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Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

4 days ago in Business, History, Lifestyle

Most common jobs 150 years ago in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Illinois from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety

For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celebrate with cocktail hours, gift exchanges and other forms of organized fun.