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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

Valentine’s Day swipes expose a bigger problem with mobile app accessibility

Smartphone illustration with chat bubbles and heart icons on a pink textured background, symbolizing communication and affection.

Wood cabinets are the top choice for kitchens. Here are 5 more design trends to look forward to this year

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, modern gold fixtures and light blue velvet chairs around a center island.

The new dating dealbreakers: What debt signals about compatibility in 2026

A custom illustration of a four-bar meter labelled with icons of hearts and cash, as a concept of measuring love and money.

The most common street names in America and what they reveal about us

An intersection sign for a First Street and Oak Street.

Pets

How to tell if your dog really loves you

A woman lays on the sand at a beach near a lake, hugging and kissing a corgi laying next to her.

Evolution of the cyber-pet: Mapping the rise of the digital companion

A row of 5 "robot pets" with playful googly eyes affixed on tablet faces and bright-colored faux fur necks on display at a convention.

4 key behavioral differences between male and female dogs, according to new survey

Young man resting and playing with his two dogs in the park.

How single Americans are spending Valentine’s Day with their dogs

An Australian shepherd dog lying on bed in bedroom decorated for Valentine's Day.

How to bond with your dog

A young black man happily posing with his french bulldog puppy.

Art & Culture

The fastest-rising unusual “new gen” first names

A pregnant wife and her husband curiously browsing information on a smartphone while sitting on a sofa at home.

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.

Family

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.

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.

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.

Federal childcare subsidies by state

Toys and educational equipment in a childcare center.

Food & Drink

From chips to dips: What fans are serving for the Big Game

The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD, explained

A heap of gummy bear candies.

The rise of fiber in 2026: The nutrient driving today’s wellness conversation

A young woman happily holding a prune.

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.

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.

Valentine’s Day swipes expose a bigger problem with mobile app accessibility

Smartphone illustration with chat bubbles and heart icons on a pink textured background, symbolizing communication and affection.

Wood cabinets are the top choice for kitchens. Here are 5 more design trends to look forward to this year

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, modern gold fixtures and light blue velvet chairs around a center island.

The new dating dealbreakers: What debt signals about compatibility in 2026

A custom illustration of a four-bar meter labelled with icons of hearts and cash, as a concept of measuring love and money.

The most common street names in America and what they reveal about us

An intersection sign for a First Street and Oak Street.

How to bond with your dog

A young black man happily posing with his french bulldog puppy.

Valentine's Day gifting trends, according to Instacart data

A close up on flowers for sale at the grocery store.

10 home maintenance DIYs to get your Valentine in the mood

A custom digital art of a vase with flowers and a mix of home maintenance tools, with a purple background of a couple's shadow.

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

Young person shoveling heavy snow on a rooftop.

How to maintain optimal conditions in your grow house

Close up of cannabis plants in white pots in a modern greenhouse with solar panels and automatic watering system.

Home design trends bringing warmth into 2026

Interior of a modern living room with blue walls and a cozy furniture set.