Are viruses alive?
According to some criteria, viruses meet the basic definitions for "life"; according to others, they don't
"My face looked wrong": What BDD is like
I woke up one morning and was horrified at my face. Two cosmetic surgeries only made the problem worse
Best breakout TV performances of 2022
Check out these engaging performers who may not have name recognition yet, but no doubt soon will
19 winter salads we call comfort food
For when you're not feeling soups and stews . . .
Here's how to end gridlock in D.C.
Ambitious policy solutions can break through partisan paralysis and change America. It's time to go big
"Broker" is a slow-burn baby chase film
Hirokazu Kore-eda examines what happens when two men take a surrendered baby to sell
In defense of the holiday coffee blend
Why wouldn't I want to greet January with an approachable, gingerbread and vanilla-flavored coffee in hand?
Boebert blasted in Christmas Day letter
The Republican Rep. from Colorado was harshly criticized for her stance on aid to Ukraine
MTG: Supreme hobgoblin of 2022
In 2022 Marjorie Taylor Greene became the right's superstar — by choosing making a mess over making a difference
IRS holding back nonprofit tax records
If you’re trying to evaluate a charity this year, you might have a hard time
Abbott's cruel migrant bussing stunt
"Being a heartless POS isn't going to make you the next Republican president," Rep. Joaquin Castro said
How to talk to family over the holidays
We may love and respect our parents and grandparents, but there are barriers to knowing them. This might help
The best of "A Fatty's Guide" to travel
This year, writer Chaya Milchtein was "dedicated to helping travelers of all sizes find adventure"
Webb's spectacular year one
The James Webb telescope captured some haunting and strange images of the universe in 2022, its inaugural year
A very Scandi al fresco happy hour
Embrace outdoor entertaining this winter. All you need are bubbling-hot appetizers and some snow pants
Sufganiyot is too good for once a year
Andrew Zimmern's simple sufganiyot will make you actually want to make donuts at home
AOC is only Dem to oppose omnibus bill
"The dramatic increase in DHS and ICE spending... cuts against the promises our party has made," she said
Don't skip the Brussels sprouts
Don’t underestimate the nutritional punch this diminutive cabbage packs
The gift of "The Long Kiss Goodnight"
For years Geena Davis' action marvel had fallen off holiday movie lists. Then her co-star helped folks discover it
COVID dread for immigration detainees
For the roughly 30,000 people living in the country’s network of immigration facilities, COVID remains a threat
2022 in the search for aliens
For decades, the search for extraterrestrial life was a fringe pursuit; now, experts are taking it seriously
6 tips for the perfect French onion soup
Everything you need to know about making this bistro favorite at home
Texas grid holds amid record demand
As freezing temperatures enveloped Texas, demand for electricity Friday morning shattered peak expectations
Holy bodies, holy hungers
I remember watching over the wheeze of the machine, the relief of extraction, the way I lined up the little bottles