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Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right

A turkey being on a rotisserie grill.

The climate solution sitting in America’s trash

A pile of banana peels in the trash during a marathon in a city.

How budget cuts are affecting National Park Service rangers

Three park rangers behind their car on duty at Curry Village in the Yosemite Valley at Yosemite National Park, California.

Your home has a 1 in 4 chance of being at severe risk from extreme weather

A damaged house is seen near the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, 2025, following severe flash flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend.

How dads’ stress and mental health can influence their children’s development

A custom graphic of a father holding his newborn baby illustrated with tangled lines.

Older, wiser, and wealthier: How the over-50 set became the next big brand opportunity

Pamela Anderson poses holding up a lip produce in front of "Sonsie Garden" with Shopify on October 24, 2025 in New York City.

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9 lives and more? 60 years of groundbreaking medical advancements have improved cat health and longevity.

Cat sitting on medical table with woman vet.

17 Apr 2025

GOP cuts to Medicaid could threaten rural hospitals

Kody Kinsley, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, giving a testimony during a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee meeting on Medicaid in Washington, D.C..

18 Apr 2025

Retirement, interrupted: Why those over 55 are a fast-growing segment of the workforce

Older woman working at a computer.

24 Apr 2025

More states are filling a federal gap by helping police track stolen guns

Confiscated guns on display at a press conference.

18 Apr 2025

Dog breeds gaining popularity

Samoyed dog resting on grass.

23 Apr 2025

From oil changes to brake checks: 10 key maintenance tasks to keep your car running

A mechanic checking a car engine.

23 Apr 2025

Top pizza chains in the US

Group of people’s hands grabbing a slice of pizza.

22 Apr 2025

What parents need to know about the measles vaccine

One year-old River Jacobs is held by his mother while he receives an MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic in Lubbock, Texas.

22 Apr 2025

How do hurricanes affect baby names?

A sleeping baby bundled in a blue beanie with a pom pom and a blue blanket..

14 Apr 2025

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Which states are hit hardest by AI scams? A state-by-state breakdown of consumer losses.

A man using a smartphone.

Nearly 100 former lawmakers call on House to ban stock trading by members of Congress

The White House illustrated with trading graphics.

Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes

A California Highway Patrol officer holding an evidence bag after taking a suspect into custody.

Money

Price too low to be true? The cost of using unlicensed bathroom renovation contractors

Back view of a construction worker with hands on head as he notices mistakes in a project.

Financial anxiety spikes during the holidays: 6 expert coping strategies

A small pine tree with a single red ball ornament.

How to put the brakes on the latest DMV text scam

People seated for a queue where most are waiting by being on their phones.

What the top 1% pays in taxes across the US

A person completing a pie chart with candlestick, investment charts graphics.

Sports

Parents face a debate: Should kids specialize in one sport or play many?

A group of young kinds with their parents form a circle to join hands before a game.

10 states that bet the most on sports

Sports bar of the Sunset Station Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The average cost of private sports coaching: What families should expect

A private sports coach in a basketball session with two young boys.

Athletes as brands: Caitlin Clark and LeBron James lead as America’s favorites

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever signs autographs for fans after warming up before a game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Entertainment

America’s nostalgia economy lifts sales of music, games and more

PlayStation game discs on display at a game store.

10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed

Snoop Dogg performs on stage at The OVO Hydro in 2023.

07 Aug 2025

What your streaming vs. scrolling habits reveal about your mental health

A young girl looking at her smartphone and doom-scrolling on the bed in her neon-lit room.

22 May 2025

'The White Lotus' effect: How HBO's hit series is redefining travel, style, and brand strategy

Cast of White Lotus show on HBO poses for a group portrait at a press event at the Four Seasons Hotel.

08 Apr 2025

Science

Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma — a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing

Pan grilled, plant-based vegan meat steak with herbs.

Using pollen to make paper, sponges and more

A honey bee collecting pollen grains from a white flower.

Americans are overconfident about understanding their blood pressure—and may avoid getting needed treatment

A senior black man measuring his blood pressure using a digital monitor.

02 May 2025

Six years studying a deadly disease. One promising treatment. Then came Trump funding cuts.

Biologists work to develop and test a probiotic that can help bats fight off white-nose syndrome.

29 Apr 2025

Lifestyle

Pressed for time? 7 smart tips for last-minute holiday parties, according to event planners

Coworkers having a Christmas party in their office.

How to DIY a holiday card photoshoot

A six-member family in their Christmas hats and outfits squeezing in for a selfie.

How to choose a range hood for a sloped ceiling

A modern kitchen with a sloped ceiling.

8 winter lawn care mistakes to avoid, according to experts

First white snow lay on the grass covered with red and yellow leaves in autumn.

Travel

QR Code placement strategies for travel-adjacent brands

Outdoor dining areas at the Frost Museum in Florida where QR codes are seen for information and menu access.

Flight delays by airport: Will you get there on time?

A flight arrival and departure board at an airport.

The 20 cheapest places in the Northern Hemisphere to ski this winter

Skiers race down a snow slope in Yamagata, Japan.

How much will your airplane ticket cost this holiday season?

Rear view of a young man with a backpack looking at an airport's flight schedule board.

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Actors Gloria Swanson and William Holden on a couch in the movie 'Sunset Boulevard.'

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View of American M1A1 Abrams tanks as they cross the desert during the Gulf War, Iraq, 1991.

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Tim McGraw performs during Keith Urban's Fourth annual We're All For The Hall benefit concert at Bridgestone Arena on April 16, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Actor Harrison Ford ,Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca pose for a portrait on the set of 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' in 1979

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