We moved from New York to Texas 8 years ago. I’m still struggling to adjust and grieving the life I wanted for my kids.
I always pictured raising my children in New York City, but now we’re building a life in Houston. When my family moved from New York City to Texas eight years ago, I didn’t think we’d be there for very long. I’d grown up in New York and had been happily embracing motherhood there with my…
Charts show how tariffs could chill ad spending — and what might suffer the deepest cuts
Trump’s tariffs are expected to hit businesses across many sectors — as well as the media companies that depend on their ad spending. But who is most at risk? In February, when Trump started following through on tariff threats — starting with China, Canada, and Mexico — 94% of 100 advertisers surveyed by the Interactive…
US military troops come in active-duty, Guard, and reserve forces. Here’s what each one does.
A U.S. Marine with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, adjusts concertina wire along the southern border wall near San Ysidro, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025. The US military fights wars abroad, but it also keeps busy back home. There are different types of forces, though, and rules on what they can and can’t do…
People on Ozempic love eggs. Now they’re in trouble.
Egg prices have gone up and availability has dropped as avian flu spreads. Some people using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss have a problem: Eggs are suddenly expensive and hard to find. Eggs aren’t just big with fitness fans and Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast.” They’re a logical protein option for people…
The older I get, the more I enjoy spending time alone. I regularly take myself on solo dates.
The author has grown to love solitude over the years. It recently dawned on me that the older I get, the more I like spending time alone. I regularly go on solo hikes or movie dates, and I cherish the time by myself. When I was younger, I had a very different perception of running…
I bought the Disney dining plan for my 6-day trip. I would’ve saved money without it, but it was still worth it.
Mollie Davies and her partner at Topolino’s Terrace in Walt Disney World. My partner and I visited Walt Disney World for the third time last September. The last time we visited Walt Disney World, I spent a fair chunk of money on eating and drinking. As we were staying on Disney property for the first…
The best and worst WAG looks Taylor Swift wore to Chiefs games this season
Taylor Swift attended nine NFL games in the 2024-2025 season. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles at the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday, so naturally, all eyes are on Taylor Swift. Well, the eyes of Swifties and fashion fans will be anyway, as Swift is set to support…
I was almost a helicopter parent, but slowly giving my kids more independence is working wonders for their self-reliance
The author (not pictured) is trying to give his kids more independence. You know those Terminator movies, when Arnold Schwarzenegger walks into a room and starts immediately assessing potential threats with his cybernetic vision and AI? As a parent of two young kids, ages 5 years and 18 months, I’m exactly like that. I walk…
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Academy Awards ceremony is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. This year’s awards will see a number of changes, with Conan O’Brien set to host for the first time and no best original song performances. Here’s everything…
