Brands scramble to find a solution after Trump’s tariff executive order targets a tax loophole used by companies like Shein and Temu
Temu has made use of the de minimis loophole as its grown in the US. President Trump’s Saturday executive order placing tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico sent shockwaves through global markets. But another part of the order has also had e-commerce brands scrambling for solutions. It targets a loophole in US customs…
My 10-year-old is allowed to roam alone. I want him to have independence.
The author encourages his 10-year-old son to have independence. Sure, turning 21 has its benefits, and so does 18. But 10 is the first magic number in our family. When my son turned 10 in 2024, he entered a new measure of independence. He is now welcome to go on his own to places that…
My older brother raised me, and I thought I could pay him back by spoiling his kids. It has created some unexpected issues.
The author decided to spoil her nieces and nephews with toys. When I was a kid, I loved looking at new things on store shelves. It could be a box of pencils or a package of fuzzy tennis balls. Children’s toys were especially exciting. I liked bouncy balls, hula hoops, and pogo sticks. I absolutely…
Matthew McConaughey’s mom, 93, says her key to aging well is avoiding stress
Matthew McConaughey’s mother, Kay McConaughey, 93, says that keeping her body and mind active at her age requires a conscious effort. Matthew McConaughey’s mother, Kay McConaughey, is 93 and says she’s still in great shape thanks to being stress-free. In an interview with Austin Lifestyle, McConaughey — born Mary Kathlene McCabe — said she’s able…
7 simple ways my diet and routines have changed since I started interviewing experts about longevity
The author at the Aging Research and Drug Discovery meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, on August 26, 2024. As I’ve spent the past few years reporting on the rise of healthy aging and longevity research worldwide, I’ve seen the full spectrum of antiaging hacks. Some people spend thousands of dollars on supplements, others go to posh…
I hold low-key parties at my house monthly. It’s helped people make new friends and I’ve strengthened existing friendships.
The author (not pictured) hosts monthly parties. In April last year, I emailed around 20 people my husband and I know, inviting them to a party at our place. There were guidelines: Wear whatever. BYOB + snacks, and bring anything. If we end up with 10 of the same chips, it’s fine. Don’t RSVP. We…
Delaware governor tells B-17 things may ‘need to change’ as companies threaten to leave the state
Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware was sworn in last month. Some corporations — led in part by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk — are threatening to abandon Delaware and incorporate elsewhere. Delaware’s newly inaugurated Gov. Matt Meyer, however, says he intends to lure them back. “The fact is Delaware is the best location in…
Researchers found a spoon’s worth of nanoplastics in human brains — the latest evidence that plastic is accumulating in our bodies
Micro- and nanoplastics are in the food we eat and the air we breathe. The brain is the most well-protected organ in the human body, but it has a surprisingly high amount of microplastic pollution, according to a study published in Nature Medicine on Monday. Researchers examined 52 brain samples from autopsies and found they…
I never liked running, but I challenged myself to run a marathon. I completed my goal and still think running is torture.
The author (not pictured) ran a marathon with just six months of training. I never understood how people could like running. All I ever felt was pure torture. When I’d attempt to run, I’d only make it halfway around the block before I started feeling like I was going to pass out. But one day,…
