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Despite the end of EV incentives, our interest in hybrids and electrified vehicles continues to grow, spurred by soaring gas prices, and a growing selection of models in all price ranges and sizes. While a small hybrid car might be the most efficient, it won’t fit everyone’s life. There are now subcompact, compact and midsize
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Take the train and avoid long airport check-in lines, flight delays and cancellations and high gas prices for road trips. These are the best scenic train trips in the USA, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including on vintage steam trains.
Ikon Pass prices for the upcoming 2026/27 season increase on April 16, 2026 – so buy now to avoid paying more later, and get new destinations and expanded access to existing ones, new lifts and terrain at participating mountains, and other perks. Also new is a fully refundable purchase option. At a Glance 2026/27 Ikon
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All these supercars and hypercars have more horsepower than you need – as much as 1,500hp – and cost as much as several million dollars, and several of them are EVs. But it’s fun to look, dream and maybe drool. Koenigsegg Regera Innovation meets insanity. The Koenigsegg Regera’s revolutionary direct-drive system delivers seamless, mind-bending acceleration
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Scam Alert: Tax season means scammers are busy with robocalls, texts, and phishing emails to steal your money. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from tax scams and other dangerous financial frauds, including identity theft. Top tip is that the IRS will not contact you directly by email, text or phone, only
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Some of the most beautiful gardens on the planet are the front yards or back yards of classic and historic US hotels. They include gardens featured in films such as Citizen Kane and some designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., one of the designers of New York’s Central Park.
For the fourth straight year, Mountain Collective is offering its annual multi-destination Power Pass with no price increase. That’s unlike the other two major multi-resort passes, Ikon and Epic, which have raised prices while adding additional perks. The lowest prices of the year are on sale now through April 24. While pricing holds steady, the
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Spring cleaning often means debating what to throw out and what to hang on to. Save time and money with these eco-friendly tips to de-clutter your closets, dresser and desk drawers, countertops and bins. Followthis handy guide to what you can toss guilt-free, what has the potential for re-use, and what should be donated to
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Robocall Scam Alert: We’re all being hounded incessantly by robocalls, both on our landlines and on our mobile phones. But we are not powerless to block the scammers and telemarketers who bother us night and day, including weekends and holidays. First of all, the Federal Trade Commission “do not call” registry does not work. It
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The current ski/snowboard season isn’t over yet, but you can get a head start on next season by purchasing your 2026/27 Ikon Pass starting March 12 at the lowest prices of the year, and get new benefits including new destinations, expanded access to existing ones, and new discounts and other perks. At a Glance 2026/27
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