What Banning Medical Debt From Your Credit Score Actually MeansThe Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.
Can What You Eat Change Your Mind?Probiotic drinks, brain-boosting superfoods, gut-healthy snack bars: every day we’re bombarded with information about what and what not to eat.
These Physicists Want to Ditch Dark EnergyThe idea that mysterious stuff speeds up the acceleration of the universe could be a big mistake.
The Most Exciting New Cruise Itineraries of 2025From Colombia to Canada, here are the new routes cruise lines are unveiling this year.
The 31 Most Anticipated Scripted TV Shows of 2025Long-delayed returning favorites and several intriguing new titles are on tap for the coming year.
Hollywood Doesn’t Make Movies Like ‘The Fugitive’ AnymoreThe Harrison Ford–starring thriller represents the best of a genre that has faded: the character-driven action movie for adults.
This New York City Suburb Rebranded. Then the Drama CameA small town rebrand presents a universal design challenge.
A Lesson in Creativity and Capitalism From Two Zany YouTubersSome of the optimism of the early Internet seems to live on in the whimsical videos of James Hobson and Colin Furze.
6 Life-Changing Train Trips to Take This YearBecause high-end rail travel is back—fabulous food and all.
Bring Back the Computer RoomAuthor Rax King wants to revive its cramped, dingy legacy in a world where working from home is the new norm.
In the Social Media Wars, Bluesky Is Destroying Truth SocialIn November 2024, Bluesky surpassed Truth Social’s monthly users. That’s a major win for one app, and a death knell for the other.
‘A Bundle of Horridness’: The Great Teddy Bear Panic of 1907Little kids loved them—but some adults thought they were setting up girls to have no motherly instincts.
What a Hobby Feels LikeOne of the saddest predicaments of the current millennial moment is feeling desperate for something that isn’t work, but having no clue how to figure out what else there is.
3 Résumé Trends to Watch in 2025Professionals who’ve set their sights on landing a new job in 2025 can expect to face a challenging market, according to some forecasts, with multiple applicants vying for a smaller number of open positions.
Discover the Astounding Secrets of Scotland’s Stone Age SettlementsIn the Orkney Islands, archaeologists close the chapter on a legendary excavation, capping two decades of remarkable Neolithic discoveries
The World’s Most Powerful Passport Has a Clear Winner This Year — in 2024 It Was a Six-Way TieSingapore has the most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was part of a six-way tie in the 2024 ranking.
How to Get Rid of Spiders and Keep Them Out of Your HouseHere’s what to do about those creepy-crawlies.
Survival of the Luckiest? New Study Hints at the Potential Role of Luck in EvolutionA new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.
The Weirdest TV Crossovers of All TimeAs ‘Abbott Elementary’ meets ‘It’s Always Sunny,’ a list of odd episodes like ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘The X-Files,’ ‘St. Elsewhere’ and ‘Cheers,’ and more.