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Growing up in a “traditional” home means your future can feel predetermined.


Far-right gays are ascendant everywhere but here.


Winter lovers share their tips for making the most of the season.


The first DEI case of Trump’s second term turns out to be an easy win against a rule that no one likes.


Most Americans have no access to employer-sponsored child care. That could soon change.






Ames v. Ohio should be an easy — and potentially unanimously decided — case, assuming the Court doesn’t overreach.


I feel intense guilt after getting angry. And if I shrug off that guilt, I worry I’ll become a bad person.


A sabbatical instead of a down payment? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think.


Taking life lessons from an anthropomorphic owl.


Remember: You’re smarter than the scammers.


And your other urgent sleep questions, answered.


Budgeting culture is on overdrive, but the latest trend probably isn’t the answer to your money woes.


Why you should aim for one meaningful social interaction a day and other strategies for improving your “social biome.”


“Can I leave the country, and how can I leave the country?”


The rules of romance have changed. Can men keep up?


It turns out the most enjoyable gatherings can be totally spontaneous.


How to save without sacrificing your favorite snacks.


Lithium-ion battery technology is imperfect, but it’s not going anywhere.


Writing down your thoughts can be good for your mental health. Here’s how to start — and keep at it.


Frictionless relationships are just a fantasy.


The people turning to generative AI for their most sensitive messages.


How American Psycho became men’s favorite sigma icon.

I wanted to be confident. Then I started having doubts.


What it’s like to go to school in the shadow of ICE.


You don’t need six months of expenses in the bank, but you do have to start somewhere.


First comes love, then comes a joint banking account?


An executive order barring trans people from openly serving in the military isn’t really about their fitness to do so.


The Roberts Court’s slash-and-burn approach to the separation of church and state is unlikely to end any time soon.


What happens to supposedly “enlightened” men in the post-Me Too era?


Disasters like the California wildfires are costing kids their education.


Beginning the recovery process can be overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Want a clearer picture of 2025? Talk to your investment adviser.

An illustrated guide to its delicious, subversive appeal.


Laws in Australia, Florida, and elsewhere could end up backfiring.


This year’s no good, very bad norovirus season.

“Glow up” challenges were all over my feed. So I tried one.


The best methods are low-tech and free.

