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Trump fought with Pope Francis before. He’s finding Pope Leo XIV to be a tougher foil.

Trump fought with Pope Francis before. He’s finding Pope Leo XIV to be a tougher foil.


It is possible to shut your brain off without falling into the mindless scrolling trap.


Have we finally unlocked exercise’s biggest secret? Or is this yet another lie perpetrated Big Treadmill?


Attacking the pope and posing as Jesus — even religious conservatives are mad this time.
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A psychology professor makes the case for hope.


How society convinced us that childbearing is morally wrong without a fat budget.


Avignon-gate, the scandal blowing up MAGA-Catholic relations, explained.


Toughing out that awkward silence can help deeper issues come to the surface.


I like camping. My partner doesn’t. How will we make it work?


Hint: The Puritans were involved.


If you’re about 30 seconds away from completely losing your cool with a family member, read this.


What this furry favorite can teach us about kids’ reading and writing.

Solitude is necessary for a well-balanced social life. Here’s how to make it truly restorative.


The FDA just approved Foundayo. Here’s what it can and can’t do.

The playbook has been hiding in plain sight.


Sadly, the Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar is correct.


The history of how we talk mirrors the history of the country.


Airports have lately been plagued by staffing shortages, security delays, and a string of worrying incidents.



How to turn new people into new friends.

Immigrant or not, Trump’s mass deportation pledges have fundamentally changed how regular people live.


How to think about what’s best for your child — and for all the other children, too.


The book has left many readers feeling baffled and disappointed.


The MAGA civil war over the Iran war is opening up new and old religious and political feuds.


As baby boomers age, caregivers are often squeezed caring for parents and children at the same time. They need help.


We can get distracted sometimes. Here’s how to make your loved ones feel truly heard.


How to cope when your kid won’t sleep.


Every detail matters in puzzles, and details are where AI art often falls short.


A lot of people find money stuff overwhelming — but it’s never too late to start educating yourself.




The peculiar legal argument behind Trump’s attack on citizenship was invented by 19th-century anti-Chinese racists.


I feel guilty about how much I hate being pregnant. Experts say I shouldn’t.


A biographer says it’s not enough to reckon with Chavez’s actions. What’s needed is accountability.


You just have to strike a balance between optimism and realism.


This doesn’t mean you did anything wrong — and there are plenty of ways to dig yourself out.


The policy fight is moving well beyond sports and youth medicine. The political response hasn’t caught up.


If you’re afraid to deal with your taxes, hiring an accountant will change your life.


You don’t have to give up on a profession you love and become a plumber.


It’s one of the few female-dominated niches in Hollywood. They finally made it to the Academy Awards.


Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch taught a generation of young people what was desirable.

I’m 37 and pregnant with twins. Is it time?


America’s clutter problem, explained.

How a man who calls himself Kismai built a cult following around lipase and “spa day.”


It’s not just about budgeting, but how you want your money to make you feel in this new phase of life.