‘Something to Look Forward To’: It’s Exactly That
Author Fannie Flagg offers us 30 short stories that hilariously and touchingly explore how our lives can unfold in unexpected ways.
09-22-2025
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The Whole Bowl
This recipe is a three-fer, which means you have three unique recipes in one.
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4 Changes Coming to Social Security
Benefit growth slows in 2026 as retirement age, premiums, and tax limits rise.
09-22-2025
The Painted-Leaf Season: A Literary Look at Autumn
From children's rhymes to hymns and poetry, writers have been inspired by fall to capture its warmth and beauty.
09-22-2025
Does the OBBB Affect Health Insurance for Early Retirees?
Early retirees rely on ACA plans until Medicare, but enhanced subsidies end in 2026—raising costs for many.
09-22-2025
Mark Helprin’s Wisdom From a Lifetime of Adventure and Writing
Reflections on life from one of America’s greatest living novelists.
09-22-2025
How to Kill Dust Mites Inside Your Home—Without Breaking the Bank
Even if you're not particularly allergy-prone, dust mites can still mess with your health.
09-22-2025
Israeli Couscous Salad With Dried Fruit
This Israeli couscous salad is special enough for entertaining, but easy enough to make any day of the week.
09-22-2025
‘Something to Look Forward To’: It’s Exactly That
Author Fannie Flagg offers us 30 short stories that hilariously and touchingly explore how our lives can unfold in unexpected ways.
09-22-2025
Make a Gravel Path
Sometimes a natural walkway or path is created by how it’s used and you can make it permanent by defining it with gravel.
09-22-2025
‘It’s All Happening’: James Dupré’s 15-Year Project
The country musician is on tour with Randy Travis after releasing his latest album.
09-22-2025
Shemane Nugent’s Abundant Life: ‘Do What God Wants for You’
Faith, family, and wellness are the cornerstornes of her daily routine.
09-19-2025
Robert Redford: An Appreciation
The late actor’s legacy in front of the camera was eclipsed by his contributions to film.
09-16-2025
Archeologists Uncover Magnificent Byzantine-Era Mosaic in 1,600-Year-Old Luxury Estate in Israel
A couple of city blocks away from the new industrial buildings and noisy highway in the Israeli town of Kfar Qasim, an ancient estate has been dug up. Open tents ...
09-17-2025
The Rare Black Book of Hours
One of the Hispanic Society Museum and Library's greatest treasures will be restored thanks to a prestigious double grant.
09-17-2025
The Movement That Teaches Kids to Learn From History’s Greats Instead of Cancelling Them
'We don't read Shakespeare to find out all the problems with him. We read Shakespeare to find out about ourselves,' one principal says.
09-17-2025
This Fluffy, Oven-Baked Pancake Is so Good, I Make It Every Weekend
This is pure breakfast comfort, and it’s made even better by the use of tangy buttermilk, which keeps the pancake extra tender.
09-20-2025
VIDEO: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Spews 1,250-Foot-High ‘Lava Fountains’—and It’s Jaw-Dropping
After days of quietly belching volcanic gasses, one of the world's most active and dangerous volcanos began spewing lava again on the island of Hawaiʻi. At 9:11 a.m. Eastern Time ...
09-19-2025
Joshua Tree Is Otherworldly. At This New Hotel, You’ll Feel Like You’re Sleeping on Mars
Reset is a new kind of hotel that opened to the public this summer.
09-19-2025
You Can Revamp Your Kitchen in Inexpensive Ways With a Little Sweat Equity. Here Are Some Design Ideas
Here are a few ways to revamp your kitchen without the need to access your refrigerator from the living room.
09-19-2025
Optimum Cuts: Fall Branch Management
Pruning helps fruiting plants maintain peak health, growth, and production, but it's critical to do it at the right time. Here's what to prune in the fall.
09-20-2025
Infographic: The Great American Road Trip
Plan your next getaway with these iconic U.S. road trips, whether you're chasing history, food, music, or majestic landscapes.
08-30-2025
The Cowboy Code: 10 Principles to Live By
Everybody needs a code: Cowboys' rules to live by.
09-5-2025
Rethinking Media Consumption: 4 Signs You Should Unsubscribe
What fills your mind shapes your outlook on life, so cut out anything that makes you feel resentful, agitated, or afraid.
08-29-2025
11 Dude Ranches for a Western-Inspired Getaway
From horseback riding excursions to crackling campfires, these retreats are perfect for a Wild West adventure.
09-3-2025
Breaking the Da Vinci Code: Bringing Life to Machines Centuries Ahead of Their Time
Da Vinci's machines were so uncanny it feels as though he glimpsed the future and left behind sketches of what he saw.
08-24-2025
Shemane Nugent’s Abundant Life: ‘Do What God Wants for You’
Faith, family, and wellness are the cornerstornes of her daily routine.
09-19-2025
Groceries and the Dating Game: What Expiration Dates Really Mean
Food packaging labels have become their own dialect.
09-8-2025
The Day Custer’s Luck Ran Dry
In this latest installment of When Character Counted, we meet an American soldier whose bravery was unquestioned. The same cannot be said of his common sense.
09-6-2025
Robert Redford: An Appreciation
The late actor’s legacy in front of the camera was eclipsed by his contributions to film.
09-16-2025
How to Have the Epitaph of a Famous Man
Have you ever noticed that there are times in life when a whole rash of famous people die in a short time span? People bemoan the loss in public posts ...
09-6-2025
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VIDEO: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Spews 1,250-Foot-High ‘Lava Fountains’—and It’s Jaw-Dropping
After days of quietly belching volcanic gasses, one of the world's most active and dangerous volcanos began spewing lava again on the island of Hawaiʻi. At 9:11 a.m. Eastern Time ...
09-19-2025 ‘Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe’: A Great Primer for Newcomers
This combination biography-concert film heralds one of the most popular tenors in recent history.
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09-21-2025 Flipped Vote Results in Extended Focus on Texas History
Texas State Board of Education votes to increase students’ exposure to Texas history, as well as American history.
09-19-2025