I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minute lunch breaks, mind-numbing meetings, or endless lists of to-dos squeezed into a rushed weekend. Why would anyone want to be home, the place where routine seemed to sap your will to exist? It baffled me. My first trip overseas — a vacation to Costa Rica — made me fall in love with travel. For all the reasons mentioned above, I realized why “vacations” were so romanticized in…
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Today’s daily horoscope features a Cancer New Moon, a reset button for your heart, your habits, and maybe even your spending. With the Moon and Jupiter meeting in sensitive Cancer before dawn, there’s big emotional energy behind the desire to feel safe, full, and held. But when that same Moon bumps up against Neptune and Saturn, the lines between need and numb get blurry fast. You might want to escape. You might want to splurge. But what if you slowed down and actually asked: What am I trying to feel? ARIES (March 21 – April 19)A restless mood may creep…
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Peter Kotlár Slovakia’s national science academy has issued a strong critique of a paper on mRNA vaccines coauthored by a member of the country’s parliament. The group called the work “insufficiently detailed” and “lacking controls,” with data that “may be misleading” and conclusions “not supported by sufficiently robust data.” Peter Kotlár, the paper’s second author, is an orthopedist and represents the far-right Slovak National Party. He is also the commissioner for a review of resource management during the COVID-19 pandemic for the government of populist prime minister Robert Fico, himself known for questioning the science around COVID-19. The paper appeared…
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The Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter are all in Cancer, a watery-emotional-cardinal and highly-charged stellium challenged by shifting reality but aided in tangible, intelligent maneuverability. The atmosphere is tangibly emotionally volatile, but even so we have the grounding strength of devotion to principle. If overwhelmed by unfolding events, pass over inflammatory narratives in favor of nuts-and-bolts directives that offer realistic next steps. Defang fear with information and sunshine: matter-of-fact. If you don’t know, find out, seek out. If you do know, speak up. Calmly. It’s okay if your voice shakes with emotion; that doesn’t make it weak. First steps of “doing…
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A pilot project explores the challenges of sustainable dining in China. Pride on Our Plates is a finalist for the 2025 Food Planet Prize. SHENZHEN, China — Chen Qiyong spends his workdays sorting out food waste left behind from lavish banquets. In the gleaming kitchen where he works, countless plates piled with uneaten food stream in under the stark white lights. “Only we old folks are willing to do this kind of dirty job. Younger people wouldn’t want to,” says Chen, a 50-something cleaner at the Chinese restaurant in Shenzhen’s YM Gold Olives Harmony International Hotel. Nearby, another colleague chimes in…
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Gemini Good Days Calendar for September 2025 Opportunity, challenge, money, and love days for Gemini for September, including days when you should be on your best behavior and when love is easier to express or attract. See also Gemini Daily Horoscope and Gemini Monthly Horoscope. Note: With these print and PDF functions, you can remove areas of the page you don’t want printed before finalizing. More Good Days Horoscope Calendars (for Different Signs): Select a SignAriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPiscesAll Signs Legend How to Read this Calendar You can refer to the legend, or hover over a calendar icon to see its label or…
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All summer long, we’re putting together menu ideas to help make your trip planning easier! Every week we’ll share a new menu in our newsletter and on the site. This Week’s Menu Pro Tip: Many of these recipes have prep that can be done at home before your trip, saving you time at the campsite. Look for the * and then head to the “Prep Tips” section of this post! Find meat-free suggestions at the bottom of the page. Click the link to access the recipe post with all the tips and tricks for making it as well as the printable…
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The Moon is deep in Aries today, lighting up our impulsive side—but with yesterday’s Jupiter-Neptune square still echoing in the background, it’s not all action and adrenaline. There’s something stirring beneath the surface—old patterns, unspoken fears, hidden motives. Today isn’t just another day to hustle. It’s a day to understand what’s driving the hustle in the first place. ARIES (March 21 – April 19)You’re running hot today—ideas, energy, emotion. But pause before you sprint. That reactive moment might be trying to teach you something deeper. Let instinct guide you, yes—but not override your self-awareness. Growth looks like power with patience.…
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Dangerous animals (truly) in a suburban backyard. Credit: Laura Helmuth I witnessed a minor Drama in Real Life the other day while biking along the Western Maryland Rail Trail. Several deer were foraging by the side of the trail as I passed them, then I heard a bang and a scream (deer) and another scream (human). A full-grown deer had leapt into the trail and rammed another biker, throwing her off her bike. The biker had scrapes all over her arms and knees, and she was pretty shaken up. She’d just been attacked by a wild animal! Fortunately, she didn’t…