A stark, unsentimental look at Detroit's rapid slide

The bare truth of Detroit's deterioration is captured by perhaps the most unsentimental chronicler you can imagine: the Google Street View car.That's the discovery of GooBing Detroit, a blog on Tumblr that began

The best ways to invest $5,000

You've padded your emergency fund, paid off your debt and saved up a few thousand dollars -- $5,000 to be exact -- that you're ready to invest. But is it best to put it in a mutual fund, certificate of deposit, index

Chick-fil-A to use chicken without antibiotics

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chick-fil-A said Tuesday it plans to serve only chicken raised without antibiotics within the next five years.

The Atlanta-based chain said it's working with suppliers to build up an adequate supply for its nearly 1,800 restaurants. It is asking suppliers to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to verify that no antibiotics are administered on the chickens at any point.

The use of antibiotics to fatten up farm animals and prevent disease has become a growing concern in recent years. The Food and Drug Administration has warned to decrease antibiotics in meat because the practice could lead to the growth of antibiotic-resistant germs.

Why this millennial quit his 6-figure job and gave away most of his possessions

Joshua Fields Millburn, who at age 27 became the youngest director of operations at a large telecom company in the Midwest, had been asked to craft a plan to close eight retail stores and terminate 41

A Life is More than Just Making a Living

I’m going to share with you one of my favorite quotes of all time.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ~ Howard Thurman (Click To Tweet!)

The art of winter dating

Dating is different when the days get shorter – here’s why
Long, cosy nights. Short, bracing days. Log fires, country walks and Christmas parties.
Yes, the first icy blasts of winter are already being felt, and on the surface it sounds like a great season for

Night fire destroys ancient Tibetan town in China

BEIJING (AP) — A fire that raged for nearly 10 hours Saturday razed an ancient Tibetan town in southwest China that's popular with tourists, burning down hundreds of buildings as fire engines were unable to get onto the narrow streets, state media and witnesses said.

The Biggest Mistakes You're Making with Your Dishwasher

When it comes to convenience, dishwashers can't be beat, but it's all for naught if you're not using it right. Use these tips to get the most out of your machine and say goodbye to stuck-on messes for good.

1. Overloading.
If you try to pile in too many dishes, you'll end up having to do twice the work. If dishes are blocked and water can't reach them, then they won't get clean.

2. Arranging dishes incorrectly.
You'll want to be strategic when loading the dishwasher. Put the most heavily soiled items in the center of the bottom rack facing the spray arm. And make sure nothing big is blocking the detergent dispenser; it could impact how it opens and keep dishwasher detergent from being dispensed properly.

Spain's Running Of The Bulls Looks Incredibly Dangerous

The first day of the running of the bulls at the annual San Fermin festival in the Spanish city of Pamplona was held on Sunday, July 7.  

Case registered against TTP chief, spokesman

KARACHI: A case has been registered at the PIB Colony police station against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Maulana Fazlullah and spokesman Shahidullah Shahid for the bombing which claimed the life of CID SP Chaudhry Aslam.

Tap water may be out for days after W.Va. spill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Several hundred thousand people in West Virginia remained without clean tap water for a third day Saturday following a chemical spill and a water company executive said it could be days before uncontaminated water is flowing again.
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AT&T to offer $15-a-month Beats Music family plan

LAS VEGAS (AP) — AT&T says it will start offering customers a subscription to streaming service Beats Music in a package that gives as many as five family members unlimited streaming and song downloading for

Neiman Marcus is latest victim of security breach

NEW YORK (AP) -- Luxury merchant Neiman Marcus confirmed Saturday that thieves stole some of its customers' payment card information and made unauthorized charges over the holiday season, becoming the second retailer in recent weeks to announce it had fallen victim to a cyber-security attack.

The hacking, coming weeks after Target Corp. revealed its own breach, underscores the increasing challenges that merchants have in thwarting security threats. Neiman Marcus didn't say whether the

Strong cyclone hits Tonga, killing at least 1

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — Authorities were searching remote islands for cyclone victims on Sunday after the most powerful storm to hit Tonga in decades cut a swathe of destruction through this South Pacific archipelago, leaving at least one person dead and several injured.

Relief efforts following Saturday's storm were concentrating on the Ha'apai islands — one of Tonga's three island groups between the main island of Tongatapu in the south and the Vava'u islands to the north, Tonga's Director of Emergencies Leveni Aho said.

Apple's New Mac Pro

The new Mac Pro is an insanely powerful, expensive computer ($3,000 and up — way up). It’s designed for high-end tasks: video, photo and music editing, for example. Medical work. Scientific simulations. Designers

Homemade Garlic-Parmesan Tater Tots. Seriously

Okay, sure, tater tots aren’t exactly the most highbrow of foods. But, just because they aren’t the fanciest doesn’t mean they aren’t delicious. We all (hopefully) have had at least one perfect batch of tater tots — golden, crispy, and seasoned to perfection.RELATED: How To Make Potato Gratin Without a RecipeUnfortunately, more often than not they are decidedly disappointing — watery potatoes loosely held together by a soggy crust. Maybe if you’re lucky you’ll get a sprinkle of salt. Thankfully, the art of making the perfect tater tot from scratch is not esoteric. It’s actually surprisingly simple.»RELATED: Get the Recipe for Homemade Sriracha

Mile 420’ marker replaced in Colorado after repeated thefts from pot fans

Sorry pot heads, if you’re looking for a sign it’s no longer “420” on Colorado’s Interstate 70.

That’s because while buying marijuana may now be legal in Colorado, stealing a sign with a slang reference to the drug is still frowned upon. But state officials said that just wasn’t stopping the repeated theft of a sign with a popular numerical term that for many is a common reference to marijuana.It sounds like the kind of solution only a pot smoker would

These hotels used to be prisons

These days, it’s just not enough to build a shiny new luxury hotel with all the technological bells and whistles. People want stories; they want authenticity tree houses and cave houses and 15th-century frescoes. I’ve

Athletes from India will not carry their nation's flag at the Sochi Olympics

The Olympics are never free from political influence and associations, but in India, political infighting has literally cost the nation's athletes the chance to compete under their own flag.

Snaps From Jennifer Aniston's Sun-Soaked, Star-Packed Mexican Vacation

If there's one thing we know about Jennifer Aniston, it's that she really loves Mexico.
The 44-year-old star jetted down to her tried-and-true vacation destination, Los Cabos, late last week for New Year's accompanied by her fiancé, Justin Theroux, and a bevy of friends, including Courteney Cox, Beth and Howard Stern, and Jimmy Kimmel and his wife, Molly McNearney.

The gang reportedly stayed at a private beachfront mansion in a gated community that was tricked out with all the fixings — think a chef, a butler, and a full-service spa.