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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

The holiday AI shakeup that retailers can’t ignore

Person checking the order status of an item using smartphone.

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.

How to handle holiday stress and family pressure around food and body image

A family praying over their holiday dinner.

The most popular grocery items for Christmas, according to Instacart

Beautifully grilled ribeye steaks prepared on a wooden board for Christmas.

Pets

How a dog helped a Utah man survive an 11-hour night crawl through the mountains

Jacob Schmitt with his dog Buddy, at his home in Ogden, on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

How to say sorry so your cat actually gets it

A sad tabby cat at home.

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.

Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have

A woman holding her dog during family celebration of New Year's Eve.

Art & Culture

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.

The top 5 dating trends set to take over in 2026

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

Family

Mantel magic: Stocking and decor ideas for fireplaces

A modern fireplace decorated with Christmas stockings and ornaments.

How to deal with holiday guilt

A young woman resting her head on a Christmas gift box alongside other presents in front of her laptop.

SUV size guide: How much does your family really need?

A blue 2020 Honda CR-V towing a 1990 Coleman Columbia pop-up camper on the road towards Antelope Lake in Kansas during autumn.

The new balancing act: Midlife adults are now caring for their kids and aging parents

A disabled senior grandfather with his daughter and grandchild in a park.

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.

Food & Drink

The most popular grocery items for Christmas, according to Instacart

Beautifully grilled ribeye steaks prepared on a wooden board for Christmas.

Holiday drink pairings with holiday grilled dishes

A 'Winter Wonderland' Sugar Cookie on a skillet with two glasses of Gingerbread Espresso Martini.

6 red wines that pair well with Christmas dinner

A group of happy friends pouring wine in their glasses during Christmas dinner.

Move over, turkey: Americans embrace new holiday centerpieces

A table full of traditional holiday and Thanksgiving dishes such as mashed potato, ham, turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

The cost of a Labor Day BBQ by city

Assorted meat like sausages and steak with vegetables being grilled on a BBQ grill outdoors.

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.

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

Ronald McDonald house near the University of Minnesota.

The holiday AI shakeup that retailers can’t ignore

Person checking the order status of an item using smartphone.

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.

How to handle holiday stress and family pressure around food and body image

A family praying over their holiday dinner.

The most popular grocery items for Christmas, according to Instacart

Beautifully grilled ribeye steaks prepared on a wooden board for Christmas.

Beauty & Grooming

Ozempic face: The cosmetic concerns of rapid weight loss

Person holding a Semaglutide pen.

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.

Pressed for time? 7 smart tips for last-minute holiday parties, according to event planners

Coworkers having a Christmas party in their office.

Holiday drink pairings with holiday grilled dishes

A 'Winter Wonderland' Sugar Cookie on a skillet with two glasses of Gingerbread Espresso Martini.

Mantel magic: Stocking and decor ideas for fireplaces

A modern fireplace decorated with Christmas stockings and ornaments.