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Two Irish Movies: Winning Boys for God
‘Angels With Dirty Faces’ and ‘Going My Way’ celebrate the positive influence of Irish priests on wayward boys.
The 2026 Medicare Horizon: Projections for Health Care Costs
Rising health care costs are putting retirement savings to the test—can your plan keep up?
Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.
Why You Should Know Your Neighbors: Why Casual Connections Matter for Mental Health
Psychologists describe casual connections as ‘weak ties’: relationships that are not deeply personal, yet powerfully reinforce a sense of belonging.
‘Look Twice, Live Fully': Staying Safe Without Living in Fear
Former intelligence officer Tim Beard suggests ways to keep safe in our everyday lives.
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Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households
The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi can deliver strong rewards—especially for heavy gas and Costco shoppers.

‘Don’t Waste Sympathy on Me, I’m the Happiest Person Alive’
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ brings us to Fanny Crosby, a blind lyricist, composer, and poet whose hymns have touched and transformed millions.

Lemon Tarragon Snapper With Asparagus and Penne
For this quick dinner, I broil the fish for just five minutes, then finish it with a bright, refreshing lemon and tarragon sauce.

Cooking, Comedy, Chaos: Food Content Creator Carries 1 Million-Plus Followers Into Guest Chef Dinner
Riding the appeal of her wild and sometimes wacky social media cooking videos, the Ohio native built her audience up to more than 1 million followers.

How to Use Your New Instant Pot—It’s Safe and Simple
Perhaps you bought an Instant Pot on a whim and now it has sat on the countertop for months and, truth be told, you don’t have a clue what to do with it.

Behold the Beauty: Hail Italy’s Glorious St. Patrick
Tiepolo’s monumental altarpiece represents St. Patrick preaching and exorcising evil wherever he roamed.

Closing the Door on Open Floor Plans
Once prized for natural light and togetherness, open floor plans are now being called into question.

‘The Optimist’: A Holocaust History That Helps Heal
In stark, ironic contrast with the infamous Auschwitz sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free), here, telling the truth about Auschwitz creates freedom.

Tune in Today: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony for the Love of Composing
Mozart’s final symphony, “Jupiter,” blends technical brilliance with soaring beauty—offering a powerful glimpse into the composer’s genius at its peak.

Rediscover the Beauty of Classical Music
Hilldale College’s free, online course features lessons on the pivotal Romantic era, along with select American composers.
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How to Meet Japan’s Stationmaster Cats
A station, a cat, and a tourism boom few could have predicted.

Add a Kitchen Island for Convenience
Having an island countertop is very convenient and timesaving, particularly if you like to do some serious cooking.

How to Use Your New Instant Pot—It’s Safe and Simple
Perhaps you bought an Instant Pot on a whim and now it has sat on the countertop for months and, truth be told, you don’t have a clue what to do with it.

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.

Family Keeps Cowboy Tradition Alive on 120-Year-Old Colorado Ranch While Producing Beef ‘Clean as Can Be’ for Home Delivery

Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree on a New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.

‘Ruffles & Ribbons’: Marie Antoinette’s Fashion Revolution
Hand-colored prints at The Frick Collection in New York City reveal the trends that defined an era.

Tune in Today: Mysterious Measures From a French Master
What are the mysterious barricades alluded to in the tune’s title?

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.

Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.

What ‘Little House’ and ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ Teach Us About Family Conflicts and Forgiveness
Two beloved American authors offer surprisingly relevant lessons.

















































