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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?
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.
The California-based gynecologist and Gwyneth biography source, Dr. Jen Gunter, on everything from how she views Gwyneth Paltrow’s legacy to the most difficult aspects of fighting pseudoscience claims.
Whether it’s sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
In the age of remote work, Instagram reels, and shrinking PTO, the one-day international trip is becoming both absurd and strangely relatable.
Nationally, extreme heat causes more deaths each year than any other weather event, including floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
And why it’s not getting cheaper any time soon.
Territory mapped during France’s colonial rule is behind clash that has exposed tensions between the countries.
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.
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.
Many independent pharmacies are in turmoil throughout the US. But a unique law has made North Dakota a haven for mom-and-pop operators.
How my 14-year-old daughter taught me to butt out and let her be.
These common daily behaviors can impact your cognitive health – and take a toll on your overall health, too.
Lucrative, freewheeling — and largely unregulated — private intelligence and security firms are booming in the land of James Bond and John le Carré.
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.
You'll thank yourself later for freeing up the extra space.
Jasper, Alberta, turned wildfire recovery into a tourist opportunity for hikers. Here’s what happened when our writer took a trip up north.
Zoë Lister, the actor who narrated the popular British ad turned viral TikTok sound, said she never expected the audio to resonate worldwide.
A postcard from tomorrow’s workplace: how leaders balance technology and human connection.
Since 2020, Earth has been rotating unusually fast on its axis, leading scientists to consider whether we should correct for the shorter days.
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.
Some well-meaning phrases don’t always go over well.
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.
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.
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.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a tax deduction on auto loan interest — but eligibility for the tax break is limited.
Facility fees, often associated with inpatient hospital stays, are becoming more common for outpatient doctors’ appointments.
One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that’s not the case.
You could do nothing—or you could sign up for a new repayment plan. Here are your options.