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How I Cope With Mother’s Day Since Losing My Mom

Getting through Mother’s Day without your mom can feel unbearable. One mom of two shares what helps her through the grief.

Tipping in Italy: A Guide to Aperitivo Hour, Espresso Bars, and Trattorias

Should you tip in Italy? Here’s when to do it, and how much to give.

23 Films We Think Will Rock the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Denzel Washington, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh O’Connor, and Wagner Moura highlight just a few of the most anticipated movies.

Losing My Hair Sucked. Trying to Regrow It Has Been Even Worse.

A barrage of products promise you can get your hair — and self-esteem — back.

The Best Pillows for Neck Pain Make for Better Mornings

Rise and shine.

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My Mom

I love her and it’s a secret. I love her so much it kills me, and you bet I’d sooner die than tell her.

Evidence of Origins of the COVID-19 Outbreak Disputes the Lab Leak Theory

The COVID-19 virus traveled a similar amount of distance in about the same amount of time as the 2002 SARS virus.

NOAA Ending Its “Billion-Dollar Disasters” Database

NOAA announced that it is decommissioning several databases, including its widely reported annual compilation of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters.

What Challenges Are in Store for Pope Leo XIV?

And 4 other questions about the new pope, answered.

‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ Remains the Ultimate Paranoid Thriller

In 1978, Hollywood gave us that rarest of birds: a horror remake that’s not only great, but actually surpasses the original.

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The Collapse of Feminism

Spice Girls slogans and reality-TV aesthetics: A new book traces how feminism morphed into clickable objectification.

Cynthia Erivo Went All in to Create 5 Distinct Characters in Poker Face: “The Script Looked Insane”

The toughest thing about her quintuple roles in Poker Face’s season two premiere may have been playing a bad artist.

This High Schooler Invented an A.I.-Powered Trap That Zaps Invasive Lanternflies

Using solar power, machine learning and her family’s patio umbrella, Selina Zhang created a synthetic tree that lures the destructive species.

These Insider Hacks Will Make Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation Even Better

From premium dining to VIP tours, Walt Disney World Resort is upping its game—and gaining a new generation of superfans.

9 Secrets of the Grey’s Anatomy Sets Superfans Need to Know

How the long-running medical drama brings its beloved hospital to life

Why Do Americans Pay More for Prescription Drugs?

Drug companies in the U.S. face few restraints on what to charge for their products. A bipartisan bill would penalize those companies that sell their drugs at higher prices than the average of the prices in other wealthy nations.

The Mystery of Human Uniqueness

What, exactly, makes our biology special?

Karol G Has Always Believed in a Better Tomorrow

In the Colombian superstar’s new documentary, she shows the highs and lows of being a trailblazing Latina in music.

How to Clean Laminate Floors So They Sparkle Like Real Wood

Plus, learn the do’s and don’ts to keep them scuff-free.