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Pets

Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity

Three Irish Setters sitting in the grass

The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD, explained

A heap of gummy bear candies.

How single Americans are spending Valentine’s Day with their dogs

An Australian shepherd dog lying on bed in bedroom decorated for Valentine's Day.

Why the heart box still rules Valentine’s Day

Person picking from a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

Restomod rising: How modern reliability upgrades are impacting classic car values

Opened hood of a red American Chevrolet Chevelle SS to show a custom engine.

Pets

6 signs your dog is feeling lonely

A white dog looking outside a glass window.

Top 25 things owners have done with their dog—including sharing beds and even plates

A young woman sharing a video call with her dog at home.

Why your dog suddenly refuses to move in the middle of a walk

A teenage girl pulling her stubborn dog trying to go for a walk.

Why does your dog get so excited about snow?

A brown Australian Shepherd dog dashing through the snow.

How single Americans are spending Valentine’s Day with their dogs

An Australian shepherd dog lying on bed in bedroom decorated for Valentine's Day.

Art & Culture

The fastest-rising unusual “new gen” first names

A pregnant wife and her husband curiously browsing information on a smartphone while sitting on a sofa at home.

Art & Culture

25 LGBTQ+ books that changed the literary landscape

Alison Bechdel attends the opening performance of the Broadway show based on her acclaimed graphic novel "Fun Home" in 2015 in New York City.

Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically, but the same is true of Christmas

Bulbs symbolizing candles have lit on the 30 foot-tall Hannukah menorah by the Jewish education centre 'Chabad Lubawitsch' in front of a Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.

Americans are sympathetic to their coworkers' mental health concerns. So why are they afraid to share their own?

A manager leading a team meeting in a boardroom.

Who can afford culture? Comparing the price of art, music, film and fashion in 2025

A young woman checking seats in a theater using a mobile app.

Family

New review of studies finds children with ADHD are more likely to struggle with motor skills

A young boy's hands tying shoelaces by himself.

96% of parents agree: Outdoor time instantly boosts kids’ moods

Young children running and playing in a sun-filled meadow with long grass and trees in the distance.

Why parents aren’t reading to kids, and what it means for young students

Jeana Wallace reading a book to her son, Levi, during bedtime.

Five ways to give your kids a financial head start this holiday season

A family looking at the window to see snowfall at night.

Federal childcare subsidies by state

Toys and educational equipment in a childcare center.

Food & Drink

The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD, explained

A heap of gummy bear candies.

The rise of fiber in 2026: The nutrient driving today’s wellness conversation

A young woman happily holding a prune.

Where alcohol is most and least popular

A shopping cart in a grocery store aisle filled with wine bottles.

Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day

A plate of buffalo chicken wings for a football game day.

Spicy insights for National Hot Sauce Day from Instacart data

Chili oil scooped up with a wooden tablespoon.

In Your State

States with the most boat owners

A happy senior couple sitting on the side of a sail boat on a calm blue sea looking and pointing to a clear horizon

States with the most registered hunters

Hunter walking carrying a rifle on a sunny fall day

States with the highest concentration of bridges

View of San Francisco skyline with famous Oakland Bay Bridge illuminated in evening light.

States with the most drunk driving fatalities

Burning vehicle upside down in the middle of the road after collision.

States where road conditions are deteriorating fastest

Close up on damaged road surface.

Retrospective

From beeps to codes: 9 communication methods that defined pre-smartphone life

Various types and models of a pager (also known as beepers).

We feel guilty about our digital habits. So why won't we change?

An illustration depicting someone working on computer and using energy resources with AI, with icons symbolizing carbon footprint superimposed.

Skoolie couples therapy: Living in a school bus might or might not save your marriage

A young couple living inside a renovated, stylish old bus.

Retrospective

Can you solve these 25 real Jeopardy! clues about the '70s?

Models from Finland preview a collection of suede and leatherwear, including leather Micro Pants, the finnish equivalent of Hot Pants, by Friitala of Finland.

Retrospective

What state seals say about America and what they don't

The U.S. seal on a podium.

Ghosting: The modern dating dilemma

Young man who was ghosted by his date sits alone disappointed in a restaurant.

How brands are winning over customers with creative spins on familiar favorites

Black boxes of Liquid Death canned mountain water grocery store display.

Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research

Golden retriever sitting on examination table as a female veterinarian assesses in the background.

What’s the ‘sad beige’ parenting trend — and does it affect infant development?

Illustration of crying baby above the pantone color card for beige, ona beige background.

Inside a stunning modern farmhouse kitchen with designer Anna Dinger

farmhouse kitchen

What a background check might reveal about your online date

Middle aged old man using smartphone sitting on a couch with kitchen in background.

The Midwest is the most socially influenced region in America

Cityscape image of Des Moines skyline, Iowa bridge over water with summer sunset.

15 longevity foods: Healthy aging guide

Healthy antioxidants foods like broccoli, berries, tomoatoes, pomegranates, green tea, coffee, nuts and chocolate on a wooden table.

These 10 states have the healthiest dogs

Winter beach with border collie and Michigan lighthouse.

The best workout videos by burn rate: Which YouTube channels are the most effective?

Woman doing a side plank pose on a mat on a wooden floor, following a video on a laptop, with sunlight coming in through large window in the background.