Think of it like “Where’s Waldo?” for the anti-Trump movement: Last Saturday, as some 7 million people filled American cities for the latest “No Kings” protest, many of them showed up wearing inflatable frog costumes. The amphibians were easy to spot in the sea of signs, and their inspiration seemed clear: They’d seen images of…
Wang, who now teaches at Temple University, says he only vaguely remembers the discussion but says he might have suggested some alternatives. More importantly, he tells me that what those contributors dubbed AGI in circa 2002 is “basically the original AI.” The Dartmouth founders envisioned machines that would express intelligence with the same breadth as…
The AHA has long advised that all adults consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium each day. But the new guidelines advise less than 1,500 mg (the amount in about ⅔ teaspoon). “On average, we see systolic (top) blood pressure drop about 3 points in people with normal blood pressure and 7 points in people…
Boilers are far less common than gas furnaces, and that’s reflected in the responses to Consumer Reports’ most recent survey on central heating. Our members installed 1,791 new boilers between 2009 and 2025, compared with more than 34,000 gas furnaces. But just like a furnace, when a boiler breaks, you want it repaired—or replaced—ASAP. Forty-two…
New Year’s resolution season is in full swing, and you’ve officially made it past Quitter’s Day (the second Friday in January, when many people have given up on their resolutions). Maybe you want to exercise more often, or keep better track of your schedule, or hit a certain step goal, or drink more water. Whatever…
CR can help: We test a broad selection of tablets across brands, scoring each model on battery life, performance, and the quality of the display, among other factors. Our tablet ratings feature every version of Apple’s iPad; Android tablets from Samsung, Lenovo, and others; and Amazon Fire tablets that run on the online retailer’s unique…
Include fruit or vegetables. Most older adults don’t get the daily recommended 1½ to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of veggies. The antioxidants in produce help prevent cell damage linked to conditions like heart disease and cancer, according to Dueñas-Tanbonliong. Produce also offers fiber. When you can, incorporate foods like vitamin…
You finally found the car that you love and worked out a great deal with the salesperson. Now they send you over to the finance and insurance (F&I) manager’s office to sign some paperwork. It’s the F&I manager’s job at a car dealership to finalize the transaction and, in doing so, upsell you on extras…
From our surveys, we have reliability ratings for 15 major manufacturers of gas ranges: Amana, Bosch, Café (formerly GE Café), Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, GE Profile, Hotpoint, JennAir, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. CR members can read on for some of the most crucial findings from our surveys, along with specific gas range models…
Don’t judge the pressure by eyeballing a tire. Modern tires bulge slightly, making them look a little underinflated, even when they’re not. This effect can be exaggerated on a soft surface, such as a dirt road or gravel driveway. At least once a month, use a tire gauge to check the pressure in all four…