• Great beach and even better pools: A review of family-friendly all-inclusive resort Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

    [circuit type=review circuit_id=”9025″] Editor’s note: Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Costa Rica …

  • Great Food, Great Service, Great location

    So, what does it take to run a successful long-standing restaurant in Mojacar. For starters a great location. Just a stone’s throw from the beach, Scotty’s certainly has the first criteria well and truly nailed. With its amazing 180-degree views of the dazzling blue Mediterranean, it is a delightful place to be. You will be […]

  • Great Value product at Ohio Walmarts recalled

    A Great Value product that was in Walmart stores in several states,

  • The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Is Better (and Pricier) Than Other Brands

    Video doorbells have become quite common since their arrival on the market 10 years ago, and their prices have plummeted. But Ring, which offers relatively expensive video doorbells, stays on their top—and their new Ring Pro shows why.

    • Golf

    How to get better at chipping — without even changing your swing

    On today's edition of Play Smart, we hear from Parker McLachlin on how to select the best wedges for your game.

  • The 2026 Rivian R2 Looks Even Better Up Close

    Rivian introduced the R2 earlier this month, but it was largely overshadowed by the retrolicious R3 and R3X. However, this didn’t stop it from making a splash at Electrify Expo in Orlando. Set to arrive in the first half of 2026, the R2 follows in the footsteps of the R1S and features a familiar front fascia with a prominent light bar that cuts through vertical headlights. The similarities continue further back as both models have flush-mounted door handles and similar bodywork. Other highlights...

  • House GOP sounds out Democrats on Israeli aid vote

    The United States House of Representatives Republicans are allegedly testing the waters on another vote on a standalone aid package for Israel, an idea previously dismissed by Democrats, Axios reporte

  • Pro/Con: Today's GOP would be recognized even by Reagan

    From the column: "The essence of modern Republicanism has not changed, just the tone and tenor of some of the messengers."

  • Sound and Vision: More dimming zones does not make a better TV

    OPINION: The saying “it’s not what you got, it’s how you use it” could be interpreted in many ways, but for the purpose of this Sound & Vision column, I’m going to use it in reference to TVs, and not whatever you might be thinking of... This week saw the announcement of the X11H Mini-LED TV from TCL, a name that sounds like it should be a SpaceX rocket. It has a panel capable of 6500 nits of brightness with over 14,000 dimming zones. In recent years, the TV industry has had a thirst for...

  • Scientists turn to AI to make beer taste even better

    Researchers in Belgium use artificial intelligence to improve taste, but say the skill of the brewer remains vitalWhether you prefer a fruity lambic or a complex Trappist, Belgian beers have long been famed for their variety, quality and heritage. Now, researchers say they have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to make brews even better.Prof Kevin Verstrepen, of KU Leuven university, who led the research, said AI could help tease apart the complex relationships involved in human...

  • Lake County Retired Teachers Association to hear about Great Lakes

    The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next luncheon meeting April 9 at The Kirtland Party Center, 9270 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed at 11:30 by the program in which members will hear 10 of the most important national stories that came from the Great Lakes from […]

  • This great value Amazon streaming stick is on sale for £34.99

    We all rely on streaming services for TV and films these days, whether you're watching family movies on Disney+, the latest episodes of Call the Midwife on iPlayer, or embarking on a rewatch of all of Downton Abbey on Netflix.But, if your TV isn't smart (it doesn’t have built-in internet connectivity), the interface is clunky, and it lacks access to apps you need, you’ll have struggled to watch everything on the big screen.It's time to upgrade to a streaming device to get all your subscriptions...