6 Best Showerheads of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

Our newly expanded testing primarily reflects shower coverage, shower force, water consumption, and ease of use.  For shower coverage, we assess how uniform the spray pattern is for each showerhead. To evaluate shower force, we use a force gauge underneath the shower and compare that measurement with an ideal, most comfortable value. A shower can…

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One Year After the Fire, Crisis Still Looms

Browne, a retired bus driver, now finds himself staring down estimated rebuilding costs of as much as $1.8 million. “A lot of people are selling and going elsewhere to start over, saying it’s too hard to come back here,” Browne says. “I gotta come back.”   In Altadena, the decision to stay or go is at…

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Best Cooktop Cleaners From Our Tests

Even if you aren’t dealing with heavy messes, glass and ceramic cooktop surfaces can be scratched if you use something too abrasive to clean them. Opting for a product specifically formulated for these appliances is your best bet to keep them looking new. To find the best cooktop cleaner for your glass and ceramic cooktops,…

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Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti

After federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday, Palantir workers pressed for answers from leadership on the company’s work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—and many questioned whether Palantir should be involved with the agency at all. Leadership defended its work as in part improving “ICE’s operational effectiveness.” Internal Slack messages…

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Best Remedies for Colds, Flu, and More

Not all OTC remedies work well or are safe for older adults or for long-term use. And while it may be tempting to reach for dietary supplements to soothe symptoms, there’s no good data to support their use, says Richard Martinello, MD, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven,…

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