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Edmunds compares the 2022 Acura MDX to the 2022 Audi Q7
May 11, 2022 - 3:27 AM

Acura launched its MDX three-row luxury SUV more than 20 years ago, and a redesigned fourth-generation model has arrived for 2022. It features a sleeker design, a more spacious cabin and a new range-topping Type S trim. The improvements go a long way toward revitalizing Acura’s top SUV, but it has to vie for shoppers’ interest against another stalwart, the Audi Q7.
Edmunds: 2022 Kia Carnival versus 2021 Honda Odyssey
November 17, 2021 - 4:23 AM

If ever there was a vehicle segment ready for a shake-up, it’s the minivans. For three years running, Edmunds’ experts have considered the Honda Odyssey one of the top rated in the class. The Odyssey set the minivan bar high with supreme versatility, car-like driving and thoughtful features. Now there’s finally a new rival in town: the 2022 Kia Carnival.
Man faces federal charges after explosion in neighborhood
July 03, 2021 - 6:02 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 27-year-old man was charged Saturday with illegally transporting tons of explosives he purchased in Nevada — including several that left a trail of destruction and injuries after they blew up in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
EXPLAINER: Why it's hard to make vaccines and boost supplies
January 28, 2021 - 5:49 AM

With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world’s supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get more? A lot more. Right away.
Hospitals turn to online matchmakers to swap supplies
May 12, 2020 - 7:54 AM

Facing shortages of protective equipment, two New England hospital systems tried the latest twist in internet matchmaking: online swap meets.
Edmunds: Best cars for achieving your New Year's resolutions
January 01, 2020 - 8:58 AM

Today, people across the country will put their New Year's resolutions into practice. These goals represent an honest attempt at self-improvement, but they often fall apart as the year progresses. What if the next car you buy can help you get motivated? A new car to fit a resolution is a huge commitment, but it might just be the thing to (sometimes literally) drive you to your goal.
ASK A DESIGNER: How to design and decorate poolside
April 03, 2019 - 8:47 AM

Ask Elizabeth Stuart Design founder Muffie Faith about how to decorate around a backyard pool and she'll answer you with a question of her own: How are you going to use it?
Is your kitchen-sink disposal environmentally friendly?
March 20, 2019 - 7:34 AM

If you're trying to be more eco-friendly at home, should you use your kitchen garbage disposal?
'Beyond Vision': an exhibit to touch, smell and hear, too
May 22, 2018 - 9:30 AM

NEW YORK - Cutting-edge technologies and designs can make daily life better, particularly for those with sensory disabilities, a new exhibit here demonstrates.
Reward your ears: 5 gadgets to liven up your music
August 24, 2016 - 11:35 AM

ATLANTA - Open your ears. What do you hear?
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world

B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

Lifestyle News

Edmunds compares the 2022 Acura MDX to the 2022 Audi Q7

Edmunds: 2022 Kia Carnival versus 2021 Honda Odyssey

Man faces federal charges after explosion in neighborhood

EXPLAINER: Why it's hard to make vaccines and boost supplies

Hospitals turn to online matchmakers to swap supplies

Edmunds: Best cars for achieving your New Year's resolutions

ASK A DESIGNER: How to design and decorate poolside

Is your kitchen-sink disposal environmentally friendly?

'Beyond Vision': an exhibit to touch, smell and hear, too

Reward your ears: 5 gadgets to liven up your music

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