BIZARRE: 100 - What They Never Told You

‘Pass the crisps!’ Princess Kate makes new friends at 60th anniversary lunch

The Princess of Wales made new friends when she sat down with an elderly lunch group and asked them to pass the crisps.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Thursday news quiz: Superheroes, AI zeroes and a very lost shark

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for lasagne with three cheeses, tomato and tiny meatballs

A deep and ingredient-busy take on the classic, constructed with four layers of pasta and a little geometric thinking

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Your First Frost Is Coming — 8 Garden Jobs That Should Happen Before It Arrives

That first chilly weather forecast can send gardeners racing outside with pruners, buckets, and a vague feeling that everything needs to be finished immediately. Fortunately, most fall garden chores aren’t nearly that urgent, but a handful of garden jobs before first frost really do deserve priority because freezing temperatures can…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 30

Two Ex-Spouses, One Social Security Record: Who Gets Paid, and the Remarriage Mistake That Cancels Your Check

Imagine someone was married for 15 years, divorced, remarried, stayed married another 15 years, and divorced again. Both former spouses may look at the same...

Saving Advice · Sep 30

Should You Leave Fallen Leaves on the Lawn? Yes and No

For years, the standard fall routine was simple: rake every leaf, stuff the pile into bags, and make the lawn look as though autumn never happened. Now gardeners are increasingly told to “leave the leaves,” which sounds wonderfully easy until a thick layer of wet maple leaves is plastered across…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 30

You Love Your Medicare Plan — Do You Still Need to Compare It Every Year?

Finding a Medicare plan that works well can feel like winning a small bureaucratic lottery: your doctors accept it, your prescriptions are covered, and the...

Saving Advice · Sep 30

DoorDash expands clothing delivery with Macy’s and Anthropologie partnerships

DoorDash is moving further into clothing delivery while expanding its item return service. The San Francisco company announced Wednesday that it is partnering with Macy’s, Anthropologie , The North Face, Vans, and Timberland. These brands will offer products on DoorDash’s U.S. website, with drivers delivering them in as little as…

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Don’t Bag Those Fall Leaves — They Could Replace 3 Things You Pay for in the Garden

Every fall, homeowners rake up something useful, stuff it into bags, haul it away, and then head back to the garden center a few months later to buy products that do many of the same jobs. Fallen leaves aren’t simply yard debris; they’re a free source of organic material that…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 30

CMS Canceled Coverage for 760,000 People After Finding Unauthorized Enrollments — Check Your Account

If you have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, there’s a new reason to spend a few minutes checking your account before the...

Saving Advice · Sep 30