Saving for a home is one of the biggest — and hardest — financial steps many people will take. Nationwide, the average down payment is $64,000, according to December 2025 data from Redfin. And while ...

Restoration of an old rusty flask from the First World War. I found this old rusty military flask on a WW1 battlefield. The flask was in terrible condition. The bottle was very rusty and damaged. I ...

Some of our favorite reusable water bottles hail from Hydro Flask, and this week the brand is clearing out its past season’s stock. Just before you begin reaching for your water bottle to cool down ...

Some Republican lawmakers are pushing an old Senate procedure to pass the Trump-backed SAVE America Act — although it may turn the upper chamber into bedlam for weeks and ultimately backfire. The ...

WASHINGTON—President Trump has demanded that the GOP-controlled Senate quickly pass strict new voting rules ahead of the midterms, setting the stage for a theatrical showdown on the floor this week ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to ...