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Drinking small amounts of alcohol linked to breast cancer

A new study reports that drinking small amounts of alcohol may increase the risk of breast cancer. A 51 percent […]

Since I decided I could do a better job writing movies than Hollywood, I’ve taken two classes in film writing

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, be sure to take in the Green Festival April 12 and 13 in

When I was doing research on green tea, I found a general statement about the health benefits of tea on

Next to water, tea is the most-consumed beverage throughout the world. People have been brewing tealeaves for about 5,000 years.

Is green tea good for your health? I hope so. Since I’m allergic to coffee and black tea gives me

When I was in Starbucks Monday, I had a discussion with an employee about steeping green tea. He saw me

On NPR today, I heard an intriguing story about the banana industry in South America and the Caribbean. In the

1. Check out Walmart and Sam’s Club’s price reductions on thousands of summer items.

2. Take a look at these tips on how to buy a portable air conditioner.

3. Set your air conditioning thermostat at 75 to 78 degrees to save money this summer.

4. Buy store brands because they’re better than ever.

5. Check out this information on how to claim your share of Disney’s $20 million lawsuit.

6. Don’t “spave,” pay extra to save money.

7. Be aware that three egg producers have agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle allegations from 17 attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice that they conspired to raise the cost of eggs nationwide.

8. Check out this list of the best and worst places to rent in 2026.

9. Be aware that a court blocked a rule that would have allowed the U.S. Department of Education to exclude some public employees from student loan forgiveness.

10. Be careful of piling up a lot of debt through buy now pay later, or BNPL, purchases. Private credit, provided by non-bank lenders, and BNPL are hooking up financially, which could cause problems in a downturn.

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July 9, 2026