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Tune in Today: A Chemist on Broadway
Alexander Borodin’s musical avocation produced themes that still echo from concert halls to Broadway.
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New Year, New Books!
As we settle into 2026, a host of new books will help children ring in another year.
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Toast to Love
Coupled with its theme of love, Rossetti’s ‘The Loving Cup’ exemplifies the best of Pre-Raphaelite art.
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Should You Take an Early Retirement Offer From Your Employer?
Early retirement can open new doors—or create new risks—depending on how well you plan ahead.
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How to Conduct Your Own Portfolio Makeover
A structured approach to checking your portfolio’s health, from asset allocation to tax efficiency.
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My Entire Family Devours These Chicken Bites in Minutes
My hot honey chicken bites have it all, and there’s no better way to serve chicken on weeknights.
Charles Goodyear: The Optimist Who Tamed Rubber
Charles Goodyear’s long struggle to stabilize rubber reshaped modern industry, though it left him deeply in debt.
Disaster at Sea! How a Maritime Collision Ended in a Rescue
In ‘This Week in History,’ the advent of wireless technology transformed global communication, and helped prevent a terrible maritime disaster.
Rooting for Soup
Before you fret that a creamy soup may interfere with any New Year’s diet resolutions, note that there is no cream in this so-called creamy soup.
Tune in Today: Chopin’s Dancing Protests
The rhythmic Polish mazurka was one of Chopin’s most famous forms of music.
Catch-Up Contributions: Maximizing Your Savings If You’re Over 50 in 2026 and Beyond
If retirement feels too close and savings feel too small, catch-up contributions can help you close the gap faster.
This Ritz Cracker Hack Is So Good
These Ritz treats are so delicious. Buttery, chocolaty, and caramelly—yum.
New Year, New Books!
As we settle into 2026, a host of new books will help children ring in another year.
Capturing the Quiet World: The Watercolors of Fidelia Bridges
Bridges became known for her meticulous watercolors of native flora and fauna.
Fordyce Bathhouse: The Grand Promenade’s Architectural Standout
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Renaissance Revival bathhouse in Arkansas’s Bathhouse Row.
Lifestyle
The Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Across the US
If there’s one restaurant trend to get excited about, it’s pedigreed chefs reinventing the concept of walk-up counters.
Behind This Wealthy SoCal Neighborhood, You Can Soak in a Rustic Hot Spring Oasis
These rustic spring pools are about 95 miles northwest of L.A. City Hall.
Mocha Mousse, a Seriously Simple Valentine’s Day Dessert
Seriously Simple to put together, the mousse can even be made in the morning, covered with plastic wrap, and decorated right before serving.
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
A Birthday Party for Every Special Child
Through their nonprofit, Shari Bailey and Michael Nash are helping caretakers throw memorable birthday parties for children with special needs and disabilities.
Nature and Evil in Virgil’s ‘Eclogues’
Far from an homage to idyllic landscapes, the pastoral poem reminds readers that peace isn’t a given, but an ideal to establish and maintain.
‘A Private Life’: Jodie Foster Speaks Impeccable French
French film aficionados and Foster fans may find the film fascinating due to France-in-the-fall feelings and Foster’s fine French, but I found it far from fun.
‘Land’: A Novel About How Land Is History and History Is Land
Envelop yourself in this rich, spiritual tale of a 19th-century Irish family and how their homeland reshapes them.
‘Tears, Idle Tears’: Tennyson and the Bittersweetness of Nostalgia
A shapeless yet powerful grief overwhelms Alfred, Lord Tennyson in this poignant and imagery-rich poem.
Project-Based Learning for Homeschoolers
Hands-on projects allow kids to connect schoolwork to their interests, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.
A Father’s Guide to Welcoming a Newborn
The first weeks may feel overwhelming, but a dad who rises to the challenge can create a sanctuary for his family.
Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
Dear Next Generation: How to Gain the Most From Your College Experience
Dedication and maturity can transform the academic journey, no matter the age of the student.