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Yes, there’s a difference between dog food and puppy food. Here’s why it’s important

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A lot of things come to mind when you get a new puppy: the kind of dog toys you should buy, how beneficial crate training actually is and if they really need their own bed, among other critical things. Perhaps the most important consideration, and certainly the most timely, is the best dog food to … Read more

Do you actually need an automatic pill dispenser? Here’s how to tell

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Forgetting a dose, doubling up by accident or losing track of which pills you’ve already taken can turn a daily medication routine into a major source of stress. An automatic pill dispenser may just be the fix for this. These devices sort, store and release your medication — often at pre-set times with alarms or … Read more

Will daylight saving time become permanent? Here’s what happens next, after the House passed a bill.

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Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill, with overwhelming support, that would end the twice-a-year time change that many people dread. It’s now up to the Senate to take up the bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act. But the path forward in the upper chamber is … Read more

Dermatologists say that sunscreen isn’t enough — here’s what you should be using for full sun protection

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People often underestimate the importance of a hat when spending time outdoors. Not only can hats keep sunlight out of your eyes, some of them can also help protect your skin. In fact, the right hat can be even more effective than sunscreen. “Topical SPF is a great tool, but it also isn’t perfect. Chemical … Read more

Acupressure mats look like ‘beds of nails,’ but they’re more relaxing than they seem — here’s what to know

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At first glance, an acupressure mat doesn’t necessarily look like something that helps you relax — it’s a pad covered in spikes whose nickname is “a bed of nails,” which is understandably intimidating if you’re unfamiliar with it. But as someone who’s used one for years, I promise: an acupressure mat is the recovery tool … Read more

Scammers are using FaceTime to pose as banks and steal your money. Here’s what to watch for.

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Scammers are using FaceTime to pose as banks and steal your money. Here’s what to watch for. – CBS News Watch CBS News Consumer advocates say they’re tracking a rise in cases where scammers are using FaceTime. The scams often start with a text about suspicious activity on your bank account or credit card. Ash-har … Read more

Can mortgage rates fall without another Fed rate cut? Here’s what experts think

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The Federal Reserve’s rate decisions are just one of many factors that impact where mortgage rates head next. sommart/Getty Images Mortgage rates have changed a lot over the past year, and were especially volatile from late 2025 through the first half of 2026. Case in point? The average 30-year fixed rate dropped to 5.98% in … Read more

Gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven exceptionally hard for U.S. Here’s why.

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Washington — President Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.” But restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar flows likely will require a … Read more