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For moms-to-be, it's possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

For moms-to-be, it's possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

Pregnancy is often an exciting and anxious time for parents-to-be. And while painting the nursery and choosing a stroller are typically on the agenda, experts say preparing financially for a maternity leave can help reduce stress later on as well.
Eurovision Song Contest reaches its final with tensions around Israel and doubt over Dutch contender

Eurovision Song Contest reaches its final with tensions around Israel and doubt over Dutch contender

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — It’s time for many people to don sequins and spangles — and for others to pick up protest banners and Palestinian flags — for Saturday’s final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest .
Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

NEW YORK (AP) — Brenda Edwards considers the four bedroom ranch-style house where she has lived for 20 years her forever home. It's where the 70-year-old retired nurse and her 79-year-old husband want to stay as their mobility becomes more limited.
Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home

Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home

With a majority of Americans preferring to live in their own homes as long as possible, experts stress the importance of modifications to keep dwellings safe and accessible.
Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final .
How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final

How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Get out the glitter ball and put on your dancing shoes: It's time to find out who will be crowned the 68th Eurovision Song Contest champion.
They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public's imagination. Then Target came along

They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public's imagination. Then Target came along

Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic colors and their daring geometric patterns.
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere

Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Ever since humans have journeyed to space , their meals there have proved to be, well, nothing to write home about.
NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day

NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids.
700 hotel union workers launch 48-hour strike at Virgin Hotels casino near Las Vegas Strip

700 hotel union workers launch 48-hour strike at Virgin Hotels casino near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) — About 700 workers walked off the job at a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip at dawn Friday, in what union organizers said would be a 48-hour strike after spending months trying to reach a deal for new five-year contract with Virg
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