Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital friend'

WATCH: How to add joy to your life

Joy can improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you feel calm. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee breaks down the steps you can take to add joy to your life.

ABC News - Feb. 18

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

Wired - Feb. 19

Bonus season: how does yours measure up?

Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school fees

Financial Times - 5d

Your retirement savings are at risk in an insane stock market

Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.

MarketWatch - 5d

Gugu Mbatha-Raw: ‘It’s good to trust your gut’

The British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw has worked with Reece Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey, been awarded an MBE and told stories that have challenged perceptions around race. So what, asks Rhik ...

The Guardian - 3d

When They Stop Selling Your Favorite Thing

Shoppers are going online to pay dearly for discontinued items, from the perfect lip pencil to Tab.

The New York Times - 2d

Can you dispute your tax bill with the IRS?

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS doesn't mean you're automatically obligated to pay it.

CBS News - 2d

How to grow your home equity in 2025

Thinking of borrowing from your home equity this year? Here are three effective ways to grow it first.

CBS News - 1d

Your Fable Nemesis Might Just Be This Giant Chicken

Turn10's upcoming Fable game has plenty of enemies for you to swing your sword at, from werewolves to a really big version of roving travel show host Richard Ayoade, but it looks like your ...

GameSpot - 12h

Why the Medicaid ‘chainsaw’ will come for your home

If deep budget cuts are forced on Medicaid, the program’s ability to pay for long-term-care services is going to be challenged, or worse.

MarketWatch - 9h

5 Deal Killers When Selling Your Business

Selling to a private equity firm can be a lucrative outcome, but only if you have your ducks in a row.

Inc. - 8h

Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything

Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.

MarketWatch - 4d

Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty. Rome. Late summer. The crowds aren’t easing, ...

The Guardian - 12h

‘She’s bleeding her retirement dry’: My friend earns $9 an hour, but wastes money on vacations and massages. What can I do?

‘She blew through her inheritance fast and paid for the down payment on her car with credit cards’

MarketWatch - 3d

February NASCAR Cup rankings: From best drivers to best moment

The No. 1 driver in the February rankings has yet to win this season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.

Wired - Feb. 19

Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?

Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s body

ABC News - 6d

MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs will up your money game

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - 6d

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - 5d

Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.

CNBC - 5d

Your five-star bedroom: how to bring that hotel aesthetic home

There’s nothing like the crisp sheets and serene stylings of a boutique hotel. So how can you recreate it? Busola Evans speaks to those in the know. Whether it’s the crisp white sheets, plush rugs, ...

The Guardian - 4d

The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.

The Hill - 4d

Layer Your Clothes to Stay Comfortable in Any Weather (2025)

Learn how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.

Wired - 4d

Want to stay sane? Try switching off your news alerts

As much as we need to stay informed, that relentless ping of potential horrors can’t be good for us. How are you not going mad?” is a thing I’ve heard recently. “How are you not talking about this ...

The Guardian - 3d

How much of your paycheck should go to credit card debt?

If you put more than this amount toward credit card debt each month, you may want to consider other solutions.

CBS News - 2d

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.

NBC News - 2d

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.

CNBC - 2d

Mobile phone theft: What to do if your device is stolen

Phone theft has soared recently. Here's a quick guide on how to protect yourself from phone theft and what to do if your phone is stolen.

BBC News - 1d

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life

Kelsey McKinney, author of the new book “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” talks about the joys and problems gossiping has brought to her relationships.

The New York Times - 1d

From Idea to Action: 5 Steps to Validate Your New Business Idea

Follow these critical steps to validate your concept and turn your idea into a business success.

Inc. - 1d

Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation

The new administration's mass reduction of the federal workforce will endanger the relatively few and short holidays Americans take. That's not 'efficient.' It's heartless.

Los Angeles Times - 15h

These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars

The very best way to invest in the stock market

MarketWatch - 13h

What to Know About Filing Your Tax Return as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers

How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.

The New York Times - 10h

Make your Oscars predictions — and see how they compare to our film experts'

The Associated Press’ film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday’s ceremony

ABC News - 9h

Don’t Try Selling Your Big Idea Before Doing This

If you’re looking for an investor, first address these two strategies.

Inc. - 7h

Their Best Match Came With the Final Swipe

Illyse Singer and Ty Duncan were having little luck with dating apps until they connected on Tinder more than two years ago and quickly found they had much in common.

The New York Times - 5d

The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)

We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...

GameSpot - 2d

12 of the best independent shops in Copenhagen

From sleek interior stores to modern perfumiers and quirky sex shops, the Danish capital has no shortage of unusual shopping opportunities. Inspired by Keith Haring’s Pop Shop, which the artist saw ...

The Guardian - 1d

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