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Senators agree to forgo shutdown paychecks — but many won't feel the pain
The Senate unanimously agreed to forgo paychecks during future government shutdowns, but most senators are millionaires who may not feel the impact.
Diners ditching bottles of wine for the table as healthy living and rising costs reshape restaurant habits
A new report says fewer diners are ordering bottles of wine for the table, prompting restaurants to boost revenue through premium mocktails and pricing.
Alison Sweeney has 'no regrets' leaving Los Angeles for Arizona to escape the 'rat race'
Alison Sweeney says she has no regrets about leaving LA for Arizona as she promotes her latest Hallmark movie, "Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery."
Missing American's husband sat on boat for 24 hours after she vanished in Bahamas, friend says
A friend says Brian Hooker stayed on his sailboat for 24 hours after his wife disappeared in the Bahamas and provided few details to search and rescue crews.
Mixtape is a musical portrait of teenage life
Playing Mixtape is like playing a video game version of a high school movie. Kids banter about the meaning of life and the theme songs that would play when they...
The app you need to clean up your computer
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 128, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, sorry this one's so Mac-heavy...
These are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyone
Need a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’l...
Chinese espionage steals $600 billion from US firms yearly. It’s time for government to act
I spoke with former CIA colleague Tom Lyons about how China's systematic espionage threatens U.S. companies and what reforms could harden defenses.
TV networks have more leverage over the NFL and streamers than the league realizes
The NFL may have less leverage than expected over TV partners as streaming giants show limited interest in pursuing full weekly game packages.
I've had kids in elementary school for 16 years. Now that my youngest is moving on, I realize I wish I'd done a few things differently.
My youngest of four kids is graduating elementary school, and it's caused me to reflect. I wish I'd been more present while my kids were young.
Fresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, a game with a perfect Tamagotchi pun for a name.
My 29-year-old son had a stomach ache that wouldn't go away. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and died 8 months later.
Kathy Lemoine's 30-year-old son, Andrew Reaster, died after he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. His main symptom was a stomach ache.