Over 56 million people visited New York City in 2014. How many more stayed away because hotels in Manhattan are so expensive? … [Read more...]

Have you ever had this classic Sicilian side dish? It’s made with leafy greens that you sauté with garlic in olive oil and toss with toasted pine nuts and raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it’s sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little bitter. And as my mother would say—well balanced. … [Read more...]

Chicken, sweet potatoes and peanuts are one of those magical flavor combinations that make me feel all warm and happy, especially because I never would have thought to do this 20 years ago, when I met some fellow University of Wisconsin students from Ghana who made this stew at their apartment. Chicken groundnut stew is, in various forms, common all over West Africa, and this … [Read more...]

Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. Here's an example: you can use Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad Pro as a camera, but you definitely shouldn't. That's not because the iPad Pro has a bad camera because the eight-megapixel iSight camera is quite good — it's just that you look ridiculous using it. … [Read more...]

Recent headlines suggest that it is becoming more common for men to take advantage of paid parental leave options, but University of Virginia professor Christopher Ruhm has found that it's a little more complicated than that. … [Read more...]

Hearing loss can have a negative impact on work. It can lead to social isolation. It can even contribute to dementia. And one-third of Americans 65 and older have some level of hearing impairment. Typically they wait years to get tested. … [Read more...]

Dieselgate just keeps on going. Since the Volkswagen emissions scandal first broke in September, all VW diesel engines have been implicated in the scandal, the brand's monthly sales have dropped by more than 24% and the company has been the target of more than one grassroots shaming effort. … [Read more...]

Hello everyone and happy holidays! If you are still looking for gift ideas (it could be a gift for you too), I’ve compiled a short list of a few things that have caught my fancy this year. I love gifts that are useful, yet special. Be it gadget or book, the best gift is something to cherish. … [Read more...]

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, neighborly love and terrible Hotline bling memes. But a group of friends over in Atmore, Alabama recently decided to reclaim the song — and succeeded. … [Read more...]

Wearable technology shouldn't be limited to your wrists. This year, sneakerheads, Star Wars fans and fashion mavens found commonality in innovative, tech-centric footwear. From LED bulbs that reinvented light-up sneakers to self-lacing high tops from Back to the Future, every style from stilettos to sport sandals has been reimagined. … [Read more...]