- Boo! Spooky US ghost towns
Editors’ Picks • October 29, 2025 With Halloween around the corner, we thought we’d play on the spooky theme and add a little history to the mix for today’s Editors’ Picks. Across the country, thousands of formerly bustling towns that were abandoned after their heydays still stand in near-perfect condition — serving as eerie time capsules to eras past. We rounded up 10 of these fascinating ghost towns for you to explore with us, and the photos and videos may have you booking a cross-country…Read more
- It’s time to stop multitasking
Sunday Edition • March 23, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Taking a stroll at some point today? We have a recommendation for a nifty app you might want to download first. Described as a “botanist in your pocket,” PictureThis can instantly identify over 10,000 plant species from a photo alone. So, if you’re curious about a pretty flower popping up in a sidewalk crack, or you notice that a tree in the park has suddenly started boasting colorful blossoms, all you have to do is snap a pic to learn what you’re...
- Why it pays to be nostalgic
Daily Edition • March 22, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Do you have room for an extra row in your garden this year? As you prepare to plant fruit, veg, and herbs, consider taking part in the Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, a national initiative first launched 30 years ago. The grassroots campaign encourages gardeners to plant a bit more than they need so they can donate the additional harvest to local soup kitchens and food pantries. Learn how you can join the movement. Must Reads This car-free...
- Remote work is a win for the planet
Daily Edition • March 21, 2025 SUPPORTED BY The World Happiness Report came out yesterday and — drumroll please — Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the eighth year running. In addition to the country rankings, the annual report revealed some interesting findings about human benevolence, specifically that we tend to significantly underestimate strangers’ kindness. This “hugely encouraging” discovery could help us all boost our own happiness, as having a favorable perception of...