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Reverse Searing Is Faster in the Air Fryer

Reverse searing the usual way takes at least 30 minutes. With the air fryer you can do it in half the time.

Charms Are Finding Their Way Onto Every Gen Z Girl’s Bag. Here’s a Peek Into the Origins of Bag Charm Cult Culture.

Retail brands are hopping on the trend, with brands from KFC to Louis Vuitton releasing bag charms to get Gen Z’s buy-in.

The Mental Load Is So Deep, 39% of Moms Even Book Their Own Mother’s Day Meal

A recent survey of the dining habits of moms on Mother’s Day reveals that moms are still taking charge of planning their families day-to-day lives, even on days meant to give them a break.

‘Sinners’ Honored Juke Joints. Today, They’re Fighting to Stay Open.

While the new film celebrates the complexities of Black life through juke joints, these sacred spaces in the rural South are nearing extinction.

You Probably Waste More Food Than You Think — and It’s Costing You

Tracking food waste can save you hundreds — maybe even thousands — of dollars a year. Here are some expert tips for how to eat what you buy and buy only what you will eat.

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They Took an Edible. Anxiety Haunted Them for Years

“It completely altered my life,” says one woman who ate a single THC gummy before watching a movie at home. “My surroundings feel fake. It feels like I’m dreaming.”

Live: Huge Power Cut Causes Chaos in Spain and Portugal As Trains, Traffic Lights, and Payments Hit

Shops and restaurants in Madrid were plunged into darkness, and there are queues at cash points in Lisbon as card payments aren’t working.

Canadians Vote Today After Fierce Campaign Shaped by Trump

Millions of Canadians are expected to cast their ballots today in a pivotal election that will decide who will lead the country through a trade battle with the United States.

What Robotaxis Brought San Francisco

Former transit agency head Jeffrey Tumlin reflects on how self-driving cars from Waymo, Cruise and Zoox affected the city’s other transportation modes.

Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Takes a Hit As He Reaches 100 Days: New Polls

President Donald Trump's favorability continued to dip as he reaches 100 days of a second term − and voters weigh in on his approach to issues like the economy and immigration.

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The Conversation That Moviegoers Don’t Need to Be Having

“Sinners” has made a splash at the box office, but analysts want to focus on the money it isn’t making.

Before the Running Man and the Hunger Games, There Was Death Race 2000

Before ‘The Running Man’ and ‘The Hunger Games,’ Paul Bartel’s ludicrous B-movie ‘Death Race 2000’ set a unlikely template for the dystopian satire.

How to Overcome a Stubborn Regret

Regret can increase stress and negatively affect your physical health.

What Do Pilots Think of the Rehearsal? I Asked My Pilot Boyfriend.

An interview with the biggest combination Nathan Fielder and aviation expert around.

A Simple Ceremony and a Powerful Homily: Pope Francis Funeral Held a Moral Mirror to Modern Politics

“‘Build bridges, not walls’ was an exhortation he repeated many times,” Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said of the late pontiff, who often pushed against the tides of geopolitics.

DOGE Says It Has Saved $160 Billion. Those Cuts Have Cost Taxpayers $135 Billion, One Analysis Says.

The push by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here’s why.

21 Books Highly Recommended by Successful Executives

Looking for a good title to pick up? Here's where to start.

9 Hidden Storage Ideas That Perfectly Conceal Appliances, Accessories, and More

Staying organized doesn’t have to be difficult—especially with hidden storage ideas that will keep cords, appliances, and other accessories hidden from plain sight. Here, some inspiration from professional organizers and designers.

The Oldest Known Ant Specimen Held Its Prey With Weird Mandibles, Researchers Claim

The paleontological treasure sat in a fossil collection in Brazil, unnoticed.

Grades for All 32 NFL Draft Classes: Kiper Gives Out One A+ for the Best Picks of the Weekend

A shocking early trade put me on my heels early on Thursday night, and then we waited for more. And waited. And waited. And then my top-ranked quarterback just kept falling -- all the way to Day 3. What a strange and exciting 2025 NFL draft it was.