A look at 4 smart rings poised to go mainstream after a blockbuster year
Most smart rings now can monitor health data using hardware that’s lighter and usually less intrusive than watches, and they can offer more accurate readings.
Day: January 11, 2026
IKEA battles Amazon and Temu as market shifts bring pain
The iconic global brand with its familiar blue-and-yellow logo is traversing one of the toughest periods of its more than 80-year history.
7 numbers shaping the retirement landscape in 2026
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older, and by 2034 older adults will outnumber children for the first time, according to the Census Bureau.
Black-eyed peas with pork belly makes for a satisfying meal
Auspicious for the new year, a pot of black-eyed peas is perfect for a casual gathering.
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’ – Catholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’ Catholic News AgencyParents can’t wait for children to choose baptism, says pope, baptizing 20 infants in Sistine Chapel OSV NewsAnge…
WA budget woes dominate as Ferguson, lawmakers begin 2026 session
In addition to Washington state’s self-inflicted problems, lawmakers are facing a frequently hostile Trump administration and attempts to slash federal funding.
‘One Battle After Another’ star stuns in Saint Laurent outfit
Teyana Taylor’s menswear ensemble for the Critics Choice Awards looks tailor-made for the star.
Rant & Rave: Reader appreciates calm post office worker
RAVE to the young woman working alone at the Columbia City post office the Friday before Christmas. She was friendly, calm and kept the 30-deep line moving. Her general air of competence and positivity helped all of us in line stay patient and upbeat. …
Road washout severs WA tribe’s link to cemeteries
Flooding has had far-reaching impacts, including the destruction of a road that served as a key access point to significant cultural areas and recreation.
Sound Generations’ community dining program provides more than meals
Sound Generations’ community dining program offers nutritious, made-from-scratch meals at 27 senior and cultural centers and other locations across King County.