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. Daily Edition • May 25, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Today is Memorial Day, an opportunity to honor fallen soldiers and the sacrifices they’ve made throughout U.S. history. It became a federal holiday (and a three-day weekend) in 1971, but its origins go back to the post-Civil War era, when it was known as Decoration Day. One of the earliest recorded observations took place in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, during the final days of the war. It was a gathering of freed Black residents who came...

Sunday Edition • May 24, 2026 SUPPORTED BY We previously wrote about the importance of rejecting internalized ageism, and how negative attitudes about aging can become self-fulfilling prophecies. For instance, telling yourself “I’m too old for that” in the face of certain activities can prevent you from reaping the brain-boosting benefits of trying new things. And experts suggest there are quite a few other reflexive cliches around aging that we should rethink as well — including some that...

. Daily Edition • May 23, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Do you know how to spot poison ivy and poison oak? Your answer could mean the difference between battling a nasty allergic reaction or going the whole summer rash-free. Take this 12-question quiz to test your knowledge of the notorious plants. Must Reads The cutest search-and-recovery hero we ever did see A behind-the-scenes peek at the world of celebrity body doubles Culture 2 Indiana Cities Ranked Best Places to Live in the US littleny—iStock...

. Daily Edition • May 22, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The Indy 500 isn’t the only highly anticipated race taking over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. Tonight, Oscar Mayer’s Wienie 500 returns to the track for the second year in a row, pitting six Wienermobiles against each other and drawing thousands of spectators. Watch the “hype trailer.” Must Reads A helpful explainer on what to do with old plastic bags (hint: don’t put them in the recycling bin) For the first time in over a century, a...

. Daily Edition • May 21, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Tonight, the last episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will air on CBS — the end of an era, not only for Colbert but for the show itself. The Late Show premiered in 1993 with host David Letterman, who passed the torch to Colbert in 2015. The latter has paid tribute to his show’s history and the wider late-night landscape over the past week, bringing on Letterman as well as Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John...

Editors’ Picks • May 20, 2026 Can you solve a Rubik’s Cube? Yesterday marked 52 years since Hungarian architect Erno Rubik invented the colorful puzzle, and it remains a favorite activity for kids and adults — like 26-year-old Dylan Sadiq. The former engineering student creates enormous mosaics using hundreds of the cubes, and he’s made a name for himself by assembling his artwork live at events. See the portraits and watch him build at the link below. Rebekah Brandes Assistant Editor Today’s...

. Daily Edition • May 20, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Summer on the horizon means it’s time for us all to put on our citizen scientist hats and do our part to prevent the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly. (And by “all,” we mean those of us who live in the areas highlighted on this map.) The bugs threaten local agriculture and are continuing to pop up in new areas of the country, but right now you can help prevent their eggs from even hatching in the first place. Learn what to do. Must Reads...