Energy bills skyrocket this time of year, but there are ways to soften the spike. Keeping your thermostat set at or below this temperature during fall and winter will help. Speaking of lowering the thermostat, you can let the whole house heat slide even further down and save more if you …

The artist, who is frank about the issues raised by his mixed race, has a solo show opening in Los Angeles. Source link

(Reuters) -Starbucks Corp has suspended its annual forecasts as new CEO Brian Niccol looks to turn around the coffee giant struggling to stem waning customer demand, sending its shares down about 4% in after-hours trading on Tuesday. The coffee chain also expects to report a decline in fourth-quarter sales and …

Recklessness has characterized Mr. Robinson’s online persona, his personal life and his rocky campaign for governor in North Carolina. Source link

I like the Pencil Pro mainly for its new “squeeze” capability that triggers the tool palette. It feels more intuitive than double-tap, especially while quickly jotting notes down. It also has a built-in gyroscope sensor, which lets you change the orientation of the tools as you twist them, giving you …

When U.S. Soccer chose to host U.S. men’s national team friendlies in Kansas City, Kansas and Cincinnati, Ohio during the September international window, it seemed like a safe enough bet. Kansas City sits in America’s soccer heartland and is home to Sporting Kansas City, among MLS’ most consistently supported sides, …

In my iCloud there are 3,542 photos of my cat. Whether he’s curled up like a cinnamon roll or basking in a sunbeam, he is constant perfection, but the photos I take of him are not all winners. Among my vast library of feline photos are many duplicates — a …

Many exhibitions around the country will showcase artists’ responses to political and social movements, and to their own histories. Source link

Philip Morris Stock Heads to a Record After Earnings. Cigarettes Aren’t the Big Driver. Source link

Foreign powers including Russia and Iran could move quickly right after the vote to undermine the democratic process, intelligence agencies warn. Source link