Many people struggle to save money, eat healthy, or plan ahead because imagining their future self feels too vague. Research shows that when people connect more deeply with their future selves—feeling vividly like that future version is real—they make smarter choices today. Traditional exercises ask
A group focused on environmental decisions recently discussed whether new rules should allow hunters to cross private land. The conversation happened in a council meeting where people shared different views. Some argued that current laws make it hard for hunters to move freely. Others worried that o
A suburban Chicago café just got a fresh start under new owners Chad and Brittany Moore, who now run the Glenview Corner Bakery location. The couple brings years of food service experience to the job, including stints in a family-run business and a busy deli in Los Angeles. Their connection to the b
A reality show has taken a fresh bite out of Hollywood’s usual behind-the-scenes drama. Instead of gossip about A-list actors or director meltdowns, this one zooms in on the real MVPs—the people feeding entire film crews every day. The family at the heart of it has cooked meals across icy northern O
Most people picture aliens as little green humanoids with big eyes, but that’s not exactly helpful. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well-known scientist, has a different idea. He thinks we’re way too stuck on Hollywood versions of extraterrestrials. In reality, life out there could look nothing like us—or ev
Many people believe smart feelings and deep beliefs help students handle tough classes better. Studies show that students who understand their emotions and care about meaning in life tend to do well in school and stay healthy. Yet most research looks at these two ideas separately. When students kno
A billionaire with a finance background is shaking up California’s governor race, winning support from a group that typically opposes big money in politics. The Democratic Socialists of America, known for fighting wealth inequality, endorsed a former Goldman Sachs worker who built a fortune through
A fresh face now leads one of entertainment media’s most watched outlets, giving a local writer a major career boost. The new senior editor joined the team years ago, starting with basic TV reviews before moving up. His big break came from profiling A-list stars like Tina Fey and Steve Martin, work
Mid-May brings birthdays for everyone from rock stars to TV icons. Some names are familiar from big screens or hit shows, while others are known for music that shaped decades. The list includes actors who’ve played everything from doctors to detectives, singers who topped charts in the '80s and '90s
The upcoming election in California feels like a breath of fresh air for voters tired of high prices, soaring housing costs and political fatigue. While the state grapples with rising gas and living expenses, the gubernatorial race has finally stepped out of its dull routine. Unlike past contests
