fitness vacations for the New Year
A New Year health kick doesn't have to mean detox, denial and downright misery. January is the perfect time of year for a relaxing break, with a spot of fitness thrown in for good measure. Here are...
Snowboarding’s ‘scary’ addiction to thrills and spills
If performing double backflips 40 feet above solid ice looks terrifying, that's probably because it is -- even to those who make it seem easy. In what is fast becoming one of the most exhilarating...
Your data is not safe. Here’s how to lock it down
If you haven't already heard, you should probably download encrypted messaging app Signal. At least, that's experts' advice for people after the U.S. election. Between high-profile security failures...
The best 2016 movies for your family
From edge-of-your seat adventures and stunning fantasy worlds to moving true stories and powerful role models, these 20 movies offer the best of 2016 for kids, teens, and families. They entertained...
Mariah Carey: Dick Clark Productions slams ‘defamatory’ and ‘outrageous’ allegations she was sabotaged
Mariah Carey's botched New Year's Eve performance is turning into an even bigger controversy. Carey's team is blaming Dick Clark Productions, the production company behind the annual "New Year's...
Is popcorn healthy?
Whether popcorn is "healthy" depends how you eat it. In its purest form -- that is, plain air-popped kernels -- it's a healthy, whole-grain, antioxidant-rich snack food that comes at a pretty...
National Board of Review Awards: ‘Manchester by the Sea’ wins big
"Manchester by the Sea" had a big night at the National Board of Review Awards. The ceremony Wednesday was the final awards show before Hollywood's two most anticipated nights: the Golden Globes, on Sunday, and the Academy Awards, on Feb. 26. "Manchester by the Sea,"...
The best 2016 movies for your family
From edge-of-your seat adventures and stunning fantasy worlds to moving true stories and powerful role models, these 20 movies offer the best of 2016 for kids, teens, and families. They entertained us, made us think, and gave us plenty to talk about. At the same time,...
Here’s how to outsmart fake news in your Facebook feed
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. It seems so simple, but if everyone knew that, Facebook and Google wouldn't have to pull bogus news sites from their advertising algorithms and people wouldn't breathlessly share stories that claim Donald Trump...
How to trick out your house with tech for the holidays
Stringing lights on Christmas trees is a standard practice for the holidays, but there's a lot you can do to decorate beyond plugging something into an extension cord. Now that smart home products are more affordable and ubiquitous, 2016 is ready to deliver a...
fitness vacations for the New Year
A New Year health kick doesn't have to mean detox, denial and downright misery. January is the perfect time of year for a relaxing break, with a spot of fitness thrown in for good measure. Here are 10 places for health fiends to check in and get trim in early 2017.
‘The Good Life Goes On’ in Palm Springs
Nestled on the western edge of the Coachella Valley and surrounded by mountains, Palm Springs, California, remains as picturesque as ever. The mountains block clouds and pollution, and the sky always seems to be a bright, clear blue. The city's unique architecture...
Lapland: Skiing in the ‘home of Santa Claus’
Skiing in Santa Claus' back yard sounds like every child's dream. Last month, the world's best skiers got to do just that as they landed in the town of Levi in Finland's picturesque Lapland region for the second stage of the 2017 FIS World Cup. The fabled sub-Arctic...
The race where skiers fly
The Ski World Cup downhill race in the Italian resort of Val Gardena is one of the most challenging on the tour, known for its spectacular jumps.
Is popcorn healthy?
Whether popcorn is "healthy" depends how you eat it. In its purest form -- that is, plain air-popped kernels -- it's a healthy, whole-grain, antioxidant-rich snack food that comes at a pretty low-calorie cost for those who like to mindlessly nibble: A three-cup...
The mesentery: A ‘new’ organ you didn’t know you had
In case you've ever wondered what connects your intestine to your abdomen, there's a word -- and now, a single organ -- for that: the mesentery. But don't worry; you haven't grown a new organ. It's always been there, performing important functions that affect systems...
From prison to paragon: These beautiful buildings were former jails
Jails are not the first place people typically look to for design inspiration. For the most part they are brutalist, utilitarian blocks that are built to house row after row of prison cells...
How to build a stylish home for less than $30,000 (hint: use cardboard)
Why build with traditional bricks and mortar when you can use something a little more unconventional? That's the ethos behind one company in the Netherlands that uses cardboard to create their eco-friendly houses. Wikkelhouse, meaning...