The White House Bride Who Won a Nation’s Heart
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a first lady with several interesting ‘firsts’ all her own.
How to Stop Overpaying for Prescriptions
Avoid high prescription prices with simple cost-saving strategies.
Run a Home Insurance Checkup
Reviewing your homeowners insurance regularly can help protect against rising costs and severe weather risks.
‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’: The Song That Became Baseball’s National Anthem
The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.
AI Is Making Business Email Compromise Nearly Impossible to Spot—What Small-Business Owners Need to Know
What is business email compromise, and how does it work?
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‘Chicken Gloria’ Is the Easy, One-Pan Dinner I’m Making Weekly
This dish is made of breaded and seared chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms, gooey Muenster cheese, and a sherry-spiked cream sauce.
America’s Founding Documents Take a Trip Around the Country
Now in Houston, the Freedom Plane is bringing original documents to eight cities across the United States for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
Bring This Delicious Salad to Your Next Summer Gathering
To maintain a super-fresh aura for your salad, choose the best possible ingredients.
From Canvas to Country: How Gilbert Stuart Defined America’s Leaders
Gilbert Stuart established the tradition of presidential portraits by painting the likeness of the first six presidents.
An Easy, Fun Dinner Made for Sharing
This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.
‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’: The Song That Became Baseball’s National Anthem
The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.
Authentic Guacamole Recipe
Learn how to make the ultimate guacamole recipe, packed with fresh flavors and perfectly scoopable.
Roasted Shrimp and Corn Salad, a Colorful Prelude to Summer
Roasted shrimp and corn make this seafood salad especially fresh and flavorful.
James Bowie: Frontier Honor, Hard Reality, and a Last Stand at the Alamo
The man, the legend, lives on—as well as his knife.
Your Biggest Asset May Be Your Biggest Retirement Risk
Rising insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs are making retirement homeownership more expensive.
How to Calculate Your Home Equity—and How Much You Can Tap
Calculating home equity is relatively simple math, and if you have accurate figures on hand, all you have to do is plug them into a home equity calculator.
New Peonies Grandma Would Love
Peonies are divided into four main types: herbaceous, tree, woodland, and intersectional.
A Stain Treatment Worth Its Salt and More Great Reader Tips
Stains, fingerprints on stainless steel and other problems have easy solutions.
The Great Paradoxes That Continue to Shape Our Lives
Timeless paradoxes—social media’s tolerance dilemma, democracy’s ‘inevitable’ decline, the search for universal beauty—continue to shape how we think and live.
Meet the Woman Behind the Italian Budget
Since childhood, Maria Rosaria Marino has been interested in economics, and graduated from La Sapienza, a renowned university in Rome, Italy.
The Timeless Triangle—Aristotle’s Ancient Key to Effective Communication
The character of the speaker, the emotional state of the audience, and the logical structure of the argument form Aristotle’s classic communication triangle.
Archeologists Unearth Passage of Homer’s ‘Iliad’ Inside a Mummy’s Wrappings
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the first Greek literary text. It suggests the power of Homer’s reach.
The Storm that Won the Revolutionary War
A poorly timed storm thwarted Gen. Charles Cornwallis’s plans and forced his surrender in the final major conflict of the Revolutionary War.
‘Court Martial’: A War Hero Under Question
A courtroom drama that leaves out bells and whistles for an undramatic but sad verdict.
‘In the Grey’: Guy Ritchie’s Overly Slick, Mildly Fun Thriller
Due to the main cast members having undeniable charisma, “In the Grey” provides just enough second half fun to prevent this review from dipping below 3 stars.
Fathers Say Economic Pressure Stopping Them Being the Parent They Want to Be
Fathers feel economic stress throughout their lives compared to women who feel less stress after the age 46, according to the study.
Dear Graduates: These 4 Choices Make a Rich Life
There are a few daily habits that call us to live fully, love deeply, and take the chances that truly matter.
7 Minutes Outside: Reconnecting Kids With Nature
The crunch of leaves, hum of insects, and cool touch of running water offer children a sensory-rich world that screens can never replicate.
The Identity Trap of Childhood Labels
Some labels offer reassurance and support, while others limit growth for years to come.