- USA World Cup jerseys just dropped
. Daily Edition • March 18, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Cherry blossom season has officially commenced in Japan: As of Monday, blooms had been spotted on trees in three different cities — a bit earlier than usual, likely due to low rainfall this winter. It seems that many of the U.S. cherry blossom groves won’t be far behind, with Washington, D.C.’s famed trees expected to hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1. Learn about nine other places in the U.S. to see cherry blossoms this spring. Must…Read more
- Welcome to the ghost galaxy
Daily Edition • March 5, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The Gerber Baby Photo Search is on — and there’s a bit of a twist to this year’s competition. The company has named the 2026 contest “Behind the Baby” and is looking for pics that feature little ones and their parents. “We believe a parent-friendly world starts with giving parents the recognition they deserve,” the photo search website reads. Families have until April 12 to submit a photo and accompanying short story. Must Reads A fascinating peek...
- Today’s Pick: American Girl turns 40
Editors’ Picks • March 4, 2026 A crop of millennials are turning 40 this year, and so are the dolls many of them played with growing up. It’s hard to overstate just what a phenomenon American Girl was when it burst on the scene: If you didn’t have a Samantha, Kirsten, or Molly, you were always angling for an after-school invite from someone who did. There was even a magazine serious fans could subscribe to (you can scroll through an issue from 1993 here). The brand has evolved over the...
- 300 freshwater fish named last year
Daily Edition • March 4, 2026 SUPPORTED BY “Sometimes a random gesture or act of generosity can change the way you think about your day — or your life.” That’s the description for a series from The Guardian that compiles stories highlighting the kindness of strangers. Read this week’s column, and consider checking in weekly for more reminders that there’s a lot of good in the world. Must Reads Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, the most affordable option in its latest lineup Straightforward...