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How Meghan Markle’s Favorite Bookseller Took a “Sacred Pause,” Went “Feral,” and Emerged With a New Life

Jennifer Rudolph Walsh opens up about her star clientele, leaving behind her power-agent past, and literary life with the Montecito set.

Watch the Mesmerizing First-Ever Footage of a Rare Antarctic Squid

The three-foot-long Gonatus antarcticus was spotted last year on Christmas Day.

How Your Air Conditioner Can Help the Power Grid, Rather Than Overloading It

Rather than feeling guilty about cooling down in extreme heat, homeowners could boost power reliability and lay a welcome mat for more renewables.

The U.S. Men’s National Team Has a Major Opportunity Hosting the Next World Cup. Is It Ready?

This was supposed to be the “Golden Generation” of soccer players. But 12 months out, many questions about the current roster remain.

Visiting an Active Volcano? What to Know Before You Go

Following Mount Etna’s recent eruption in Sicily, we asked experts for their top volcano safety tips for travelers.

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Has Boston Business Lost Its Juice?

The city’s corporate class once saved Boston from bankruptcy. Now, with a fiscal crisis and mayoral showdown looming, the business community faces its biggest test yet—and Boston’s future hangs in the balance.

What If Your Friends Were Just As Important As Your Spouse?

Romance and friendship don’t have to be at odds.

Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty

What should we do when everything feels so out of control?

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How to Wash Bed Sheets the Right Way

Caring for your sheets correctly will keep them fresh and help lengthen their lifespan. We spoke to cleaning experts for tips on washing sheets, from detergent choices and water temperature to drying.

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These TikTokers Exercised 9 Hours a Day for 3.5 Months — Here’s What Happened

This couple hiked and canoed for over nine hours each day.

How to Turn Off Harmful Stress Like a Switch

Stress comes from anxiety about future problems and the lack of control over them. This article introduces a few surprising techniques to handle stress.

HYBE’s Elusive Producers Speak: Pdogg, Slow Rabbit, and More on the Future of BTS and K-Pop

HYBE producers Pdogg, Slow Rabbit, and more talk about the future of BTS and K-Pop.

How Do I Unplug on a Solo Trip?

Don’t let your phone ruin your vacation.

2025 Home of the Future Awards: 25 Products That’ll Improve Your Everyday Life

We’ve selected 25 of the best innovations to make your home more comfortable, affordable, efficient, and livable.

3 Ways Senior Leaders Create a Toxic Culture

Leadership teams risk setting an example that some of the worst habits will be tolerated — and perhaps even rewarded.

Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs

Sly and the Family Stone’s best songs from “Family Affair” to “I Want to Take You Higher,” and more.

What It’s Really Like Inside the Cockpit of an F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet

The U.S. government has kept most things about the F-22 Raptor highly classified. But some things have come out over time about what it’s like in the cockpit.

How and When to Prune Boxwood for a Healthy, Perfectly Shaped Hedge Year-Round

Learn how to prune boxwood shrubs for year-round health and shape. Discover expert tips to maintain a lush, manicured hedge with minimal effort.

8 Creative Ways People Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning

People have come up with a range of ingenious, harebrained, and sometimes grim but often remarkable ways to stay cool during a summer scorcher.