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SO THAT'S WHY WE DO THAT!

Where did all these common habits and inventions come from?

PARADISE ON FIRE

The historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii, was burning, overwhelmed by the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history For many, the only escape was to leap into the ocean.

I WANT TO LIVE

The \"most wonderful time of the year\" is hard for many. Here, suicide survivors share what keeps them going.

People in the Sun

The work of legendary American painter Edward Hopper—so redolent of moody solitude and Cape Cod sunlight sets the scene for fashion with a charmingly mid-century sense of E modernity.

A Cup of Comfort

The delicious beginnings of a beloved winter tradition: drinking hot chocolate

Blizzard Rescue

A disabled man was stuck in a snowbank-until a stranger heard his cries

When a Doorbell's Ring Means Hope

Who was leaving these mysterious gifts on our doorstep each night?

Should you bail on your bestie?

This year, you're vowing that all your friendships will be positive, easy and drama-free. Because that's the way it should be, right? A true friend doesn't stir things up and is 100% reliable, right? Actually...not necessarily.

Dear Carol

For two years, I've had a huge crush on a popular boy. Last month he finally told me he liked me.

Lily Brooks O'Briant - isn't staying in her lane

There are two kinds of people in this world: People who sit quietly through holiday dinner with the fam and people who will literally jump up in the middle of said dinner and belt out a Christmas song like they’re singing onstage in a sold-out arena.

The introvert's guide ΤΟ PARTY SEASON

Feeling shy? Save your sanity without sacrificing your social life.

FIERCE FALSIES

Consider mascara your training wheels: Sure, it adds some fullness and length to your lashes, but you just know there's gotta be more.

Before you reach for that venti mocha...

Think your morning brew is totally harmless? Think again. We're spilling the beans on caffeine.

This routine can change your life

Turns out that your GRWM can have some serious benefits for your mind and bod

Navy-Inspired Dive Watches

While military personnel are no longer issued wristwatches as essential gear, a number of brands continue to celebrate their historic legacies in supplying armed forces with high-precision timekeepers.

The Perfect Manhattan

Amateur mixologists will argue forever about how to perfect a Martini—and it usually has something to do with using as little vermouth as possible.

Winter Dude Ranches

It’s ranching’s secret season. Travelers fill the boutique guest ranches of the Rocky Mountains in the high season—spring, fall and especially summer, when they can live out their “Yellowstone” inspired fantasies in high style on horseback.

The Cuban Sandwich

What’s a true Cuban sandwich? Depends where you are—and it’s likely not in Cuba.

Ineos Grenadier

When you’re blasting up a steep and muddy hill with nary the slip of a tire and all you see through the windshield is the sky above, it’s hard to hang on to the notion that most of the vehicles that try to pass themselves off as off-road-capable would struggle to navigate anything rougher than gravel.

The Side Action The other gambling empires strike back

Las Vegas and Atlantic City are not exactly sitting back on their comfy gaming-table chairs while potential competition brews in New York. After all, the Big Apple already attracts three times as many visitors as Vegas, even without full-service casinos, and the three-hour trip to Atlantic City is looking less attractive if all you want to do is place a wager. Both cities have moved quickly to hedge their bets with bolstered attractions.

GREAT From The Gate

Some of the world's most famous athletes were impressive from the start, excelling in their debuts on the big stage

My Favorite Cigar

Cigar aficionados describe their smoke of choice

The Rise of Soft Ambition

Maybe you're over hustle culture. Maybe you're done never saying no. Okay, but first: Can we tell you about a side of the buzzy character trait that no one is talking about?

KALLMEYER SUITS YOU

Over a decade after launching her label, Daniella Kallmeyer is still just a cool girl creating the wardrobe we all want.

The AI Whisperer

Artificial intelligence has a bias issue, discriminating against women and people of color the most. Data scientist Rumman Chowdhury is on a mission to change that.

Work Trip

Can toxic company culture be cured with psychedelics? A growing movement of leaders in the corporate world is willing to give it a shot.

For Peat's Sake

The smoky whiskies that arise from Scotland's island of Islay are fan favorites

POWER RE-EXAMINED

What defines power? Who gets to be powerful-and who doesn't? This year, we asked 29 noteworthy voices of our time to weigh in on the state of influence. This is what they had to say.

The Perfect Fit

When Aria Mia Loberti's Hollywood career took off, it gave her the confidence to finally be herself. That included wearing what she always wanted.

BORN TO RIDE

Golf carts have changed the very game of golf