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Facing Cuts, a Grim Future for America’s HIV Response

Recent years have seen a 12 percent decline in new HIV infections. Cuts to federal funding could upend that progress.

For Long-Tailed Tits, It Really Does Take a Village

The evolutionary reason so many birds help raise other parents’ chicks.

The Milky Way Will Soon Shine in the Night Sky: How to Find Our Galaxy at Its Brightest

Find out where to catch the Milky Way’s appearance in the night sky as it becomes more visible with the 2025 summer approaching.

Face Pies, Holiday Turkeys, Finger-Feeding Critics: The Five Best Food Scenes in Literature

Feature image Rogers Fund, 1963. Much like life, the best food scenes in literature arrive at the most emotionally charged moments. It’s one thing to eat a jelly doughnut; it’s another thing to eat…

These Under-$15 Gadgets Are So Clever, You’ll Wonder How You Cooked, Cleaned, and Traveled Without Them

Amazon has thousands of clever gadgets, but these 10 finds under $15 are worth shopping. They make kitchen and everyday tasks easier, and there’s options for traveling too. Prices start at $8.

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7 Questions That Can Instantly Boost Your Work Relationships

According to Esther Perel.

No One Is Better at Being Looked at Than Kim Kardashian

The diamonds she wore in court sent a message, and not a particularly subtle one.

Do You Really Need Buttermilk to Make the Best Pancakes?

A pancake recipe on the back of a container of powdered buttermilk answers this question

How We Used Points to Cover a Kid-Friendly Family Vacation in Eastern Europe

A Brooklyn family of four train-hopped through Budapest, Vienna, and Prague—mixing castles, thermal baths, and suite upgrades paid entirely with points.

Could an Afternoon Nap Really Be Better Than Sleeping More at Night?

Implementing a nap during the day could be even more beneficial than increasing the hours you sleep at night.

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Deep State Chainsaw Massacre

If the government is good for business, why destroy the government? It’s possible Musk really believes he is saving the American economy. By all accounts a fervent believer in whatever he currently believes in — stopping climate change, colonizing Mars, j

What to Do in Cape Cod This Summer

From the Bourne Bridge to the tip top of Provincetown.

The Invasion of the German Board Games

Their peaceful premises and intricate rule systems are changing the way Americans play—and helping shape an industry in the process.

Travel Trends You Can Expect This Summer

Domestic trips will trump foreign travel amid economic uncertainties, though some costs are down.

2024 Was the Year of the Lightweight Foundation

Thick, cakey formulas? Not on our 2025 bingo card.

The Mystery of Why Some People Become Sudden Geniuses

There’s mounting evidence that brain damage has the power to unlock extraordinary creative talents. What can this teach us about how geniuses are made?

The First US Solar Storm Emergency Drill Did Not Go Well

Massive geomagnetic storms can knock out power, damage satellites, and more.

8 Home Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere This Summer, From Beverage Stations to French Country Style

From vintage-inspired rooms to beverage stations to low-water landscaping, here are the trends that are popular this season.

18 Southwestern Interior Designers, Architects, and Builders to Know From the AD PRO Directory

Searching for an AD-approved designer, architect, or builder to hire? Look no further than this list

How to Keep Your Cool, No Matter What

There’s not much that will make you panic after ten years of dogsledding in the wilderness. And there are lots of ways to feel equally calm in all kinds of outdoor emergencies.

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