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Daytrip road trips are more than point A to point B

Surveys found 78% of travelers looked for at least one memorable, locally authentic experience when planning their 2026 trips. Travelers increasingly want more from their vacations and are willing to pay extra to get that experience. That desire helps fuel the growth of Daytrip, a global travel platform that recently

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

When “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” aired its final episode on May 21, 2026, critics lamented more than the end of a television program. It was a nightly ritual that millions of Americans participated in, with Bloomberg media reporter Lucas Shaw describing its cancellation as one more sign of

Research reveals older people have fewer regrets

Research reveals older people have fewer regrets

By Stephen Beech Older people report fewer recent regrets than young adults, according to new research. Feelings may mellow as we grow older as age and the passage of time shape how we feel about our past decisions, suggests the study. The findings also show that, although older and younger

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

(MERCED, CALIF.) Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your mental state from overwhelm and despair to grounded

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

(ATLANTA) At a recent dental appointment, I was unexpectedly seen by a new provider in my longtime dentist’s practice. Early in the visit, he realized we were both Iranian American. Like me, he had been born and raised in the United States. We were both fluent English speakers and

Emotional rebound after childbirth takes 5 months on average

Emotional rebound after childbirth takes 5 months on average

The average woman takes five months to emotionally bounce back from pregnancy, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women who have given birth explored how that experience has shifted their confidence and intimacy levels. Confidence is also affected: While more respondents recall having a harder time bouncing

‘This magical place’: President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and future goals

‘This magical place’: President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and future goals

Back in August, one of the first events that Brock Tessman attended as University president was the annual M Photo with the incoming freshman class. “It was early in the afternoon — so the sun hadn't quite baked everybody — but we're bringing everyone together like that and