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Today’s Pick: Christmas card etiquette

Editors’ Picks • November 5, 2025 Did you know the first annual Christmas card was created in England back in 1843? The sender, a busy inventor named Henry Cole, asked a friend to illustrate a festive scene and then printed copies to sign and mail to friends and family. Since then, the tradition of wishing loved ones good tidings in the holiday season by way of a yearly mailer has been going strong — and the practice comes with its own set of do’s and don’ts. Check out today’s featured...

What hopeful folks have in common

Daily Edition • November 5, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Halloween has come and gone, which means it may be time for Thanksgiving hosts to start planning out the Turkey Day meal. While we love newfangled takes on the classics (like this elevated green bean casserole), sometimes the old-fashioned way really is the best way. Check out 15 “vintage” Thanksgiving side dishes that are deserving of a comeback, according to Allrecipes. Must Reads Another compelling reason to lace up your walking shoes At a new...

A wedding for the history books

Daily Edition • November 4, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Calling all U.S. readers: It may be time to do your civic duty! While today’s Election Day is off-year, meaning there are no presidential or midterm elections, it’s still worth checking if there are any local races or propositions on your ballot — voting is an important opportunity to make your voice heard on every level of government. Click here to learn who and what will be on your ballot (and if you forgot to register, see if you’re in one of...

What does a “death ball” sponge look like?

Daily Edition • November 3, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Already hit your coffee treat budget for the fall? No worries: You can make a pumpkin spice latte at home for cheaper (and it’ll probably taste better, too). USA Today compiled five of the best recipes out there, including a vegan version and a Starbucks copycat — check ’em out. Must Reads It’s a good thing photographers captured comet Lemmon whizzing through the sky — we may not see it again for another 1,300 years Is one long walk better than...

Polar bears, caught on camera

Sunday Edition • November 2, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Many of us spend a lot of time in chairs, and despite the potential perils of prolonged sitting, we’ll likely continue to. But staying in a seat doesn’t have to mean staying sedentary — there are exercises you can do right where you are that work out the entire body. “Things can get heated while seated!” trainer Sarah Eika Burke told Today. “All from a chair, you can get full-body strengthening, effective cardio, mobility exercises, and proper...

Screen time that makes you feel good

Daily Edition • November 1, 2025 SUPPORTED BY With the status of SNAP benefits still up in the air due to the ongoing government shutdown, people are stepping up to help lower-income American families stay afloat — from the “governerds” who raised $600,000 for food banks via social media to the Portland coffee shop offering free breakfasts to SNAP recipients. Want to step up as well? Click here to find a food bank near you and consider making a donation. Pro tip: Donating money is often...

Trick-or-treating for good

. Daily Edition • October 31, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Halloween! Want to start the holiday with a spooky scavenger hunt? The New York Times searched the Metropolitan Museum of Art “for the most haunting works, bloody details, and hidden meanings.” Take a tour through the Met’s scary side. Must Reads Love the thrill of a haunted house? There’s a scientific reason for that The Dictionary.com word of the year is a number — actually, two of them Humanity All Treats: UNICEF Halloween Fundraiser...