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What Economists Think of Trudeau’s Temporary Tax Cut, $250 Cheques

The federal government's "meaty" move to pause federal sales tax on a long list of items and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring could factor into an improving outlook for growth in 2025, economists say. The plan, which will cost about $6.

What Will Happen to CNBC and MSNBC When They No Longer Have a Corporate Connection to NBC News?

Two television networks with “NBC” in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year.

One Food to Change the World

The bean has the potential to remake American diets, but it has an image problem.

The Mighty Material That Supercharges Jet Engines

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

10 Winter Annuals to Brighten Your Garden in Cold Months

These expert-recommended cold-hardy winter annuals tolerate frost and add color and texture to the early winter garden.

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The Hidden Cost of Cheap TVs

Screens have gotten inexpensive—and they’re watching you back.

The Website of Old YouTube Clips That Feels Like a Gut Punch

Bluesky will never be Twitter. YouTube is no longer about funny videos made with your friends. The old internet is gone, but it can be remade. The website IMG_0001 proves it.

Florida’s Famous Manatees Were Originally Tourists

The gentle marine mammals only became plentiful in Tampa Bay in the 1950s.

How Fit Were Real Gladiators Compared to Those in ‘Gladiator II’?

Here’s what we know about how real gladiators ate and exercised.

My Favorite Beverage Is a 2,000-Year-Old Energy Drink From Ancient Rome

The Romans sure knew how to quench their thirst.

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise the Cost of Generic Drugs in the U.S.

Generic drugs make up the majority of prescriptions filled in the U.S.

Frostbite vs. Hypothermia: What’s the Difference?

They’re both caused by cold conditions, but they’re not the same thing.

In Defense of a Control Freak Thanksgiving

I know how I want my Thanksgiving dinner to taste. That’s why I insist on cooking it almost entirely by myself.

The 11 Most Beautiful National-Park Hotels in the U.S.

These design-forward accommodations can be part of a foray to the woods, desert, seaside, or mountains.

‘Should I Make Big Purchases Now?’

How to prepare for the second Trump economy.

Can Lula Still Save the Amazon?

The power imbalance in Brazil’s government that keeps environmental protections and Indigenous rights under threat.

Canadians Set for a Snowy Winter, but How Much Depends on Location

Canadians should expect colder temperatures across much of Canada this winter, with more snow also forecast to cover much of the country compared with last year.

How To Make Cranberry Brie Bites

You’re going to want to make these festive bites all year long.

Travel Tuesday Is Almost Here—These Are the Best Flight, Hotel, Cruise, and Tour Deals Already on Offer

Mark your calendars: Travel Tuesday falls on December 3 this year.

The World’s Biggest Maker of EVs Has the Worst Appraisal of Human Rights

Amnesty International has issued a report charting the supply chains and human rights due diligence policies of 13 major EV manufacturers. The results are a world away from the clean, safe future that electric vehicles promise.