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How LGBTQ+ Representation on Film and TV Is Getting Bolder

A new wave of creators are telling rawer, realer, and more honest stories about queer life.

Want to Change the Status Quo? Let These Stories Inspire You

Across the country, nimble entrepreneurs and activists are turning out brilliant new twists on everything from neighborhood watch to graffiti to sewing circles. Here’s how they’re making it happen.

How to Stop Being So Mean to Yourself

A gentle guide to dialing down the negative self-talk and showing yourself a little more grace.

Shout Out to My Ex: The State of the Breakup

Breaking up has never been easy. But with the rise of “situationships” and catfishing, uncoupling has become more complex—and painful—than ever.

5 Things to Read After Watching ‘Oppenheimer’

A Manhattan Project explainer, the true story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life, and more.

Barbie Isn’t the Only Reason to Love Pink

The unexpected history of pink lemonade, how scientists are saving endangered pink iguanas, and a guide to the prettiest pink travel destinations in the world.

The Expensive, Exhausting Pursuit of a ‘‘Perfect Smile’’

Dental care goes beyond vanity—it’s an essential part of our health and well-being. Allure investigates the innovations, trends, and roadblocks we encounter in caring for our teeth.

7 Ways to Add Fun to Your Vacation

How to skip the tourist traps and find the free entertainment. Plus, why a used book might be the best thing to bring home from your travels.

Why It’s a Thrill to Find a Doodle in an Ancient Manuscript

Eight great articles that explore some of the most intriguing medieval marginalia found to date.

The Robots Already Among Us

Amazon is now one of the largest employers in the United States, but its empire was built partly thanks to a small army of robotic workers.

How to Level Up Your Outdoor Cooking

Let the experts from Epicurious help you turn your cookouts up a notch or two.

How Long Can America Afford to Wait for Paid Family Leave?

The US is one of the few countries with no national paid leave. Here’s why that’s still the case—and how it can be changed.

Can Striking Change Hollywood?

Actors have joined writers on the picket lines in a historic effort to reestablish the value of creatives.

What Teens Want You to Know About Social Media and Mental Health

Parents can’t quite grasp how inextricable modern teenage life has become from the world of social media. Here, experts—including those modern teens—help decode the landscape.

A Noncomprehensive List of Things That Are Overrated

From seltzer to travel to engagement rings: It’s okay if you find these hugely popular things boring or just plain... okay.

15 Recipes for When It’s Too Hot to Cook

There’s no need to fire up the oven on sweltering days: These summer-ready recipes lean on raw veggies, canned beans, and slow cookers.

Tomato Season Is the Best Season. These Recipes Prove It.

Indulge in a juicy tomato sandwich, perfect honey-roasted tomatoes, or any number of summer meals that celebrate the versatile fruit.

Whoa, We’re Halfway There: Tracking the Best of 2023 So Far

Catch up on this year’s top-rated books, movies, video games, and more.

Pocket’s Top Stories of July 2023

How “non-exercise activity” makes you healthier, the real history behind Oppenheimer, and more.

Why Are We Still So Obsessed With Barbie?

Unpacking what makes Barbara Millicent Roberts (aka Barbie) one of the most popular cultural influencers of our time.