Curated Perspectives

A Squeezed Season for Many FamiliesHoliday cheer is meeting holiday reality, as new Bank of America data shows shoppers bracing for a more expensive — and more selective — gift-giving

Why Holiday Tipping Matters The practice of tipping may not be uniquely American, but no one does it quite like we do — especially during the holidays. December has long

A Love Story That Began in the Unlikeliest of Places Love can begin anywhere — even in side-by-side hospital rooms. Seven years ago, Minnesota teens Zach Zarembinski and Isabelle Richards

Amazonian Scorpion Venom Shows Early Promise Against Breast Cancer In Brazil’s Amazon region, scientists are uncovering a surprising potential ally in the fight against breast cancer: the venom of a

A Taste of the White House at Your Thanksgiving Table Thanksgiving in America has always been a holiday steeped in tradition — and no one understands tradition quite like the

Study Reveals the Christmas Songs Most Likely to Distract Drivers Fast Beats, Festive Tunes — and a Holiday Driving Risk Holiday music may set the mood for the season, but

Most Americans Tire of Houseguests Before the Week Ends, New Survey Finds Six Days: The National Limit for Overnight Guests A new survey reveals that the average American’s hospitality has

A Passport-Free Culinary Tour If international travel isn’t in the cards, San Antonio’s River Walk offers the next best thing—a global dining adventure without leaving the country. This vibrant stretch

A Thanksgiving Message Rooted in Tradition and CommunityNew York Assemblyman Karl Brabanec is reminding New Yorkers what Thanksgiving has always been about: gathering together, uplifting one another, and embracing the

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips to Stay Safe This Season As millions of Americans head into one of the busiest travel periods of the year, law enforcement agencies are reminding the