who haven't gotten a booster shot are being hospitalized with breakthrough cases of COVID-19.

Life -- Kiplinger - Your retirement plan isn't complete until you've looked into getting the insurance you need, including life insurance, disability insurance and a plan for long-term care.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Researchers have determined the near-atomic scale structure of the anxiety-associated GPR158 receptor. The findings enable an avenue to create potential therapeutics to block the receptor in order to treat depression, stress, and other...

Life -- Phys.org - An international team of engineers and technicians has finished assembling a next-generation satellite that will make the first global survey of Earth's surface water and study fine-scale ocean currents. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Majorities of Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job as president and five other key issues.

Life -- Kiplinger - More investors are taking into account environmental, social and governance principles when making decisions. That's because of the potential for lower risk and outsized returns.

Life -- NASA Image of the day - A pair of U.S. spacesuits are pictured inside the International Space Station's Quest airlock ready for an upcoming spacewalk.

Life -- The Retirement Manifesto - The 4% safe withdrawal rule is a well-known "rule of thumb" for those planning for retirement.

One thing it has going for it is that it's simple to apply.

If you have $1 Million, the 4% safe withdrawal rule says you can spend...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Fifty-four percent of Americans are in favor of the death penalty, similar to recent years and remaining the lowest since 1972.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - A new UNICEF study reveals new insights into the changing nature of childhood, including how young people are staying informed and the institutions they trust.

Life -- Neuroscience News - For people with arthritis, exercise reduces pain and lowers levels of inflammatory cytokines. Exercise also increases the production of natural endocannabinoids. Researchers found the way exercise promotes these changes was due to...

Life -- WebMD - By studying cancer growth in mice eating different diets, scientists are learning what makes tumors thrive-and what might weaken them and slow their growth.

Life -- Kiplinger - The end of the year is a great time to start thinking about next year's tax bill. Here are some strategies on how to reduce what you will owe Uncle Sam.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Americans' 52% support for stricter gun laws is the lowest since 2014, and the 19% who favor a ban on possession of handguns is the lowest on record.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Many more U.S. gun owners say they own a gun for protection against crime than said so in the past. Gun ownership rates remain steady.

Life -- Neuroscience News - People who drink between 4 - 6 cups of coffee or tea per day have a lower risk of stroke and dementia, researchers report. Drinking coffee alone, or in combination with tea, was associated with lower risk of post-stroke dementia.

Life -- Stat - Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert who himself has become a something of a Rorschach test for people's views on the pandemic, warned that the politicization of the Covid-19 response threatens the country's ability to withstand...

Life -- Kiplinger - Seniors will pay more for Parts B and D next year, though Medicare Advantage plans should be slightly cheaper.

Life -- NASA Image of the day - This image taken from the space station shows the blue-green waters around the Bahamas.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Americans are paying closer attention to political news this fall than is usual for a year in which there is no presidential election. Republicans maintained their election-year focus on the news, while Democrats shifted their gaze.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Gallup's update on global law and order shows that people worldwide didn't feel less safe during the first year of the pandemic.

Life -- Reader's Digest - Did somebody say wedding season? I'm a sucker for a good love story. I mean, who isn't? There's just something so beautiful about two people actively choosing to spend the rest of their lives together. But there are so many wedding traditions...

Life -- Lifehacker - Tracking your heart rate is useful for gauging how hard you're working during exercise, and thanks to all the smartwatches and wearables available these days, it's easy to keep tabs on your real-time heart rate and adjust your intensity...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A newly developed antibody-based treatment and protein-based vaccine reduced Alzheimer's symptoms in mouse models, researchers report.

Life -- The Penny Hoarder - Forget high-yield savings accounts and CDs. If you want a nearly risk-free way to grow your cash, Uncle Sam has an attractive offer.

The U.S. government announced a new 7.12% interest rate for Series I savings bonds from November 2021...

Life -- ESA-Hubble POW - This astronomical portrait from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope showcases an edge-on view of the majestic spiral galaxy UGC 11537. Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 has captured the tightly wound spiral arms swirling around the heart of...

Globe Newswire -- Telecommunications - "Alexa, answer the call." Verizon's New Number Share lets you use your mobile number for hands-free calls on Alexa-enabled devices at home "Alexa, answer the call." Verizon's New Number Share lets you use your mobile number for hands-free...

Business Wire -- Apple(r) today announced Self Service Repair, which will allow customers who are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts and tools. Available first for the iPhone(r) 12 and iPhone 13 lineups, and soon to be followed...

Media -- USATODAY - News Top Stories - Dr. Anthony Fauci says he won't resign despite a recent national survey indicating more than half of voters believe he should step down.

Media -- Time - Business - Singles' Day-the world's largest annual online shopping event-will see its thirteenth iteration on Nov. 11. What began in China in 2009 with only 27 merchants has ballooned into an international bonanza featuring celebrities, livestreamed...

Tech -- Chrome Unboxed - As a part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Miracles of Christmas events, Crown Media has launched three new channels at no additional cost on Youtube TV so that you and your family can enjoy...

Tech -- The Verge - Fitbit released its Charge 5 fitness tracker with a brand new design and a color screen in September, but it launched without two key software features: an electrocardiogram (ECG) app and Fitbit's...

Tech -- The Verge - Disney and IMAX have announced a collaboration that will see several Marvel movies presented in IMAX's Expanded Aspect Ratio format on Disney Plus. 13 MCU movies in total will be upgraded to IMAX Enhanced on November 12th, including Shang-Chi...

U.S. News -- If they have diabetes, people with atrial fibrillation (a-fib) are...

U.S. News -- Alzheimer's is a devastating disease, slowly robbing patients of...

U.S. News -- Should you opt for Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage (Part C)?

U.S. News -- Eating lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other foods with...

U.S. News -- Six things to consider during Fall Open Enrollment, which is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

U.S. News -- Here's how to take advantage of Medicare benefits and figure out how much it costs.

U.S. News -- Researchers have identified two previously unrecognized symptoms...