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Josh Hartnett Saves the Riotously Violent ‘Fight or Flight’ From Crash-Landing

The Y2K-era heartthrob from “The Virgin Suicides” is having a career resurgence in less heightened material — and seems to be enjoying himself immensely.

The Hidden Underwater Eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, Where Kelp, Sea Lions and Giant Bass Reign

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystem.

Starting From the Bottom Is Actually a Small Business’s Superpower

What do Apple, Disney, Amazon, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Walmart, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Ford, and Hershey have in common? They all started as small businesses.

Screen Names, BBM, and MP3s: The Oral History of Millennial Tech

By the turn of the century, millennials found themselves as test dummies on the cutting edge of technology. Chat rooms! Music in your pocket! Tamagotchis! It all sounds pretty quaint now.

May’s Flower Moon Will Soon Enrich the Sky, Symbolizing Spring Blooms

Learn about May’s upcoming full moon, the Flower Moon of 2025, and find out what makes it worth watching.

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This Subaru Has an External Airbag to Protect Cyclists

The design helps protect both pedestrians and cyclists in a crash. The catch: It’s only available in Japan for now.

The Active Mindset: A Sure Way To Avoid All Boredom With Life

We are all trained to be passive thinkers and doers, but it can really hold you back.

15 Easy Ways to Detox Every Room in Your Home

Give your space a makeover with our room-by-room guide to breathing easier.

We’re All Living in a Carl Hiaasen Novel

In the mangroves with Florida’s poet of excess and grift

Why Are So Many Moms Disappointed on Mother’s Day?

It shouldn’t take a to-do list to feel loved on Mother’s Day.

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Marvel Just Wasted Its Greatest Twist in Years

The Thunderbolts are now the New Avengers — but their reign doesn’t last long.

The Best Thing I Did for My Mental Health Was Move Back in With My Mom at 30

What lessons have you learned from your mom?

The World’s Longest Train Journey Is Epic — but Nobody’s Ever Taken It

Can you travel by rail from Portugal all the way to Singapore? In theory, yes. In practice? Not so much.

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This Is Definitely Not Your Nonna’s Tiramisu

With the rise of matcha tiramisu, tiramisu cafes, and tiramisu focaccia, trendy and transportive interpretations are transforming the classic dessert.

Do Whole Body Vibration Plates Really Work? We Asked Fitness Experts

Some believe that vibration plates are effective tools for weight loss. We spoke with fitness experts to find out the truth.

6 Famous Writers Injured While Writing

When making stuff is hazardous to your health.

The Best Thing About Netflix’s ‘Nonnas’ Is the Nonnas

The new Netflix film, which is based on a true story, is chock-full of Italian restaurant tropes. But its delicious cast helps it go down easy.

‘I Freaked Out and Spent $400 Online – It Felt Like a Last Hurrah’

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

The Hollywood CEO Pay Mega Chart Revealed — and One Big Golden Parachute

Bob Bakish, gone at Paramount Global, but not without a hefty payout.