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Ranking fast food chains from most to least calories

When you're grabbing a quick bite at a fast food joint, it's important to be conscious of what's packed into each meal. This ranking might help.

 

AIM, aka AOL Instant Messenger, dead at 20

AOL’s Instant Messenger service was finally erased from the internet Friday after the company made the announcement in October that Dec. 15 would be the chat platform’s last day on Earth.

 

Smoking, drinking and drug abuse decline among US teens, who prefer pot and vaping, study finds

Drinking, smoking and drug abuse are on the decline among American teenagers, in some cases falling to the lowest levels seen in decades, according to the latest results from an annual nationwide survey.

 

The forgotten embassies of Washington, DC — America's Abandoned Places

These are the abandoned embassies of Washington, D.C., some sitting empty for more than a decade.

 

#MeToo movement challenged by cascade of allegations

The criticism came swiftly last week after Atlantic magazine published a writer’s account saying that Sen. Al Franken “groped” her in 2009 by putting his hand on her waist during a photo op, “grabbing a handful of flesh” and squeezing…

 

Insurance claims for Northern California wildfires top $9 billion

The wildfires that ravaged Northern California wine country two months ago have generated $9 billion in insurance claims, far more than the single costliest fire in U.S. history, officials said Wednesday.

 

20 big cities with cheap rent

As home prices continue to rise, many prospective buyers are getting priced out and are forced to stay in the rental market longer. This in turn drives up rental prices and drives down vacancy rates. Consequently, rent as a percentage…

 

The college majors with the lowest unemployment rates

While it’s clear that a college degree helps one’s employment prospects, studies have shown that some degrees are in much higher demand than others. To see which college majors boast the best employment numbers, StudySoup, a college learning community, decided…

 

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