If youíve got a serious case of cabin fever, youíre not alone. March marks a full year since anyone in the U.S. could travel without concern over COVID-19, and many Americans are itching to go somewhere. But where to? Normally, March is borderline late for booking summer travel. This year, much is still unknown, including the most important question: Which countries will … [Read more...] about Planning a summer vacation? What countries are open for travel?
Wild conspiracy theories highlight questions about tech regulation
Recently, a crude video making the rounds on social media claimed that John F. Kennedy, Jr. was alive and flying on Air Force One. The son of the President John F. Kennedy died in 1999 at age 38 while piloting a small plane near Martha's Vineyard.Has JFK Jr. been hiding out, disguising his identity for more than 20 years? Or is this video a lie? Near unanimous agreement … [Read more...] about Wild conspiracy theories highlight questions about tech regulation
Brood X cicadas comes for a visit this summer
They are visitors who show up uninvited every 17 years to make a lot of noise. But they don't bite and they mainly shut up at night. And that will be a relief.Scientists have named them Brood X (10), one of 15 different broods of 17-year cicadas. Periodical cicadas living in the eastern U.S. will be emerging all together between April and May. That is, unless the ground is too … [Read more...] about Brood X cicadas comes for a visit this summer
Fasting gains traction as health, weight loss strategy
For most major purchases that we make, we pay close attention to price and services.But, when was the last time you asked the price of a surgery? When was the last time you shopped prices?Insured patients go in for procedures and services without any real concept of costs, and hospitals have not been required to disclose pricing for certain services in advance. A new … [Read more...] about Fasting gains traction as health, weight loss strategy
Now you can find out how much your hospital charges
For most major purchases that we make, we pay close attention to price and services.But, when was the last time you asked the price of a surgery? When was the last time you shopped prices?Insured patients go in for procedures and services without any real concept of costs, and hospitals have not been required to disclose pricing for certain services in advance. A new … [Read more...] about Now you can find out how much your hospital charges