Research tracking the fortunes of thousands of families over centuries suggests that money isn’t always the most important gift Source: Why inherited wealth rarely survives the grandchildren
The age of prepping is here
In Vermont, neighbors feud over an aviation CEO’s personal airstrip
The dispute has hardened into a bitter and seemingly unending legal battle over property rights and community responsibility. Source: In Vermont, neighbors feud over an aviation CEO’s personal airstrip
The Best College Bargain Is a Super-Pricey Elite Liberal Arts School – WSJ
archived 7 Nov 2026 06:33:06 UTC Source: The Best College Bargain Is a Super-Pricey Elite Liberal Arts School - WSJ
At 58, I Had Early Signs of Alzheimers in My Brain. These Interventions Got Rid of Them
NBC News producer Susan Kroll shares her personal journey to manage her genetic Alzheimer’s risk and advice to others in a similar situation. Source: At 58, I Had Early Signs of Alzheimers in My Brain. These Interventions Got Rid of Them
Your Best Years of Life May Come Later Than You Think
What age do people consider the best years of life? See how Americans' views of their best decade change as they get older. Source: Your Best Years of Life May Come Later Than You Think
RETROISTICS Amberglow
The RETROISTICS Amberglow: a 16 ft mechanical 4x4 camper van with a standard pop-top, built to be fixed by the person who owns it. Join the list. Source: RETROISTICS Amberglow — Join the list
Carlisle is a pristine Colonial gem. But a ‘doomsday’ sewage problem could make its village center uninhabitable.
Septic systems are failing. Wells are set too close to leaching fields. The drinking water — at Town Hall, the library, and the school — keeps setting off alarms for contaminants. Source: Pristine Carlisle has a 'doomsday' sewage situation
You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness
As governments urge public to prepare for cyber-attacks and natural disasters, US focuses on military preparation Source: You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness | US news | The Guardian
Ranked: 15 Popular Smartphones by Radiation Levels
Compare smartphone radiation levels across 15 popular models, ranked by maximum head SAR, from the iPhone 17 to Samsung devices. Source: Ranked: 15 Popular Smartphones by Radiation Levels
Confessions of a middle-class prepper
AI models describe humans as a bunch of amoral sheep
Ask LLMs for their most controversial take on humanity, and it turns out they have little nice to say about us, as one AI experiment found Source: AI models describe humans as a bunch of amoral sheep
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 42
Kennedy taught in New York public schools and advocated for disability rights after suffering severe spinal cord injury Source: Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 42 | US news | The Guardian
Emotional blunting is common after drug treatment for depression even after symptoms ease
Recovering from depression doesn’t always mean feeling things fully again. In a study of 106 patients on antidepressants, emotional blunting was less common among patients in remission but still affected 45% of them. Source: Emotional blunting is common in depression and bipolar disorder, even after symptoms ease
Silo: a dystopian new world
Apple TV+’s adaptation of a novel about a post-apocalyptic, bunker-dwelling civilisation provides an utterly fantastic story – not to mention stunning, meticulous sets Source: Silo review – this rich dystopian drama is absolutely thrilling | Television | The Guardian
Free-Range Parenting: Stopped by Police at 10, He Speaks Out at 21
A debate about free-range parenting and childhood independence has been reignited. Rafi Meitiv, 21, shares how a police stop at age 10 affected him. Source: Free-Range Parenting: Stopped by Police at 10, He Speaks Out at 21 - Business Insider
Turn Your Backyard Pond Into a Hotbed of Biodiversity, Even in Winter
Create a “water garden” to support the vulnerable creatures, animals and organisms that make up your hyperlocal food chain. Source: Turn Your Backyard Pond Into a Hotbed of Biodiversity, Even in Winter - The New York Times
Nurses union alleges Mass General Brigham board rife with conflicts of interest
The nurses union questioned whether Mass General Brigham has violated laws regulating nonprofit health care systems and charitable institutions, allegations the health system said were baseless. Source: Nurses union alleges Mass General Brigham board rife with conflicts of interest
This local man is obsessed with mushrooms you can eat
Tyler Akabane can fairly be called the Mushroom King of Camberville. In his culinary mushroom shop, you'll see why. Source: This local man is obsessed with mushrooms you can eat
The Under-appreciated Benefits of Leaving Fallen Leaves Alone
To homeowners, fallen leaves look like work. To nature, they’re an investment, with tremendous value on the secondary market as invertebrate real estate. Source: The Underappreciated Benefits of Leaving Fallen Leaves Alone - The New York Times
Boglands Are Museums That Help Protect Us From Climate Change
Bogs store carbon, and preserve histories too. Source: Opinion | Boglands Are Museums That Help Protect Us From Climate Change - The New York Times
Barred Woods Vermont Maple Syrup Review
Our maple syrup-loving editor highly recommends the Barred Woods Amber Rich maple syrup, which you can buy on Amazon. It’s great on pancakes or used in baked goods. Source: Barred Woods Vermont Maple Syrup Review
Scientists Found a “Third State” Of Being Between Life and Death
Frog and human cells can reorganize after removal from their host, raising open questions about biological death and potential uses in regenerative medicine. Source: Scientists Found a “Third State” Of Being Between Life and Death - Gadget Review
Temperature and social time: How hunter-gatherers ensure they get a good night’s sleep
Hunter-gatherer communities are a window on how the human species learned to get a good night's rest. Here's what you can learn from them. Source: Temperature and social time: How hunter-gatherers ensure they get a good night's sleep
Intentional Communities Sprout in the Wake of the Housing Crisis
New developments around the United States are experimenting with different ways people can live together. Source: Intentional Communities Sprout in the Wake of the Housing Crisis - The New York Times New developments around the United States are experimenting with different ways people can live together. Source: Intentional Communities Sprout in the Wake of the … Continue reading Intentional Communities Sprout in the Wake of the Housing Crisis
So You Want to Live in Sherborn, Massachusetts?
Pastoral and peaceful, this MetroWest enclave oozes small-town charm—only a 10-minute drive from the commuter rail. Source: So You Want to Live in Sherborn, Massachusetts?
Water supply needs our attention as we face a drier future
Massachusetts routinely experiences extreme droughts, leading to serious consequences. Source: Opinion | Water supply needs our attention as we face a drier future
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