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Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Shan Shan looked at her owner, her big eyes wide above her fluffy little body, and asked: “Are you not feeling well? Would you like some water?” When the owner coughed and asked her to sing, Shan Shan ...

Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. Show ...

In the upcoming week, investor attention will focus on fallout from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, tensions in Iran, and ...

All too often reports on animals found beaten, abandoned or left to suffer in silence. The Shelter Animal Count estimates that around 10 million animals die from abuse or cruelty every year in the ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

Pet insurance can help with veterinary expenses, including illnesses and injuries. But it doesn't typically cover routine expenses like checkups, vaccinations or flea and tick treatments. A wellness ...

Catey Hill is the managing editor for MarketWatch Picks. Catey is the author of two personal finance books, “Shoo, Jimmy Choo!” and “The 30-Minute Money Plan for Moms.” She previously held positions ...

SEGA held a new NGS Headline livestream this past week for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, as we got a taste of what's coming throughout February 2026. The shorthand is that players will see the ...

I get deluged by questions at tax time, but the most common are about deductions. As in: “Can I deduct the cost of the suit or dress I have to buy for work, or my commuting costs, on my tax return?” ...