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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

How to help an elderly person with dementia

A middle-aged daughter looking worried at his elderly father who has dementia.

Mais oui: Most Americans admire the French way of life

Collage of stereotypical French things like cafe lifestyle, an accordian player, a person wearing a beret, clustered a woman wearing a sports bra.

The history behind dog days of summer

Tan mixed breed dog playing in park near water with tennis ball in mouth.

The scoop on America’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart

Three bowls of ice cream including strawberry, pistachio and chocolate with whipped cream and different toppings.

Pets

6 summer side quests for you and your pup

A medium-sized brown dog and blond woman look at each other happily in the pool, with their hands and paws holding onto the edge of the pool.

Summer safety tips for dogs

Fluffy golden puppy licks lips while person crouched down offers food in a red bowl in the kitchen.

8 ways to prepare your anxious dog for fireworks

A golden retriever covering his face.

Pets

Dog breeds losing popularity

Fashionable trendy Maltese dog wearing pink goggles.

The history behind dog days of summer

Tan mixed breed dog playing in park near water with tennis ball in mouth.

Art & Culture

Nearly a third of Americans think they could pass as British, based on their knowledge of UK culture

Former tennis pro, John Isner, brought the flavour of The Championships, Wimbledon, to New York, in a food truck serving strawberries and cream mini cheesecakes.

These museums are teaching us about how our cities work

People interacting with a CityWorks exhibit exploring the water and wastewater infrastructure system.

Art & Culture

5 essential types of apps for older adults that support health and wellness

Close up view of senior group of people using smartphone.

Art & Culture

Must be accompanied by an adult: Why teens are turning to online gaming for social connection

A game controller and Fortnite in the background.

Art & Culture

A Ninja Warrior competitor's Hot Wheels collection is so vast, it caught Mattel's attention

Ian Weber, a Hot Wheels collector of 18 years, talks about a Scooby-Doo Hot Wheels van in his collection at his home in Lehi.

Family

Best US neighborhoods for families with young kids based on safety and school proximity

Chalk artists creating art during the Chalk Art Festival in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025

A young couple sharing ultrasound photographs while in a virtual call with loved ones.

Romance scams: Hearts broken, wallets emptied

Concept of romance scam illustrated by a couple communicating long-distance via video chat, with man holding a heart figure and blowing a kiss.

A new parent’s guide to keeping baby cool in summer

Newborn baby sleeping in bed.

How to help an elderly person with dementia

A middle-aged daughter looking worried at his elderly father who has dementia.

Food & Drink

The scoop on America’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart

Three bowls of ice cream including strawberry, pistachio and chocolate with whipped cream and different toppings.

Your queer foodie guide: LGBTQ+ chefs, books, tours and events to know

Chef Kristen Kish, wearing a black sleeveless mock turtleneck and mic headset speaks at a culinary demonstration during the 2025 Bottle Rock Napa Valley festival.

22 foods and beverages that help with bloating

A bowl of grilled artichokes in oil.

Debunking seven myths about eating healthy on a budget

Young woman selecting fresh produce at the grocery store.

Healthiest and unhealthiest barbecue recipes

Plate of fries and fried chicken as part of a barbecue meal.

In Your State

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

In your state

States with the most registered hunters

Hunter walking carrying a rifle on a sunny fall day

In your state

States with the highest concentration of bridges

View of San Francisco skyline with famous Oakland Bay Bridge illuminated in evening light.

In your state

States with the most drunk driving fatalities

Burning vehicle upside down in the middle of the road after collision.

In your state

States where road conditions are deteriorating fastest

Close up on damaged road surface.

Retrospective

Retrospective

What state seals say about America and what they don't

The U.S. seal on a podium.

Retrospective

The decline of pay phones in every state

A vintage black and white photo of a telephone booth at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City.

Retrospective

What Christmas was like the year you were born

Young boy dressed as an engineer and his kitten play with a train set next to a Christmas tree

Retrospective

Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century

Retrospective

Top holiday toys from the year you were born

Food & Drink

50 most popular chain restaurants in America

A table at IHOP with plates of brunch items, including a chicken and bacon wrap with fries, chicken and waffles, bacon, and a stack of pancakes.

Shopping

The best slides for summer 2025

Top four slides design of 2025 from NIke, HOKA, Yeezy and Adidas.

Food & Drink

50 years forward: Meet the Vietnamese-American entrepreneurs turning food into legacy

A graphic showing some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes, fruits and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee, pho, durian, mangosteen and lime.

Lifestyle

Perspectives: A celebrity skin care expert on knowing when to skip or invest in the latest beauty trends

Colorful graphic of Sofie Pavitt in her skincare studio.

Art & Culture

A Ninja Warrior competitor's Hot Wheels collection is so vast, it caught Mattel's attention

Ian Weber, a Hot Wheels collector of 18 years, talks about a Scooby-Doo Hot Wheels van in his collection at his home in Lehi.

Food & Drink

How sparkling water can make your fitness plan pop

Sparkling water poured onto a glass from its bottle.

Food & Drink

4 great Mother's Day wine gifts for 2025

A Mother's Day gift basket with a wine bottle, wine glass, a gift box and pink flowers.

Shopping

A Mother's Day jewelry gift guide: Thoughtful gifts as unique as mom

A happy black family surprising the mother with a box of jewelry as a mother's day gift.

Art & Culture

Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

Historical photo of young girl praying to Easter Bunny in New York in 1936.

Food & Drink

'Barberry And Saffron': Bakery startup bringing a taste of Iran to Brooklyn

A bowl and plate with dried barberries.