State Farm Mutual Auto will soon begin issuing $136 million in dividends to Louisiana drivers. The carrier informed the Louisiana Department of Insurance that eligible customers will receive an email between early August and early September asking them to select a payment method. Dividends apply to customers who had a State Farm private passenger auto…
Kitchen islands once added extra counter space between the sink, range, and refrigerator. These kitchens push the island past that role, adding places to eat, wash dishes, cook, store tableware, serve drinks, and gather around the same surface. Some use a wide countertop overhang for stools, while others attach a table-height surface to the island….
China-based high-tech enterprise ZKSCool has created a smart lunch box that integrates a cooler, heated meal container, and a medical storage case in a compact form. The ZKSCool CoolHeat is an innovative product that eliminates the need to carry multiple essential accessories while you travel. Set the desired temperature for your meal and delicate medications…
There’s a lot riding on your Social Security filing decision in retirement. Although your monthly benefit is based on your personal earnings history, your filing age determines whether that benefit is reduced, boosted, or paid at its standard amount. If you were born in 1960 or later, your full retirement age for Social Security is…
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On our minds this first weekend of August? Limited-edition woven baskets, reasons to add stripes to your interiors, an appealing DIY light, and more. Read on: Above: Pale floors, shiplap walls, and a writing spot: inspiration for an August weekend. Photograph by Alexandra Ribar from Hygge in Ohio: An Architect’s Scandi-Inspired Off-the-Grid Hut. “I always…
USA TODAY Network / Reuters A rare, untreatable tick-borne illness was identified in New York for the first time after a Long Island man survived a deadly infection. Michael Larkin, 67, of Long Island, suffered from “debilitating fevers, headaches and night sweats” for five years after being bitten by a tick in his backyard in…
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick spoke about Ferran Torres’ potential exit after their side lost on penalties to Birmingham City on Friday night. Getty Images FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick spoke about Ferran Torres‘ potential exit after their side lost on penalties to Birmingham City on Friday night. “I spoke with him during the World…
Carpenter bee traps are a practical way to protect your home from the damage these burrowing insects cause. While carpenter bees are relatively peaceful and play an important role in pollination, they’re are known to make nests inside wooden structures, including homes, which can lead to water damage, rot, and even collapse. Traps for carpenter…