- 6 strategies for listening better
Sunday Edition • March 15, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The 98th Academy Awards are tonight, and several nominated films are book adaptations, like Train Dreams and Hamnet. But according to Smithsonian magazine’s Michelle Mehrtens, even some of those that aren’t may be best enjoyed alongside written material. The arts and culture correspondent put together a list of 10 books that complement this year’s Oscar-nominated movies. Click here for a refresh on all the nominees ahead of the show, airing live at…Read more
- Why you should aim to become a ‘regular’
Daily Edition • February 24, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Baby naming has evolved from the era of picking from a book — today, there are entire websites and companies dedicated to naming little ones, as well as individual naming consultants for hire. Today chatted with some of those experts to land on eight trends defining baby naming for 2026, including ’90s boy band-inspired monikers and cottagecore themes. Must Reads Add to your watch list: a new Nat Geo film about the elusive world of “ghost...
- The rise of adult gap years
Daily Edition • February 23, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Feeling lost when you overhear conversations between your Gen Alpha grandkids? Forced to nod along as your Gen Z coworker uses a term you’ve never heard? Green’s Dictionary of Slang is here to help. Covering “500 years of the vulgar tongue,” the largest dictionary of English-language slang is newly free to read in its entirety online. Now you can yap along with the best of ’em. Must Reads Meet Punch: a baby monkey in Japan who’s touching hearts...
- Steps to take if you start choking by yourself
Sunday Edition • February 22, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to an end after an exhilarating couple weeks of athletic achievement, with the last bit of magic taking place today at the closing ceremony. Hosted at the historic Arena of Verona, the grand finale will blend art, music, and sports, celebrating unity and reflecting the inclusive spirit of the Games. Learn how to tune in to the festivities — and then get ready for more impressive athleticism during the...