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Queer People Deserve Better Mental Health Support. Here’s Where to Start.

From practicing self-care to navigating social anxiety, the experts are here to help.

How to Approach Vacation Planning for Maximum Enjoyment

It’s not so much where you go, as how you go.

How to Become a Produce Pro

Simple yet brilliant tricks for storing and cooking fruits and veggies, including the one herb you should never refrigerate.

Are You Ruminating Too Much? Here’s What to Do About It

The difference between overthinking and persistent rumination, why venting makes things worse, and how to finally stop dwelling on the past.

What The Hottest Month on Record Looked Like Across the US

Every city is grappling with the effects of extreme heat, but not every community is feeling the effects in the same way.

Your No-Recipe Guide to a Week’s Worth of Meals

From a roasted chicken to bulgogi-style tofu—and a “no rules pizza” poised to take your weekend dinning to the next level.

Memory Hacks If You’re Feeling Forgetful (Or Just Fried)

How to remember names, dreams, and the elusive word that’s just on the tip of your tongue.

Your Dog’s Quirks, Explained.

Answers to all your pressing questions about weird dog behavior, from head tilts to why small pups think they’re bigger than they are. Plus—is your dog really using buttons to talk to you?

Why We Love to Hate Women Who Grift

What is it about female con artists that activates a collective craving for justice? Bethanne Patrick, host of the Missing Pages podcast, explores what makes these stories so captivating.

How to Feed Your Kid

Eater’s restaurant editor shares her game plan for making family meals as delicious, enriching, and affirming as possible.

Why Are We so Fascinated by Ourselves?

Personality tests and horoscopes promise a deeper understanding of who we are. But do these categorizations serve—or just limit—us?

How Extreme Heat Is Changing Everything, From Our Dreams to Our Cars

Record temperatures are changing norms across disease transmission, the economy—even therapy.

You Can Procrastinate Later—Here’s How to Get Things Done Now

Understanding the indelible allure of procrastination and the expert-backed method for finding your way back to a sense of accomplishment.

What Writers and Editors Are Reading: July 2023

Take a peek inside your favorite writers’ Pockets to discover their recent reads—and why you might enjoy them too.

A Disability Pride Reading List for July—and Beyond

Explore the origins of the ADA, celebrate the joy in disability identity, and discover opportunities for allyship all year round.

How LGBTQ+ Representation on Film and TV Is Getting Bolder

A new wave of creators are telling rawer, realer, and more honest stories about queer life.

Want to Change the Status Quo? Let These Stories Inspire You

Across the country, nimble entrepreneurs and activists are turning out brilliant new twists on everything from neighborhood watch to graffiti to sewing circles. Here’s how they’re making it happen.

How to Stop Being So Mean to Yourself

A gentle guide to dialing down the negative self-talk and showing yourself a little more grace.

Shout Out to My Ex: The State of the Breakup

Breaking up has never been easy. But with the rise of “situationships” and catfishing, uncoupling has become more complex—and painful—than ever.

5 Things to Read After Watching ‘Oppenheimer’

A Manhattan Project explainer, the true story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life, and more.