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Addison Rae Took Over TikTok. Now She’s Coming for Pop

Addison Rae is a TikTok superstar. Now, she is trying to reinvent herself as a pop supernova

Trees Might Not Be Acting in the Way We Thought - This Forest Fitted With Pipes Can Tell Us Why

By simulating the future atmosphere, scientists hope to understand whether trees will continue to act as the lungs of the planet.

How to Eat Peak to Plate in Patagonia

Your Bariloche travel guide, spotlighting the best hotels, souvenirs, and restaurants that draw on locavore Patagonian ingredients.

Four Tips for a Successful Digital Detox

These strategies can help you when you want to take a planned break from screen time or social media.

It’s Official: AI Is Coming for Your Graphic Design Job

Designers should pay attention to a new report from the World Economic Forum. Worried about your job in graphic design? If not, then maybe you should be. Because the latest Future of Jobs Report...

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Young Americans Are Drinking Less—But Can It Last?

History teaches us that the US has always loved to drink (even during Prohibition).

How Trump Has Already Changed the World

Donald Trump only just became president again but the global impact of his second term is already being felt.

20 Albums Turning 50 in 2025

Some true classics are turning the big 5-0 this year.

The Decadence of the New Veganism

Sure, it’s healthy, and yes, it’s ethical, but as some of the country’s most exciting young chefs are showing, vegan dining is suddenly becoming something way more surprising: delicious.

31 Ways to Get Your Life Together

Bummed out about the climate crisis? Back hurts like hell? Haven’t slept a full night in weeks? We don’t have all the answers—but do have few manageable suggestions for ways to take control and keep things on the rails.

Why Absurdly Enormous Bags Are Here to Stay

With the rise of the ready-for-anything, giant tote, and the recent popularity of a Birkin dupe, we look at the evolution of the It bag and ask what our choice of bag reveals.

3 Things Super Organized People Do at Home

A few good habits for keeping the clutter away.

A Costco Strike Is Coming. Here’s What to Know

Tensions rise as union workers say they’re prepared to walk off the job ahead of a key contract deadline

How The Boondock Saints Became the Ultimate Cautionary Tale of ‘90s Indie Cinema

‘The Boondock Saints’ might’ve been a big hit on home release, but it’s also viewed as a low point of the ‘90s indie cinema boom.

Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists

Here’s who made the list this year.

Spatchcocking Your Chicken Is Worth the Effort

Those thighs aren’t going to crisp tucked way under there.

Social Media Rewires Young Minds – Here’s How

Using social media lights up the same parts of your brain as other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling.

The National Archives Is Looking for Volunteers With a “Superpower”: Reading Cursive

The agency needs help deciphering the flowing penmanship of the past.

How to Make Your Team’s Work More Visible

Helping your team members gain visibility isn’t just important for their growth and success — it’s vital for yours as a leader. Not only does it show your ability to nurture and develop potential, it also demonstrates your managerial chops. Here are pract

Chip Kelly Made the Best Play Call of His Career at Ohio State

A national championship triumph is the latest stop in Kelly’s strange coaching odyssey.