Future of the Salton Sea is tied to fate of imperiled Colorado River
The Salton Sea — California’s largest lake — is spiraling into an ecological disaster.
The inside scoop on Food Network's Tournament of Champions from last year's winner Tiffani Faison
The tournament pits 32 chefs seeded in East and West divisions against each other in head-to-head battles until one remains.
Utah trans teenager speaks out against state ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Payton Butler says gender-affirming care was essential to his mental and physical well-being.
Dark chocolate is high in cadmium and lead. How much is safe to eat?
Consumer Reports health and food safety team tested 28 popular dark chocolate bar brands and found that all of them contained metals.
Sorority members speak out on the overturn of Roe v. Wade, even when their organizations don’t
Since the decision, sorority members have begun organizing, writing letters and pushing leadership to address an issue many see as essential to their health and rights.
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Tips and advice on medical debt for the 100 million Americans struggling to pay
With so many struggling with this crushing financial burden, what can be done to avoid these debts?
LGBTQ+ movie recommendations from 'the authority on lesbian films’ to watch beyond Pride Month
This pride month, Aria Velz — aka The Critical Lesbian — shares her recommendations for your next movie night.
Drag Queen Story Hour is drawing fans — and some critics too — during Pride Month and beyond
The literacy program is exactly what the name implies: Drag Queens reading stories to young children — mostly on themes of diversity, acceptance, tolerance and self-esteem.
How one parenting coach is trying to break the cycle of racial trauma
When Yolanda Williams got pregnant at 36, she began a journey of studying up on childhood development and getting to the bottom of her own childhood trauma.
An overlooked consequence of COVID-19: The hundreds of thousands of orphans left behind
Researchers say the number of COVID-19 orphans likely tops 200,000.
Thanksgiving traditions — and a new vegan recipe — from chef Kathy Gunst
The saffron-scented basmati rice with roasted autumn vegetables topped with almonds, figs and pomegranates is perfect as a main course or a splendid side dish.
You're not uncool. Making friends as an adult is just hard
Forming new friendships as an adult can seem like an impossible feat. Psychologist Marisa G. Franco shares her top tips for making genuine connections.
Chicagoans mourn and remember lost loved ones on the Day of the Dead
The holiday has taken on a new meaning as the list of those who've died of COVID-19 continues to grow.
Pumpkin recipes to spice up spooky season
Pumpkin can be used for so much more than pie. Sweet and savory, pumpkin and winter squash can be used to make soups, stews, risotto, bread, cookies, cakes and more.
Dave Grohl explains how music — and a hitchhiker wearing a Kurt Cobain t-shirt — helped him heal
From being a regular at the White House to Saturday Night Live, Grohl writes about his life in his new memoir, “The Storyteller.”
Finding Freedom In Words: Lawyer Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts Receives MacArthur Fellowship
During the poet's eight-year prison sentence as a teenager, someone slipped a book under his door that changed his life.
A Vaccine To Save The Bees: New Treatment Provides Immunity From Some Pesticides
There's a lot of buzz around a newly developed technology that protects bees from deadly pesticides.
Spring Into Summer With Some Sweet And Savory Strawberry Recipes
Resident chef Kathy Gunst shares her favorite recipes using summer's first fruit: a savory salad with roasted strawberries, a strawberry-ginger jam, and a strawberry glazed pie.
The Fight To Protect Arizona's Iconic Saguaros From Invasive Buffelgrass
Buffelgrass, an invasive plant, is choking out native plants in Arizona's Sonoran Desert and making the region more prone to wildfires.
These Climate-Conscious Farmers Say Americans Eat Too Much Meat
The meat and dairy industry accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. What would it take to reach net-zero?