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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

Black Friday surge: How e-commerce vendors should prepare for holiday sales tax spikes

A woman packing sustainable gift items for Christmas.

Surviving infidelity: A therapist's advice on rebuilding trust after cheating

A couple sitting on a sofa during a marriage counseling session.

Thanksgiving is hard on your plumbing. Avoid a plumber house call with these 3 tips

ILlustration depicting all the Thanksgiving detritus that can end up in drains.

Who can afford culture? Comparing the price of art, music, film and fashion in 2025

A young woman checking seats in a theater using a mobile app.

Pets

Is your dog a toy addict? A new study says it’s totally possible

A fluffy Australian Shepherd dog lying on the floor with various dog toys.

Prescription medication costs are adding up for pet owners

An orange cat taking a pill from its owner's hand.

Pets

Can you guess the dog breed from just their outline?

Outline of a dog at sunset

Pets

15 most popular dog breeds that keep it quiet

Akita Inu dog lying on green grass with tongue out

How to say sorry so your cat actually gets it

A sad tabby cat at home.

Art & Culture

Who can afford culture? Comparing the price of art, music, film and fashion in 2025

A young woman checking seats in a theater using a mobile app.

Cringe fest or catered feast? How workers really feel about office Thanksgiving events

Thanksgiving dishes in catering dishes prepared on the table for serving.

The top 5 dating trends set to take over in 2026

A custom illustration of a hand holding a magnet pulling hearts.

Art & Culture

9 Black modernist architects and the landmarks they designed

An interior view of a spiral staircase inside Carson City Hall in California.

10 of the most popular baby names inspired by American cities and states

The 'Greetings from Austin' postcard mural in South Congress in Austin, Texas.

Family

Beyond being festive: 5 ways to truly connect with family and friends this holiday season

A young mother sitting alone with holding her baby at the dinner table during Christmas Eve.

How Gen Z and Gen X differences in social media behavior contribute to parent-child generational divide

Adolescent daughter on sofa shows interested mum social media on phone screen.

Therapist explains why ‘6-7’ went viral, and what it reveals about today’s kids

A group of three young girls laughing at content on social media.

How dads’ stress and mental health can influence their children’s development

A custom graphic of a father holding his newborn baby illustrated with tangled lines.

Surviving infidelity: A therapist's advice on rebuilding trust after cheating

A couple sitting on a sofa during a marriage counseling session.

Food & Drink

America's favorite pie isn't apple: See the winners in each state

Top-down view of variety of Thanksgiving pies including pumpkin, pecan and cheesecake pumpkin pie on light background.

Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right

A turkey being on a rotisserie grill.

Easy as pie: A look at Thanksgiving’s most beloved dessert

A pie composed of alternating slices of pumpkin with whipped cream and pecan pie, on parchment paper.

Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?

Personnel assigned to the Naval Station Rota Fire Department demonstrate the consequences of putting water on a grease fire to students at David G. Farragut Middle/High School.

What to eat to save the planet

Assortment of beautifully-lit, fresh raw vegetables inlcuding leafy greens and red peppers in a wooden box against black background.

In Your State

In your state

States with the most boat owners

A happy senior couple sitting on the side of a sail boat on a calm blue sea looking and pointing to a clear horizon

In your state

States with the most registered hunters

Hunter walking carrying a rifle on a sunny fall day

In your state

States with the highest concentration of bridges

View of San Francisco skyline with famous Oakland Bay Bridge illuminated in evening light.

In your state

States with the most drunk driving fatalities

Burning vehicle upside down in the middle of the road after collision.

In your state

States where road conditions are deteriorating fastest

Close up on damaged road surface.

Retrospective

From beeps to codes: 9 communication methods that defined pre-smartphone life

Various types and models of a pager (also known as beepers).

We feel guilty about our digital habits. So why won't we change?

An illustration depicting someone working on computer and using energy resources with AI, with icons symbolizing carbon footprint superimposed.

Skoolie couples therapy: Living in a school bus might or might not save your marriage

A young couple living inside a renovated, stylish old bus.

Retrospective

Can you solve these 25 real Jeopardy! clues about the '70s?

Models from Finland preview a collection of suede and leatherwear, including leather Micro Pants, the finnish equivalent of Hot Pants, by Friitala of Finland.

Retrospective

What state seals say about America and what they don't

The U.S. seal on a podium.

America’s 'fun recession': Most say life is too boring to ever make it on reality TV

A tired female employee working overtime in the office at night.

Gen Z says stuffing is for Boomers: Here’s what they’re serving instead for Thanksgiving

Traditional Thanksgiving food laid on a table.

How urban farms can make cities more livable and help feed America

A Rice University student volunteers to prepare garden beds for spring planting at the Alabama Gardens in Houston, Texas.

Black Friday surge: How e-commerce vendors should prepare for holiday sales tax spikes

A woman packing sustainable gift items for Christmas.

Surviving infidelity: A therapist's advice on rebuilding trust after cheating

A couple sitting on a sofa during a marriage counseling session.

Thanksgiving is hard on your plumbing. Avoid a plumber house call with these 3 tips

ILlustration depicting all the Thanksgiving detritus that can end up in drains.

Who can afford culture? Comparing the price of art, music, film and fashion in 2025

A young woman checking seats in a theater using a mobile app.

Cringe fest or catered feast? How workers really feel about office Thanksgiving events

Thanksgiving dishes in catering dishes prepared on the table for serving.

Search data shows growing interest in black watches for Black Friday

A black luxury watch.

10 shopping tips to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Girl writing wishlist, next to adult woman, both are laying on a rug looking a laptop online shopping while the woman is holding a credit card. There are wrapped gifts next to them along with a teddy bear.