June 2025
Book interview with ‘The Haves and Have-Yachts’ author Evan Osnos : NPR
In journalism, as in life, timing can be everything. New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos’ new collection of essays out in June, The Haves and Have-Yachts: Dispatches on the Ultrarich, provides rich research and material for the conversation about extreme wealth in America today. The 10 related essays first began appearing in the New Yorker […]
Rangers place 1B Jake Burger (oblique) on 10-day injured list
May 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (21) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because […]
Acts of Rebellion for the Middle-Aged
Hiring a plumber without vetting them across multiple Facebook community forums Starting a movie after 9 p.m. Texting without your glasses Eating a Costco hot dog Celebrating the one-year anniversary of ignoring your car’s “check engine” light Sitting under the ceiling fan you installed after taking two gummies Vacationing without your CPAP machine Parking in […]
China’s Quest to Reduce Food Waste
A pilot project explores the challenges of sustainable dining in China. Pride on Our Plates is a finalist for the 2025 Food Planet Prize. SHENZHEN, China — Chen Qiyong spends his workdays sorting out food waste left behind from lavish banquets. In the gleaming kitchen where he works, countless plates piled with uneaten food stream in […]
My Skincare Routine (At 44)
I am 44 and this is my current skincare routine. It’s a relatively unfussy one but it’s highly effective and if you’re after a good, simple routine to follow that’s well-informed and non faddy then this could be a nice place to start. My general aim is to keep my skin balanced, strong and happy […]
7 Ways to Turn Your Outdated Bathroom Into a Modern Oasis, Designers Say
A dated bathroom puts a damper on everything—from your daily routine to spa nights at home. However, the beauty of interior design and styling is that with a few fairly low-lift changes, you can turn an outdated bathroom into a modern haven. Whether you’re invested in reinvigorating your primary bath or tackling the dingy guest […]
Grab and Go Meal Plan
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Between school pickups, errands, and everything else, dinner shouldn’t be the hard part. This grab-and-go meal plan has five easy recipes and a shopping list to make your week run smoother. No Time? No Problem! […]
Viltrox FE 85mm f/1.4 Pro Review: Sharpness and Character at a Low Cost
The Viltrox FE 85mm f/1.4 Pro is a professional-quality lens, but it is not the highest-end offering from Viltrox. The Lab series is the premier line of optics from Viltrox, and with this Pro series lens being a $599 bargain, I started to wonder if it was too good to be true. An 85mm f/1.4 […]
100-Count Nature’s Bounty Zinc 50mg Immune, Skin, & Antioxidant Health Support Caplets $2.43 w/ S&S + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
Amazon has 100-Count Nature’s Bounty Zinc 50mg Immune, Skin, & Antioxidant Health Support Tablets for $3.47 – 25% off when you ‘clip’ the coupon on product page – 5% off when you checkout via Subscribe & Save = $2.43. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders. Thanks to Deal Hunter LolaBunny21 for sharing […]
How to Use Gemini's New 'Scheduled Actions' (and a Few I Recommend)
We got a glimpse at a lot of new features coming to Gemini at Google IO and one of the most interesting is rolling out right now. The new Scheduled Actions feature lets you tell Gemini to run prompts at certain times in the future, and even recur on a regular basis. It sounds small, […]