A new index ranks global cities on wellness, culture, and nature so travelers can plan alcohol-free trips that still feel full. Cutting back on alcohol no longer means skipping trips or staying home. More travelers are building their vacations around wellness, time outside, museums, live events, and good food instead of pub crawls and bar…
New data shows where people actually turn when therapy feels out of reach. America talks about mental health more than ever, but getting care is still hard. More than 60 million adults reported a mental illness in 2024, yet many are blocked by cost, insurance hassles, long waitlists, and provider shortages. In that gap, people…
A new generation of royals is mixing high-street labels, re-wears, and relaxed tailoring — and style experts say it’s making monarchy fashion feel more modern and relatable. For years, royal style followed a pretty rigid formula: sensible coatdress, neutral pumps, classic clutch, repeat. It was elegant, but it was also designed not to rock the…
These are the subtle tells locals notice, and the simple habits that make you a harder target. Pickpocketing is one of those travel issues that pops up in the same kinds of places everywhere — crowded transit hubs, tourist-heavy streets, festivals, and anywhere people are packed in close. It usually isn’t random, either. It’s often…
New analysis suggests the “new year, new me” reset never really showed up for millions of Americans. If you hit February already wiped out, you’re not imagining it. New research suggests a lot of Americans didn’t bounce into 2026 feeling refreshed — they dragged themselves over the line. A new “Exhaustion Index,” created by nutrition…
New analysis shows families in some states are handing over a far bigger share of their paychecks for basic groceries than households in wealthier parts of the country. Grocery prices have been quietly wrecking family budgets for years. Since 2019, the cost of food at home has jumped by nearly 30%, according to USDA estimates….
A new data study compares Goodreads and IMDb scores to see which adaptations lived up to the hype—and which ones readers say fell flat. If you’ve ever finished a buzzy adaptation and thought the book was better, you’re very much not alone. The last year has been packed with page-to-screen projects, from Emerald Fennell’s upcoming…
A new 2026 survey of nearly 2,000 Americans reveals the rom-coms we actually rewatch, from ‘Pretty Woman’ to ‘La La Land.’ Everyone has that rom-com they throw on when they’re sick, heartbroken, or just need something cozy playing in the background. To see which films Americans love the most, film and culture site PixlParade surveyed…