On Wednesday, July 30, Venus, our planet of attraction, attachment, and aesthetics, is trading the windchimes and wordplay of Gemini for the mother’s milk of Cancer. Venus will turn in these tender tides until August 25. Named for the Roman goddess of love and fertility, Venus is the fine, divine feminine…

Cheers to cheap beers. Talk of the “drink of the summer” has begun. This year, some people might argue that it’s the Hugo spritz, or perhaps the Paper Plane, which was crowned 2025’s “drink of the year.” Yet with the rising costs of inflation, and ensuing shrinking wallets, a lot…

Every day started out the same.  Sarah would wake up, get dressed in her uniform, and pack her lunch. But by the time she reached the stairs, she’d collapse.  The 10-year-old’s body would shut down, physically unable to walk out the door. “I didn’t realize how traumatic it was for her to keep going to…

DEAR ABBY: For nearly 30 years, my husband and I shared a close, trusting marriage. Months ago, I caught him lying about meetings he was having with a 35-year-old colleague. Then I discovered months of ongoing texts. When I asked for an explanation, he became angry and defensive. His explanation…

There was once a time when a homebuyer searching for their new house focused on new construction, often on the outskirts of town, in new developments—but those days are over. The skyrocketing price of homeownership means that old and small is the new starter home, according to a new report…

The secret to better mental health might be just one flight away, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that the average American feels 67% better mentally after going on a trip. Not only that, but those who travel more consistently and frequently were far more…

This teacher’s ticked. An enraged educator is calling out her students’ penny-pinching parents over their refusal to chip for a few additional back-to-school supplies the school district allegedly can’t afford — adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate over who pays for what in public education. “Just so we’re clear, I’m expected…

Don’t name them that. Millennial parents are using the ’90s as inspiration for naming their newborns — which is fine, as long as they avoid three names in particular, according to a speech therapist. Chloe Conrad is a speech-language pathologist who often posts informative, helpful videos for parents on her…

Oh no, she didn’t. When you marry someone — unfortunately, you also marry their family. Dealing with a monster of a mother-in-law after you say your “I do’s” is one thing, but having to put up with their shenanigans on the day of your wedding is another kind of evil.…

Not every restaurant outing offers a five-star experience — and diners don’t always need to taste the food to know something is off.  From management gaps to social media hype, key signs can tip you off early to a disappointing experience, say restaurant insiders. These red flags suggest a restaurant may be…