Julia Louis-Dreyfus Hears From Carol Burnett, Ina Garten and Other Women
The actor wants you to start listening to older women — and not just because they’re guests on her podcast.
Chew Bread, a Dessert Similar to a Blondie, Is a Southern Delicacy
In the early 1950s, Lucinda Moore founded a church ministry from her home in Blount’s Creek, N.C. The property anchored the charity work she became known for: nursing sick people back to health in her house, giving needy people the clothes that hung in her closet, leading religious ceremonies in the church she helped build…
6 Podcasts About the Joys and Perils of the Great Outdoors
The popularity of outdoor activities surged during the pandemic, with record numbers of novice hikers escaping their cramped quarters for the fresh air of national parks and forests. And now that the clocks have sprung forward, the trailheads are beckoning again. These six podcasts focus on our relationship to the natural world, delivering practical advice,…
The Rise of Wellness Bachelorette Parties
Instead of a raucous weekend of late-night dancing and drinking at clubs or bars, Margaret Wilson chose a healthier setting for her bachelorette party last year. Ms. Wilson, her sister and four close friends spent four days in February 2023 at a wellness spa in Sedona, Ariz., where they hiked through Boynton Canyon, meditated, enjoyed…
How the Peace Sign Went From Powerful Protest Symbol to Lifestyle Motif
The signs and symbols that designate our beliefs and affiliations are slippery. While the Christian cross, the Islamic star and crescent, the Jewish Star of David, and their copyrighted, vigorously litigated corporate equivalents — swooshes, apples and targets — may prove resilient, a dizzying mix of familiar and newly minted graphic devices now compete for…
25 Can’t-Miss Home Deals From Nordstrom’s Spring Sale—Get Up to 75% Off
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Bacteria That Cause Meningitis Are Spreading Again, C.D.C. Warns
The News Federal officials are warning health care providers to be on the lookout for invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but potentially deadly illness that has increased in prevalence in recent years and requires prompt treatment with antibiotics to prevent long-term disability or death. By the Numbers: A rising fatality rate. The illness is caused…
Biden, Obama and Clinton Gather, Tieless, for Campaign Fund-Raiser
Simultaneously historic and perhaps a big nothing, the shot was snapped on Thursday in New York City when President Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton gathered, before a Democratic fund-raiser, for the taping of “SmartLess,” a podcast hosted by the comedians Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. With his beard and…
COS Takes Its Spring/Summer 2024 Collection On a Roman Holiday
A safe distance from the relentless madness of fashion month, COS strayed from the schedule and presented its spring/summer 2024 collection on Tuesday, March 26, in Rome. The London-based brand is known for elevated classics and laidback pieces that look as chic in meetings as they do at happy hour—and this season is no exception.…
These Pretty Shell Bags Will Have You Dreaming of Beach Getaways
Best Resort Bag Cult Gaia Sirena Clutch Best Resort Bag Cult Gaia Sirena Clutch No one does summer quite like Cult Gaia. Even if you’re not at a resort somewhere in the Mediterranean, get in on the summery fun with the brand’s shell clutch bag. Dimensions: Width: 5.2 inches; height: 9.8 inches; depth: 7.7 inches…