VATICAN CITY — David Kertzer put down his cappuccino, put on his backpack and went digging for more Vatican secrets. “There’s an aspect of treasure hunting,” said Mr. Kertzer, a 74-year-old historian. Moments later he cut through a crowd lined up to see Pope Francis, showed his credentials to the Swiss Guards and entered the […]
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APPLE NEWS Mar 16, 2015 ‘Apple Global Volunteer Program’ will let employees sign up to help local communities Evan Selleck Apple is no stranger to donating large sums of money to a cause, or to even help diversification within the tech industry. But now it’s aiming to donate some individual human hours as well, Read […]
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Gas prices show no signs of slowing this year. While experts predict US national average per gallon prices above $6 this summer, costs at the pump have already passed $7 in many parts of California. The right gas credit cards can ease that pain a bit. Most gas credit cards give you rewards when you […]
Read MoreIf you’ve got a dead doorbell or you’re doing some routine home upgrades, you might be in the market for a new ringer. Now’s a great time to upgrade to a video doorbell so you can see what or who is coming your way. With the security of a Ring Video Doorbell, you’ll always have […]
Read MoreMemorial Day weekend is finally here, and the deals are in full swing. Whether you’re looking for a new mattress or kitchen appliance, furniture or maybe even some clothing, there are plenty of shopping sales out there. We’ve taken the time to round up all the best Memorial Day deals here to help save you […]
Read MoreThe next Star Wars TV show pits Obi-Wan Kenobi against his darkest enemy, Darth Vader. But that isn’t the only clash of titans on your screens right now. Rival streaming services Disney Plus and Netflix go head to head as the Obi-Wan Kenobi show and Stranger Things season 4 premiere on the very same day — today, Friday May […]
Read MoreAfter some growing pains, USB-C has hit its stride. Many laptops and phones come with USB-C ports for data and charging, and now an abundance of accessories take advantage of the standard. Even Apple, which for years favored its competing Lightning connector, is building USB-C into new iPads and reportedly will release USB-C iPhones in […]
Read MoreHoneysuckle is deceptive: It looks pretty, smells sweet… and slowly kills all the plants around it. To be more specific, I’m talking about Japanese honeysuckle and bush honeysuckle. They’re invasive in North America, and depending on the region in which you live, they can seriously disrupt whole ecosystems. I didn’t care about honeysuckle until I […]
Read MoreDisney’s newest Marvel-themed indoor thrill ride gives roller coasters a new twist — a 360-degree twist. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens to guests Friday at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida. It’s billed as one of the largest indoor coasters and, along with being Disney’s first reverse-launch coaster, it’s something called an […]
Read MoreIt’s a question that’s vexed Star Wars fans for decades: How did the bad guys not find Luke Skywalker when he was literally hiding in his father’s old home? New Disney Plus miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi, streaming now, will reveal the answer. But the real question is, can a minor continuity error actually be stretched out […]
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