The Forgotten, Evolutionary Reason Cats Love Being So High UpFirst-time cat owners often receive the advice to install a cat tree for their new pets. Before long, their cats’ satisfaction has cat parents installing carpet-lined shelves and climbing poles for their feline friends.
10 Spring Soup Recipes to Kick Off the SeasonSpringtime at the farmers market is pretty magical. After several long, cold months, marketgoers are greeted with bunches of asparagus, ramps, green garlic, radishes, lettuces, and so much more.
The End of Work Spouses and Office Besties: Why Now, More Than Ever, Work Is Not Your FamilyA lot of things about work that we long took for granted have changed for good, as we settle into our remote and hybrid reality. While many of us are happy for the reduction in long commutes, sad desk lunches, and uncomfortable “business casual” clothes, there are some things we’ll miss.
Advice about 401(k) rollovers is poised for a big change. Here's whyA new U.S. Labor Department rule will significantly change the advice many investors receive about rolling money over from 401(k) plans to individual retirement accounts, legal experts say.
How to Improve Performance in Almost Any PC GamePerhaps one of the most cited ways to improve performance in PC gaming, at least that I've seen in recent years, is to overclock your GPU.
How to Make Better Joint Decisions With Your PartnerThis is how to sidestep the most common — and frustrating — parts of decision-making and come together as a unit.
Are We Living Through a Bagel Renaissance?A few weeks ago, after a rare earthquake in New Jersey sent tremors through New York, giving the denizens of the five boroughs a mild shock and an immoderate jolt of self-importance, a writer named John DeVore posted the following on X: “i know nyc isn’t the first city to ever experience an eart
Bono picks seven songs that changed the world and the one “at the top of the tree”Bono emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the music industry during the 1980s. With U2’s distinctive blend of anthemic pop-rock, the Irish singer carved out a unique nook in a musical moment dominated by synth-pop groups.
Daniel Ek’s Next Act: Full-Body Scans for the PeopleIn conversations with colleagues, fellow entrepreneurs and even musicians over the past decade, Daniel Ek would often abruptly shift the subject to something that really bugged him: health care. “I was like adamant to fix it,” Mr. Ek, the Spotify chief, told DealBook.
The War Game That Could Have Ended the WorldA military exercise staged in the early ’80s almost triggered World War Three. Secret documents reveal what happened.
Does the “Hot Hand” Exist in Hockey?Last year, after the Boston Bruins lost to the Florida Panthers, 7–5, in Game Six of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, a reporter asked the Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark how his body felt. “I feel good,” he replied. “Thanks.” This was a lie, and everyone knew it.
Meet regularly, invest time – and don’t hold grudges: 10 ways to revitalise flagging friendshipsThere is no getting around it, you have to make time to be a good friend.
12 days that rocked USC: How a derailed commencement brought ‘total disaster’The crowning of Asna Tabassum as USC valedictorian was supposed to be a time of pride for a university that has tried to shed its old image as a playground for the privileged by bolstering academics and diversity.
The Scholar of ComedyThe cartoon of Jerry Seinfeld is that he is the comedian who goes on “about nothing.” The nihilist of the Upper West Side. And yet Seinfeld is, like Chris Rock and few others in comedy, as serious and self-conscious about his craft as the best musicians.
The Happiness TrinityWhy it’s so hard to answer the question What makes us happiest? Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration.
2 experts outline a looming scenario where the US economy could end up caught in a dreaded period of stagflationThe difficult scenario occurs when inflation rises and growth stalls, a dangerous combination just experienced by the US economy. Worries emerged when Thursday's first-quarter GDP reading slumped against expectations, growing at an annualized 1.6% rate.
The 5-Minute Stretching Routine You Should Do Daily“You can’t underestimate the value of reconnecting with your body.”
I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What HappenedI eagerly refreshed the website, awaiting my brand-new headshots. When they finally appeared, I squinted, bewildered. I laughed out loud alone in my office, then sent a very confused email to customer support. Every writer I know is talking about AI tools and whether they’re ethical to use.
Help! I’ve Been Married for a Year, and I Already Think It’s Time for Divorce.Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) I’ve been married for a year and a half and need help determining if it’s time to cut my losses and divorce. My marriage has not been what I thought it would be, by any stretch.