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. Daily Edition • July 6, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Still got leftovers in the fridge from the holiday weekend? Here’s a mindset shift for motivating yourself to actually use them up rather than tossing them in the trash: Think of it as a challenge versus an annoyance. “It ends up being this fun game where you are creating something from what seems like nothing and solving this puzzle, and then you get to eat it,” chef and cookbook author Margaret Li told NPR. Read more tips on getting better at...

Sunday Edition • July 5, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Still boiling from the heat wave that hit last week? Cool down with the Polar Ocean Image Collection, over 500 high-quality photos taken in the Arctic and Antarctica that capture “remote seascapes, glaciers, iconic wildlife, icebergs, and rarely seen underwater life.” No promises you won’t still need to blast the AC while scrolling, though. Featured Story Why Routines Can Boost Our Mental Health and How to Create Ones That Stick Paper Trident/iStock...

. Daily Edition • July 4, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Happy Fourth of July! As we all undoubtedly know thanks to the flurry of media coverage, this July Fourth is an extra-special one: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The semiquincentennial of the United States has prompted celebrations across the country, like America’s Block Party, which is getting people together and raising money for various charitable causes. Find a block party near you and tune in on...

. Daily Edition • July 3, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The tall ships have arrived in New York City — and we don’t mean your ordinary sailboats and cargo vessels. Sail4th 250, an event in honor of America’s birthday, is set to be the largest maritime and aerial gathering in the country’s history. Ships, naval vessels, and aircraft from 46 nations are participating in the event, which kicks off today with a sail down the East River. Tomorrow, tall ships will journey up the Hudson, naturally passing the...

. Daily Edition • July 2, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s going to be a month of meteors: The Pegasids, Gamma Draconids, and Delta Aquariids meteor showers are all set to peak in July. The latter two, however, could be obstructed by the full moon on the 29th, so your best bet for spotting meteors will probably be the Pegasids on July 10. Meteors aside, telescope owners may also get a chance to spot Pluto in the next few weeks. Get the deets on July stargazing. Must Reads It’s expected to be a very hot...

Editors’ Picks • July 1, 2026 With July Fourth just a few days away, might we suggest marking the occasion of the United States’ founding by learning about some of the oldest homes in the country? From cliff dwellings dating back 1,500 years to Colonial houses built nearly four centuries ago, ancient residences that are open to the public provide a fascinating glimpse at the past. We rounded up a handful of them — including one that offers a virtual tour you can take right through your...

. Daily Edition • July 1, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Summer is already zooming by — happy July! — and that means we owe you an announcement about our Cause of the Season. This year, we’re extending our fundraiser with Every Mother Counts in hopes of garnering more donations to support the nonprofit’s mission to make pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period safer for women around the globe. Donate here. Must Reads Read this next time you really, really want to scratch that bug bite See the...