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Sam Mendes on Returning to James Bond: “Never Say Never”

Sam Mendes reflects on his time with the spy franchise and how it reflects his newest project, HBO’s ‘The Franchise.’

What Is Privacy for?

We often want to keep some information to ourselves. But information itself may be the problem.

Get Better Reception on Your IPhone or Android, No Matter Where You Go

Even if you’re in the middle of nowhere, these tricks can help you boost your smartphone signal.

Al Pacino Is Still Going Big

A conversation with the legendary actor about, well, everything.

Election 2024: Politics and Your Portfolio

The U.S. presidential election has gripped the nation. Should it take hold of your portfolio, too? The short answer: No. Financial fundamentals such as the direction of interest rates and corporate earnings hold more sway, especially over the long term.

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The Six Morning Routines that Will Make You Happier, Healthier and More Productive

Start your morning off right with these simple but effective routines.

Did Hurricane Helene Really Destroy One-Third of the Appalachian Trail?

Our hiking columnist phoned up experts along the iconic pathway to get a sense of the destruction left by Hurricane Helene

Journalism Scholars Want to Make Journalism Better. They’re Not Quite Sure How.

Does any of this work actually matter?

Why Revolutionaries Love Spicy Food

How the chili pepper got to China.

GOP’s Biological Family Dreams Clash With Modern Americans’ Reality

About 16% of children live in a household with a step-parent, step-sibling or half-sibling.

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Congress Wants to Force Carmakers to Keep AM Radio, but It Needs to Rebuild the Public’s Trust

The radio industry has been lobbying for legislation that would force carmakers to install AM radios as a matter of public interest.

Ikigai: A Japanese Concept to Improve Work and Life

With no direct English translation, it’s a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. Yukari Mitsuhashi explains.

Climate Catastrophe Comes to Asheville

Many saw the town in North Carolina as a haven from extreme weather. Hurricane Helene proved them wrong.

How to Keep Your Jack-O’-Lantern From Rotting Before Halloween

Here are some tips that can help your epic carving outlast the Day of the Dead.

The Rule of Compounding: Why Small Steps Lead to Big Gains

Compounding isn’t just useful in finance. It is a principle that applies to all of life.

‘These Are People in the Prime of Life’: The Worrying Puzzle Behind the Rise in Early-Onset Cancer

There are rising cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. What is going on?

The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 5

Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes—but he ended the day as a loser. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott’s three interceptions didn’t stop him from ending the night as a winner.

Guns, Transgender Rights, Porn: the Supreme Court Begins Another Term

The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term this week, with guns, transgender rights, pornography, and lots more on the docket, including potential election cases in the wings.

How the Beatles Wrote ‘A Day in the Life’

More than 50 years after its release, the sprawling closing track on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band remains a testament to the group’s ambitious songwriting.