Candy corn doesn't deserve all the hate
Most Americans are actually indifferent about candy corn — but that doesn't fit the holiday story narrative
Can the wine industry be decolonized?
A new generation of winemaker-activists is using hybrid and indigenous grapes to create transformational change
An easy — and boozy — cobbler for fall
Hattie B’s may be famous for their fried chicken, but it’s their cobbler I can’t forget
"The White Lotus" is an Italian fantasy
In a second season set in Italy, creator Mike White returns to his strength in writing complicated women and men
The plan to protect NYC from storms
The “Big U” shows how climate adaptation can succeed. It also shows how hard it is
Zombies abound in nature
Far from mere fiction, the animal world is full of examples of actual "zombies" — depending on your definition
5 reasons I don’t want a bigger home
Plus, 5 reasons I do want more space!
Lawmaker: Pelosi attack stems from Trump
"I expect another Congressperson to be shot," says Rep. Steve Cohen
How Democrats can start winning
Anand Giridharadas' new book tackles tough questions: How to challenge dominant narratives — and win elections
Eternal tragedy of the child vamp
Forever young, every child vampire means an adult lost control
24 ways to go savory with apples
Harness the apple's inherent crunch and subtle sweetness in a host of savory styles
Why do pumpkins have warts?
Gourds are known for their versatile genetics. But pumpkin warts can also be a sign of less savory things
Obama shuts down heckler at rally
"Right now, I'm talking"
Are ultrasound breast exams needed?
A breast ultrasound, sometimes called a sonogram, uses sound waves to take images of the breast tissue
Why Jemele Hill doesn't read hate mail
The former ESPN journalist on how she came back from rejection, dissing Trump and being underestimated
War crimes? We must not forget Tokyo
Of course Russia should be condemned for targeting civilians. But the brutal U.S. air war on Japan was much worse
Rubio canvasser at Proud Boys rally
The far-right activist attacked while canvassing for Rubio says it was "politically motivated"
Florida to ban gender-affirming care
"I cry for Florida's trans youth. This was a sham hearing with fake experts," said one activist
'Silent Spring' turns 60
Rachel Carson's “Silent Spring” is widely viewed as an inspiration for the modern environmental movement
Don't fear the flip phone
"Do you have it ironically?" a woman new to Brooklyn asked about my distinctly not-smart phone
146+ dead in Seoul Halloween tragedy
Fire officials say that many of the deaths are attributed to people suffering cardiac arrests in a stampede
A pesto from the New Mexico borderlands
This quick sauce indeed shares a lot in common with the Spanish romesco sauce
Guide: Adult-approved Halloween candies
From coffee- and donut-flavored chocolate to yuzu candy (tastes like Sour Patch Kids!), there's something for you
The drying of the American West
The Western water crisis may be a wake-up call for the intensive dairy system