Moving on from a "Big Show” Christmas
Growing up, my dad would spend money on gifts instead of paying bills — anything to create those magic moments
Is sugar a drug?
Some argue sugar's addictive properties and the long-term health consequences of overconsumption make it a drug
Ozempic to our financial rescue?
The weight-loss drug might also help control excessive spending, but it's not a long-term solution
NASA probe touches Sun’s atmosphere
On Dec. 24, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history with the closest ever approach to the Sun
Oh the humanity! A "Look Back" at art
A gorgeous film about two girls who create manga together is the most stirring argument for creative connection
The Justin Baldoni fallout post-lawsuit
The "It Ends With Us" mess has not, in fact, ended
Bird flu is killing cats: report
LA County also announced its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu virus as the crisis continues to escalate
How America lost control of bird flu
Long listed among pathogens with pandemic potential, H5N1’s unprecedented spread among cows marked a worrying shift
Big banks sue over Fed's "stress test"
Since the Great Recession, the Fed has mandated banks keep capital on hand in case of another crisis
A bleak, exquisite "Nosferatu" for today
Robert Eggers' long-awaited passion project arrives with splendid atmosphere and a haunting performance at its core
9/11 health care stripped from budget
A bipartisan bill that would have provided health care for 9/11 first responders was excluded from the budget deal
Holiday travel's secret ingredient
From cranberry date bars to deep-dish pizza, holiday travelers turn carry-ons into edible time capsules
Lawmaker's health revives age-old debate
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas., has been residing in an assisted living facility for the past several months
The stick up on Christmas Eve
A special, snowy Christmas in New York City
Garland under fire after Gaetz report
Justice Department leaders decided against prosecuting Trump ally — and obstructed congressional ethics probe
Starbucks barista strike expands
The strike over worker pay now includes 12 major U.S. cities
Director called 6yo Kieran Culkin dummy
The Emmy-winning "Succession" actor recalls one of his first acting jobs when he was 6 years old
Biden to decide Nippon-U.S. Steel deal
Biden has opposed the takeover and believes U.S. Steel should be domestically owned and operated
"I couldn’t work with" Chevy Chase
Chris Columbus, known for "Home Alone," reveals bizarre interactions with the "Saturday Night Live" alum
The real war on Christmas 400 years ago
With the Protestant Reformation came a broad critique of Christmas celebrations as an idolatrous practice
Obscure law boosts humanitarian aid
None of this could have happened without a little-known 1980 law called the Bayh-Dole Act
Biden can save his legacy with the ERA
Biden's legacy depends on finalizing the Equal Rights Amendment before he leaves office
Musk can turn Trump's army against him
Trump isn't fooling anyone by saying Elon Musk's "not going to be president"
Forever chemicals in smart watch bands
New research finds toxins used to make some brands of smart watch wrist straps are able to seep through the skin