Recent headlines suggest that it is becoming more common for men to take advantage of paid parental leave options, but University of Virginia professor Christopher Ruhm has found that it's a little more complicated than that. … [Read more...]

Hearing loss can have a negative impact on work. It can lead to social isolation. It can even contribute to dementia. And one-third of Americans 65 and older have some level of hearing impairment. Typically they wait years to get tested. … [Read more...]

Dieselgate just keeps on going. Since the Volkswagen emissions scandal first broke in September, all VW diesel engines have been implicated in the scandal, the brand's monthly sales have dropped by more than 24% and the company has been the target of more than one grassroots shaming effort. … [Read more...]

Hello everyone and happy holidays! If you are still looking for gift ideas (it could be a gift for you too), I’ve compiled a short list of a few things that have caught my fancy this year. I love gifts that are useful, yet special. Be it gadget or book, the best gift is something to cherish. … [Read more...]

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, neighborly love and terrible Hotline bling memes. But a group of friends over in Atmore, Alabama recently decided to reclaim the song — and succeeded. … [Read more...]

Wearable technology shouldn't be limited to your wrists. This year, sneakerheads, Star Wars fans and fashion mavens found commonality in innovative, tech-centric footwear. From LED bulbs that reinvented light-up sneakers to self-lacing high tops from Back to the Future, every style from stilettos to sport sandals has been reimagined. … [Read more...]

When someone tells you that they’ve conquered Jaws, it usually means that they sat through the full 2 hours 10 minutes of Steven Spielberg’s shark flick without hiding behind a cushion. But for 19-year-old Adam Amin from Devon in England it has a whole different meaning. … [Read more...]

The holidays are upon us and just like that you're in the hot seat when it comes to delivering the perfect give to friends and family. But that challenge takes on an entirely different bent if you happen to have friends in the 1% (read: wealthy). … [Read more...]