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For much of the magazine’s 35-year history, the Robb Report Car of the Year competition has furnished four-wheeled fodder for an audience interested in unique motoring experiences. Since the 2003 contest, however, our readers have been, as it were, in the driver’s seat. Prior to that time, our team of ...
Read More »FDA OKs stomach-shrinking surgery for less obese
Cosmetic drug and device maker Allergan Inc.
Read More »Group calls for FDA ban of soda ‘caramel’
Some chemically enhanced caramel food colorings used in widely consumed cola drinks could cause cancer and should be banned, a U.S. consumer advocacy group urged the Food and Drug Administration Wednesday.
Read More »Woman aims to ‘Shape Up’ Mississippi
Linda Fondren, a 55-year-old mother from Vicksburg, Miss, is on a mission to reshape her state.
Read More »Object of Desire: Naef Play Objects Bauhaus Chess Set
Photograph by Kenji Toma Step away from the video game. While playing chess on an HD screen may be convenient, nothing beats the real thing -- especially when it comes to growing minds. "Kids are learning about their world, and if they only learn through the limitations of a computer, they won't learn about themselves," says Jeffrey Ryan, designer for Naef U.S.A
Read More »Surprise! Man proposes to girlfriend with bus ad
Laura Kalamets looked out a restaurant window during a Valentine's Day lunch with her boyfriend and saw a public bus with an ad on its side that read: "Laura, Will You Marry Me?"
Read More »Carnival breaks record for cruise reservations
Carnival Cruise Lines said Tuesday that it accepted more reservations last week than in any week nearly four years.
Read More »Calorie counts don’t affect kids’ food choices
Requiring fast-food restaurants in New York City to post calorie counts on menus did little to cut the number of calories children and teens consumed, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Read More »Big Apple launches app for free condoms
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Read More »14 ways to be happier in your love life
In the busy rush of everyday life, it can be easy to forget the most basic ways to connect with your partner. Try these 14 simple yet powerful gestures to feel closer in mere minutes.
Read More »Mr. Smooth! Wannabe pickup artists go to boot camp
The world of pickup artistry may suffer from a social stigma here in the 21st century, but a new series of Global Pickup Conferences aims both to restore the reputation of the craft and to lend a helping hand to a new crop of aspiring, smooth-talking Casanovas.
Read More »After scandal, foes target Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood now faces some of the most withering attacks of its history.
Read More »Strange confections: camel’s milk chocolate?
Charlie has moved on: Today’s chocolate factories are making some of the world’s strangest chocolates.
Read More »Baltimore draws big spenders for cruises
Carnival Cruise Line's biggest spenders depart from the Port of Baltimore, the state's top ports official is saying.
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