DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend passed away 15 months ago. I have been devastated ever since. He was my best friend, and I’m having a hard time letting go. He said he would love me even in death, and when he died, he took a large piece of my heart with…

As the literary tourism trend continues to grow in 2026, more travellers are shaping trips around the books they read, whether that means retracing a character’s journey or simply finding inspiration for where to go next. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From classic memoirs to modern fiction, travel writing has become essential holiday…

Tourists planning on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth might want to double check that your favorite Disney ride is open, following several closures announced ahead of the summer months. Pixie Hollow and “Fantasmic” have joined the already announced list of closures at the Anaheim theme park in…

For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist with wildlife. The duck, dubbed Martha by the family, sits…

This isn’t your garden-variety kitchen ingredient.  A new study suggests that once you’re done admiring a common ornamental flower for its looks, it could actually double as a surprisingly rich source of plant-based protein. An added bonus: it’s also packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that may support skin, immunity…

It’s the Friday before the Met Gala and I’m wedged on a J train at 7 a.m., completely bare faced, under-eye circles on show, en route to the Upper East Side for a date with the hottest celebrity facialist in town.  His name? Iván Pol — a skincare god with over a…

The traditional “breakfast of champions” might not come from a cereal box these days. Some Americans are reaching instead for something warm and savory. Instead of pouring cereal or flipping pancakes, some people are starting their days with soup. The goal is to opt for a balanced, protein-packed meal instead of one…

It’s an Empire State-ment. While the Empire State Building hasn’t been the world’s tallest in a long time, it hasn’t lost its allure. The iconic skyscraper placed fourth on Tripadvisor’s list of the Top Attractions in the World for 2026, beating out such landmarks as the Louvre in Paris, France,…

Pinkies up for brain health! A TikTok demonstrating “pinky time” has gone viral with the promise that this simple daily digit exercise can stave off cognitive decline. In the clip, creator Daniela Paez-Pumar films herself and friends as they wrap their middle and pointer fingers together, touch their ring fingers…

Cluck yeah — America’s fastest-growing chicken chain is on the move. Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid nationwide expansion, with nine new restaurant openings — including one in California.  The expansions begin rolling out in May as the chicken chain pushes deeper into key markets. The brand has already opened more than…