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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

Beauty & Grooming

Winter skin survival guide: How to prevent dry skin

A man squeezing a tube of face cream.

Don't let poor home maintenance ruin your 'Christmas Vacation.' Here are 9 tips

A man on a ladder carefully removes Christmas lights in their home.

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

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

From affordability to climate safety: The 7 best states to move to in 2026

A view of the foothills and Bogus Basin Ski Resort in downtown Boise, Idaho.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Food & Drink

This pig’s bacon was delicious. But she’s alive and well.

Dawn, a Yorkshire pig, is a part of the cultivated pork efforts by startup, Mission Barns.

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.

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.

Food & Drink

Can you match the signature dessert to its state?

Close-up of chocolate Boston cream pie.

The joy and health benefits of induction cooking

A colorful mix of stir-fried chicken, fresh vegetables, and cashews is sizzling in a pot on an induction cooktop.

What your digital trail reveals about you

A young man uses his laptop in bed at night.

Most men want a return to traditional gender roles, but women aren’t so sure

A collage of cutouts and graphics of a traditional four-member family.

Haunted by household pests? How to get rid of common creepy critters

A brown rat crawling out from under a steel fence on concrete ground.

What do consumers really want on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 5 years of Shopify data reveals the trends.

A shopper uses a laptop and credit card while sitting on a bed surrounded by Christmas gifts.

The haunted history of the school bus and why it’s the perfect horror vehicle

An old, rusty school bus repurposed as an attachment to a shed in the woods.

Food & Drink

The most caloric burgers at 20 fast-food chains

Curly hipster holding craft mouth-watering bacon and angus beef burger.

Cities where fast food is cheaper than cooking

A customer picks up a cup of coffee and snack from a fast food drive-thru employee.

Retailers under pressure amid tighter holiday shopping season

A worker dressed as Santa Claus prepares delivery Christmas gift boxes in a warehouse.