Hannah Waddingham stole the show at Eurovision

The "Ted Lasso" star has grabbed the headlines as her viral moment circulated the internet.

By Herb ScribnerMay 14, 2023

Pour one out for Nutmeg, a Disneyland cat that inspired its own cocktail

The cat was so beloved by staff at one Disneyland restaurant that it created a $16 cocktail on the "secret menu" in Nutmeg's honor.

By Marisa IatiMay 14, 2023

Raw videos of violent incidents in Texas rekindle debate about graphic images

News organizations have long held back from publishing explicit or violent images of death, which are now rapidly disseminated across social media platforms.

By Marc Fisher and Naomi NixMay 14, 2023

A shot of skepticism was first ingredient in these vegan gnudi

When the recipe for a plant-based ricotta cheese clone worked, it became a jumping off point for other ways to use it.

By Jim WebsterMay 14, 2023
Perspective

More than ‘just a look’: The long history of staring in the disability community

From freak shows to coffee shops, here's a look at the long history of staring in the disability community.

By A. AndrewsMay 14, 2023

The ‘mothers’ of queer culture reflect on their moms

Icons of the queer community -- popularly known as 'mothers' -- reflect on how their own mothers shaped their careers.

By Samantha Chery and Avi SelkMay 14, 2023

Carolyn Hax: When grandparents visit, toddler still goes to day care

Visiting grandparents are offended when their granddaughter is sent to day care instead of spending time with them.

By Carolyn HaxMay 14, 2023

Ask Amy: I hate blaming my fatigue on my cancer

A letter writer wonders how to explain chronic health problems in social situations.

By Amy DickinsonMay 14, 2023

Conservatives hail Daniel Penny as ‘hero’ after killing man on subway

Penny's legal-defense fund has raised more than $1 million after he was charged with second-degree manslaughter in Jordan Neely's death on the New York subway.

By Timothy BellaMay 13, 2023

Beard Awards disqualify an Alabama chef over ethics rules

Timothy Hontzas, chef at Johnny's Restaurant in Alabama, was taken out of consideration for the prestigious award for allegedly yelling at customers and staff.

By Tim CarmanMay 13, 2023

Make fresh, flavorful hummus bowls with these 19 recipes

We take you through all the components to make your own hummus bowls, including the dip, vegetables, sauces and more.

By Becky KrystalMay 13, 2023
ParentingPerspective

When babies go rogue: Birth dispatches from McDonald’s and more

Readers share their stories of giving birth in unexpected locations.

By Jenny Rogers and Sophia SolanoMay 13, 2023

History’s worst moms, from Queen Victoria to George Washington’s

Maybe, as Mother's Day arrives, your mom isn’t perfect. But she's probably a lot better than Queen Victoria or George Washington’s mom.

By Michael FarquharMay 13, 2023

An influencer’s AI clone will be your girlfriend for $1 a minute

Launched this week, CarynAI is a chat bot leveraging GPT-4 API technology to replicate Caryn Marjorie's voice, mannerisms, and personality.

By Taylor LorenzMay 13, 2023

Ask Amy: My brother-in-law illegally used parking permit for disabled

Letter writer’s brother-in-law is using his late mother’s handicap parking permit illegally.

By Amy DickinsonMay 13, 2023

Miss Manners: I suspect her business trips are really vacations

Letter writer suspects their partner’s work trips are actually personal vacations.

By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinMay 13, 2023

Carolyn Hax: Friend’s ‘boundaries’ mean she holds you at arm’s length

A letter writer isn't sure it’s worth keeping a friend who set new boundaries and now won't open up about her own life.

By Carolyn HaxMay 13, 2023

Pamela Turnure Timmins, press secretary to Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85

At 23, she became the first press secretary to a first lady. Some historians said she had a romantic relationship with John F. Kennedy, which her family denied.

By Harrison SmithMay 12, 2023

YouTuber pleads guilty after staging plane crash in national forest

Trevor Jacob faces up to 20 years in prison after intentionally crashing his plane as part of a YouTube promotion for a wallet company, authorities say.

By Janay KingsberryMay 12, 2023