Inside the media machine
Ever wonder what’s happening behind the headlines? The 2025 State of the Media Report offers a look into what 3,000+ journalists are up against—and how it impacts the news you read every day.
The Art of Really Seeing
Have you ever noticed how quickly we glance at a thing – art, nature, even one another—and move on? What if we paused for a moment longer, and slowly looked?
Punctuation that packs a powerful punch
It’s easy to think of punctuation as just a few dots and dashes, but in today’s world of texting and messaging, those little marks carry a lot of weight. A single period can make a message feel cold and a missing exclamation point might seem like a snub. Why is punctuation suddenly so loaded?
Is your sleep tracker keeping you awake?
In 2023, 41.4% of people worldwide used sleep trackers, a $2.22 billion market. Promising better rest, experts warn they might fuel anxiety instead. So, while they claim to enhance your slumber, are sleep trackers your secret to sweet dreams or just data-driven drama?
Are you ready for 2025?
In 2013, Kristen Chenoweth picked Sarah Horn from the Hollywood Bowl audience to sing “For Good” from the musical, “Wicked.” Unknowingly, Chenowith had randomly chosen a voice teacher who delivered a flawless performance—a viral moment that skyrocketed her career overnight.
Where global fans and locals mix and mingle
This place is like Disneyland—a tourist magnet with a devoted trendy following. Shopping here is anything but ordinary, and it’s no wonder America’s grocery store has turned into a global phenomenon.