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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

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.

Recreation & Hobbies

The curse of the New Year’s resolution: Why January is the worst time to set a goal

A pile of different musical instruments.

Top 25 things owners have done with their dog—including sharing beds and even plates

A young woman sharing a video call with her dog at home.

Why your dog suddenly refuses to move in the middle of a walk

A teenage girl pulling her stubborn dog trying to go for a walk.

Pets

Why your dog suddenly refuses to move in the middle of a walk

A teenage girl pulling her stubborn dog trying to go for a walk.

Why does your dog get so excited about snow?

A brown Australian Shepherd dog dashing through the snow.

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.

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

A beagle dog lying to sleep on a couch.

Top 25 things owners have done with their dog—including sharing beds and even plates

A young woman sharing a video call with her dog at home.

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

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.

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

Ronald McDonald house near the University of Minnesota.

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.

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.

7 online habits that quietly expose you to identity theft, and how you can fix them today

An incognito window of a browser opened on a laptop.

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.

Recreation & Hobbies

The curse of the New Year’s resolution: Why January is the worst time to set a goal

A pile of different musical instruments.

Top 25 things owners have done with their dog—including sharing beds and even plates

A young woman sharing a video call with her dog at home.

Why your dog suddenly refuses to move in the middle of a walk

A teenage girl pulling her stubborn dog trying to go for a walk.

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.

What are the best garage door styles for modern homes?

Garage doors of a modern home.

Recreation & Hobbies

Cozy hobbies are the new self-care on TikTok—here’s how to find yours in 2026

An older woman and a young girl sit in a living room as they wind yarn.

Why does your dog get so excited about snow?

A brown Australian Shepherd dog dashing through the snow.