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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed

Woman sitting on a sofa with two brown pet poodle dogs.

Where alcohol is most and least popular

A shopping cart in a grocery store aisle filled with wine bottles.

Finding your healthiest sleep position: Comparing side, back, and stomach sleeping

A young woman sleeping on her back.

Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day

A plate of buffalo chicken wings for a football game day.

Pets

8 fun ways to keep your dog entertained indoors when it’s freezing outside

A beagle dog lying to sleep on a couch.

Budgeting for your dog in 2026: What it really costs and where pet parents are choosing to spend more

A happy family playing with their golden retriever in their living room.

Does your dog need a winter coat?

A dachshund wearing a winter coat with snowy outdoors.

How much to feed a puppy

A puppy sitting with a feeding bowl.

Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed

Woman sitting on a sofa with two brown pet poodle dogs.

Art & Culture

Art & Culture

25 LGBTQ+ books that changed the literary landscape

Alison Bechdel attends the opening performance of the Broadway show based on her acclaimed graphic novel "Fun Home" in 2015 in New York City.

Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically, but the same is true of Christmas

Bulbs symbolizing candles have lit on the 30 foot-tall Hannukah menorah by the Jewish education centre 'Chabad Lubawitsch' in front of a Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.

Americans are sympathetic to their coworkers' mental health concerns. So why are they afraid to share their own?

A manager leading a team meeting in a boardroom.

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.

Family

Why parents aren’t reading to kids, and what it means for young students

Jeana Wallace reading a book to her son, Levi, during bedtime.

Five ways to give your kids a financial head start this holiday season

A family looking at the window to see snowfall at night.

How Ronald McDonald House offers a safe harbor for families with sick children

Ronald McDonald house near the University of Minnesota.

How to care for elderly loved ones at home

An elderly senior woman in a wheelchair being assisted by her caregiver getting in a car.

96% of parents agree: Outdoor time instantly boosts kids’ moods

Young children running and playing in a sun-filled meadow with long grass and trees in the distance.

Food & Drink

Where alcohol is most and least popular

A shopping cart in a grocery store aisle filled with wine bottles.

Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day

A plate of buffalo chicken wings for a football game day.

Spicy insights for National Hot Sauce Day from Instacart data

Chili oil scooped up with a wooden tablespoon.

5 winning Super Bowl chicken wing recipes

Buffalo chicken wings served on a wooden board with fries and other side dishes.

Holiday cheer turning hostile in restaurants

An angry couple disputing a complaint with a cafe waitress.

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

States with the most registered hunters

Hunter walking carrying a rifle on a sunny fall day

States with the highest concentration of bridges

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

States with the most drunk driving fatalities

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

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.

New review of studies finds children with ADHD are more likely to struggle with motor skills

A young boy's hands tying shoelaces by himself.

The Human Connection Study: How Gen Z’s pursuit of personal growth is redefining romance

A young man smiling while typing on a smartphone.

How the world dressed in 2025 and what might be on the horizon for 2026

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner during the Los Angeles premiere of 'Marty Supreme' on December 8, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed

Woman sitting on a sofa with two brown pet poodle dogs.

Where alcohol is most and least popular

A shopping cart in a grocery store aisle filled with wine bottles.

Finding your healthiest sleep position: Comparing side, back, and stomach sleeping

A young woman sleeping on her back.

Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day

A plate of buffalo chicken wings for a football game day.

The pirouette to the street: The rise of the ballet sneaker

A side view of a Nike Air Rift ballerina shoe in light pink colorway.

The weight of winter: 5 tips for dealing with wet, heavy snow

Young person shoveling heavy snow on a rooftop.

96% of parents agree: Outdoor time instantly boosts kids’ moods

Young children running and playing in a sun-filled meadow with long grass and trees in the distance.