Shauna Wright
Where Are You Most Likely to Lose Your Phone?
If you routinely stop for coffee, make sure you have your cell phone with you when you leave. A new study reveals coffee houses are the most likely places to lose a phone or have it stolen — especially if you live in Philadelphia.
Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense
The collapse of the housing market has led to historically low interest rates on mortgages, leading many renters to wonder if now is a good time to purchase a home.
If you’re mulling it over, consider this: new research says that in most areas, buying is now cheaper than renting.
Robert De Niro Courts Trouble with Racy Joke About the First Lady
Having an Oscar doesn’t always mean you’re just as good off-script — something Robert De Niro learned the hard way when a joke he made at a fundraiser for President Obama went badly awry.
Who Will Star in the ‘Steel Magnolias’ TV Remake?
If you’ve ever watched the classic 1989 film ‘Steel Magnolias’ and thought to yourself, “You know, I wish a cable channel would remake this with an all African-American cast,” your wish has apparently been granted.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Debut Recap — Who Did the Judges Love?
It’s time for season 14 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’!
Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet are back in place to emcee the festivities, and if last year is any indication, he’ll be witty and charming and she’ll wear too much makeup and ask the dancers inane questions. Also returning are the judges: gentle-but-honest Carrie Ann Inaba, British truth-teller Len Goodman, and the fun but flamboyan
Is There Such a Thing as an ‘Obesity Gene’?
Having trouble losing weight? Well, it turns out that blaming your genes might actually be a legitimate excuse. Scientists discovered that a gene mutation can make people think they’re hungry even when they’re physically full.
Loved Ones of Deceased Man Receive Emails From Beyond the Grave
Most of us are accustomed to getting email, but almost no one is prepared to get a missive from a friend who’s been dead for months. Yet that’s what’s happened to the loved ones of a young man who passed away last summer.
Which Americans Are Most Optimistic About Where They Live?
Although most Americans generally like where they live, a new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index revealed that while residents of some metro areas are highly optimistic about the direction their communities are taking, others are largely discouraged about theirs.
How Much Productivity Is Lost on the Job to Sites Like Facebook?
If you spend any of your work hours checking sites like Facebook, you aren’t alone. A new study says more than half of employees do just that when they should be working instead.
Why Has Tide Detergent Become So Popular with Thieves? — Dollars and Sense
Even the most cash-strapped among us still need clean clothes, which could explain why Tide laundry detergent has become the go-to item for shoplifters all over the country.
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Holds On to the Top Spot
Once again, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ was the most popular movie at the box office this weekend, bringing in $39.1 million in its second week of release.
Toyota Recalls Almost 700,000 Vehicles for Brake Light and Airbag Issues
If you bought a new Toyota car or truck in the past few years, you could be getting a recall notice. The automaker says more than 680,000 vehicles may have brake light and airbag problems.