Growing Native Gardens: Low‑Maintenance Beauty for the 50‑Plus Backyard
A native plant garden can reduce water use, lower maintenance, and support local wildlife. This column expl...
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1977: A massive blackout left New York City in darkness for some twenty-five hours, triggering widespread disorder.
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A native plant garden can reduce water use, lower maintenance, and support local wildlife. This column expl...
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Why it matters: President Trump has announced a new tolling scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, which could potentially generate significant revenue. The plan was unveiled after…
Read the brief →Why it matters: President Trump has recommended Darline Graham Nordone as the interim senator for South Carolina. The recommendation comes ahead of a special election to fil…
Read the brief →Why it matters: Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, and details about his death are emerging. The cause of death is tied to a heart condition.
Read the brief →Why it matters: Preliminary findings indicate that Senator Lindsey Graham's death was caused by aortic dissection. Doctors are explaining the warning signs and high-risk gro…
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Top-rated Amazon picks for adults 50+
The screen that follows you around the room — the most useful tech for hands-free living.
Best For: Anyone who wants voice-controlled everything without touching a screen.
Peace of mind for getting in and out of bed safely and independently.
Best For: Anyone recovering from surgery or who needs extra support.
The most attractive bird feeder that actually keeps squirrels out.
Best For: Anyone who wants to attract birds while keeping squirrels away.
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Ten useful stops that keep the day sharp — news, protection, money, and brain fitness. Open one or work through the set.
The morning lead story and the 50+ read of the day.
Open briefing → 02Late headlines in clear language, without the cable shout.
See news → 03Find something worth doing today — 100+ hobbies made for life after 50.
Browse hobbies → 04World Crossword Tournament — play free with partner tracking (ad-supported).
Play puzzle → 05Nostalgia trivia from the decades that shaped us — native on 50PlusHub.
Play now → 06One fraud pattern to watch — plain warning, no panic.
Read warning → 07Hand-checked products and prices that make sense at this stage of life.
Browse deals → 08Social Security, retirement cash flow, and inflation in plain English.
Read money → 09Bones, balance, Medicare, and everyday wellness without medical theater.
Read health → 10One clean send so the best of the day finds you even when you are busy.
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