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The Best Places in the World to Travel Solo
Relish the opportunity to adventure alone.
Relish the opportunity to adventure alone.
A Q&A with researcher Marc Brackett about how to cultivate emotional intelligence in ourselves and our kids.
Go easy on the compliment sandwich, and other tips to help you become a go-to advice giver.
A group of films, ranging from art-house gems to big blockbusters, that deserve a fresh look.
He was a Lower East Side gangster, wartime chemical researcher and secretive color television pioneer. An inquisitive daughter wants the full story, but he would rather drink his coffee and read his book in peace.
A visual prank exposes an Achilles’ heel of computer vision systems: Unlike humans, they can’t do a double take.
Costco’s popular chickens have stayed fixed at $4.99 for more than a decade — even in the face of raging inflation. But it’s come at a cost.
"You can get more done with more power to spare."
An ex-FBI agent, a psychologist and a fraud investigator share their best tips for detecting dishonesty.
Explore America like you haven’t before.
A team of birders races to find as many bird species as possible in 24 hours.
We must let go of something we thought we understood to make way for a new understanding.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Some are using Final Fantasy and GTA Online as dating sites and long-time lovers are finding comfort and connection through Resident Evil. Could video games be the ultimate relationship tool?
Some psychiatric patients may actually have treatable autoimmune conditions. But what happens to the newly sane?
Territory mapped during France’s colonial rule is behind clash that has exposed tensions between the countries.
Whether it’s sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
Expert-approved strategies for extending the life of this potassium-packed—but short-lived—fruit.
I have opened my heart and my mind to Sam, and he’s brought both of us to the place we so desperately need to be.
In the age of remote work, Instagram reels, and shrinking PTO, the one-day international trip is becoming both absurd and strangely relatable.
Philippa Barnes was a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
Body-acceptance advocate Katie Sturino and Ronald Young Jr., host of the podcast Weight for It, answer listener questions about body image, weight loss drugs and bullying.
Lucrative, freewheeling — and largely unregulated — private intelligence and security firms are booming in the land of James Bond and John le Carré.
How my 14-year-old daughter taught me to butt out and let her be.
Eating plant-based may be good for the environment (not to mention you!), but it can make it tougher to get enough of certain nutrients from food alone, including one key macro: protein.
Many independent pharmacies are in turmoil throughout the US. But a unique law has made North Dakota a haven for mom-and-pop operators.
These common daily behaviors can impact your cognitive health – and take a toll on your overall health, too.
The Black-ish actor is her own favourite travel companion. Here are her top tips for taking on the world one destination at a time, all on your own. When Tracee Ellis Ross needs to unwind, she books a trip with her favourite travel companion: herself.
The new policy will cut international layover times in half by eliminating re-screening during connecting flights on select routes.
If your kid keeps asking you for a smartphone and you’re concerned about getting them one, you’re not alone. Here’s what experts suggest before giving in.
A decade ago, she had never stepped onto a feature-film set. Today, the Disney Channel alum sits atop a streaming empire, headlining some of Netflix’s most popular titles—and setting expectations high for her new project, ‘My Oxford Year.’
The drug, which was designed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been linked to the deaths of two teenage boys.
“There will be fewer, if any, enforcement actions about how companies are deploying AI,” says former FTC attorney Leah Frazier.
Thieves seized over 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.
An executive coach offers introverts five tips for sounding more confident. You’re smart, capable, and consistently deliver results. But in meetings, your voice disappears.
Environmentally-conscious young people are heading to estate sales for low cost, well-made products.
Forget the stereotype of the frail old woman who needs help carrying groceries – fitness mavens like Joan MacDonald show you can strength train at any age.
The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.
Some well-meaning phrases don’t always go over well.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a tax deduction on auto loan interest — but eligibility for the tax break is limited.
Americans are worrying more about Social Security, and the Trump administration may be partly to blame. In an AARP survey released July 22, only 36% of Americans voiced confidence in the future of the retirement trust fund, down from 43% in 2020.
If you’re a federal student loan borrower or about to become one, your head may be spinning.
You could do nothing—or you could sign up for a new repayment plan. Here are your options.
While advice abounds on the importance of fully unplugging during your hard-earned time off — and for good reason! — what should you do if you’re in a situation where you can’t be fully offline?