I moved to Alaska after college for a job. I lost all my friends because I put my career first.
The author moved to Alaska for a job after graduating from college. As a liberal-arts student during the pandemic,…
Why Gen Z college grads are feeling increasingly pessimistic about entering the workforce
Gen Z graduates are feeling pessimistic about entering the workforce. Amid a dwindling pool of entry-level positions and ongoing…
Russian forces suffered an average of over 1,500 casualties a day in October, UK official says
The UK’s Chief of Defence Staff said Russian forces suffered an average of around 1,500 killed or injured each…
Online sales of Plan B and birth control are surging after Trump’s election, retailer says
Sales of Plan B at Wisp, an online retailer, spiked after Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Wisp, an…
Bernie Sanders says Democrats need to own why they lost the working-class
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Sen. Bernie Sanders isn’t playing the blame-Joe-Biden game. In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s…
I’ve spent over 2 decades riding trains all over the US. I wish passengers would stop doing these 7 things.
I have 26 years of train-riding experience. Train travel can be an adventure. Whizzing by different terrain and meeting…
6 essential tips for anyone considering van life, according to a traveler who’s explored all 50 states in an RV
Lita Talisman at a campsite in Utah. Many Americans embraced “work from anywhere” policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, trading…
I’ve been skiing and snowboarding for decades. I beat the crowds at these Northeastern resorts instead of flying out West.
There are bigger mountains out West, but New England has some quaint places to ski. For me, a perfect…
My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I’d let her do it again.
The author (not pictured) says she’d let her daughter go backpacking solo again in a heart beat. I was…
I’m a dad and an EMT. I use the same 4 steps in stressful situations at home as I do on the job.
The EMT and dad recommends taking a deep breath when your adrenaline starts rising. I was 17 when I…