Curated Perspectives

When Shorter Days Bring Heavier FeelingsAs daylight slips away earlier and temperatures drop, millions of Americans feel the emotional shift that comes with winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred

Black Friday’s Dark SideBlack Friday may bring sales, crowds, and early-morning shoppers—but it also brings something else: thieves. According to former NYPD detective Patrick Brosnan, this is the day organized

A Gift Guide for Every Traveler (and Every Budget)The holiday season has officially arrived—Mariah Carey is defrosted, shopping carts are filling fast, and the travelers in your life are already

Unbeatable Savings for Every Type of Traveler Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t just for gadgets and holiday gifts — they’ve become one of the best times of the year

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