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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

A guide to finding the perfect bra for winter fashion

A young woman looking at a winter sweater in a dressing room.

Feeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Here’s how to take back control.

A young woman cozily sitting on a sofa at home holding a small gift box.

Why dry winter air makes it harder to sleep and how to fix it

A sick woman wrapped in blanket is sitting on her bed and coughing.

56% of Americans would rather live a long life than a luxurious one

Two senior friends wearing caps and t-shirts in retirement life sitting on a bench at the harbor looking each other laughing happily.

Pets

The holidays are prime time for pancreatitis—here’s how to protect your dog

A dog lying under a decorated Christmas tree.

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.

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.

How much to feed a puppy

A puppy sitting with a feeding bowl.

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.

The flip phone renaissance: 9 retro phones that Gen Z is obsessed with in 2025

A rhinestones-studded T-Moble Sidekick II unit.

Inside Adrian Grenier’s eco-luxury kitchen design project

Adrian Grenier stands beneath his island-mounted CopperSmith® range hood, featuring a smooth bronze finish, paired with a handcrafted wood countertop for a warm, natural aesthetic.

Ghosting: The modern dating dilemma

Young man who was ghosted by his date sits alone disappointed in a restaurant.

How brands are winning over customers with creative spins on familiar favorites

Black boxes of Liquid Death canned mountain water grocery store display.

Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research

Golden retriever sitting on examination table as a female veterinarian assesses in the background.

What’s the ‘sad beige’ parenting trend — and does it affect infant development?

Illustration of crying baby above the pantone color card for beige, ona beige background.

Inside a stunning modern farmhouse kitchen with designer Anna Dinger

farmhouse kitchen

What a background check might reveal about your online date

Middle aged old man using smartphone sitting on a couch with kitchen in background.

The Midwest is the most socially influenced region in America

Cityscape image of Des Moines skyline, Iowa bridge over water with summer sunset.

15 longevity foods: Healthy aging guide

Healthy antioxidants foods like broccoli, berries, tomoatoes, pomegranates, green tea, coffee, nuts and chocolate on a wooden table.