Life

The fast-paced world of speedcubing
A Rubik's Cube.
Briefing

The fast-paced world of speedcubing

Dry January, explained
January calendar
Briefing

Dry January, explained

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
A photo of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
RIP

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

The year in good news
A smiley face.
Feature

The year in good news

The week's good news: Dec. 29, 2022
Tampa, Florida
It wasn't all bad!

The week's good news: Dec. 29, 2022

Pope Francis asks for prayers for 'very sick' Pope Benedict
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict greet each other in August 2022
Prayers up

Pope Francis asks for prayers for 'very sick' Pope Benedict

The 6 best homes of the year
House
Feature

The 6 best homes of the year

The Check-In: Tipping flight attendants, what to do during turbulence, and more
An airplane.
Feature

The Check-In: Tipping flight attendants, what to do during turbulence, and more

The Week contest: Gaming killjoy
Video game controller
Feature

The Week contest: Gaming killjoy

The week's good news: Dec. 22, 2022
Santa.
It wasn't all bad!

The week's good news: Dec. 22, 2022

Why pet rent is so hotly contested
A dog.
Briefing

Why pet rent is so hotly contested

Vatican defrocks anti-abortion priest for 'blasphemous' social media posts
Former Rev. Frank Pavone
Fides et Ratio

Vatican defrocks anti-abortion priest for 'blasphemous' social media posts

The emotional value of joint accounts
A couple.
Feature

The emotional value of joint accounts

6 timeless mid-century modern homes
House
Feature

6 timeless mid-century modern homes

When it's time to let go
Sadness.
Editor's letter

When it's time to let go

The Check-In: Preparing your body for travel, it's almost Mario time, and more
Vitruvian man.
Feature

The Check-In: Preparing your body for travel, it's almost Mario time, and more

The Week contest: Driving dog
A dog driving a car.
Feature

The Week contest: Driving dog

The week's good news: Dec. 15, 2022
Dr. Kim Budil.
It wasn't all bad!

The week's good news: Dec. 15, 2022

The 5 best beauty Advent calendars of 2022
A calendar.
Feature

The 5 best beauty Advent calendars of 2022

6 stylish homes in Maryland
House
Feature

6 stylish homes in Maryland

The Check-In: There's no real hurry for the Real ID, holiday travel tips for pet owners, and more
An ID card.
Feature

The Check-In: There's no real hurry for the Real ID, holiday travel tips for pet owners, and more

The Week contest: Floating ice
Feet.
Feature

The Week contest: Floating ice

The week's good news: Dec. 8, 2022
Sign language.
It wasn't all bad!

The week's good news: Dec. 8, 2022

439 Texas churches split from United Methodist Church in widening schism
United Methodist Church
Breaking up is hard to do

439 Texas churches split from United Methodist Church in widening schism

6 outstanding homes built in the 1940s
House
Feature

6 outstanding homes built in the 1940s

The Check-In: 2022's best and worst airports, and more
Airplanes.
Feature

The Check-In: 2022's best and worst airports, and more

The Week contest: Walker robber
A man with a walker.
Feature

The Week contest: Walker robber

Is plant-based meat a failure?
A plantburger.
Briefing

Is plant-based meat a failure?

The week's good news: Dec. 1, 2022
Antarctica.
It wasn't all bad!

The week's good news: Dec. 1, 2022

6 charming homes in Queens, New York
House
Feature

6 charming homes in Queens, New York

The Check-In: Yosemite drops reservations, and more
Christmas travel.
Feature

The Check-In: Yosemite drops reservations, and more

The Week contest: Lustful ghost
Shadow of a man with his hand pressed against glass.
Feature

The Week contest: Lustful ghost

The best new Christmas-themed books for your holiday reading
A book.
Briefing

The best new Christmas-themed books for your holiday reading

6 splendid homes in the San Francisco Bay Area
House
Feature

6 splendid homes in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Check-In: Black Friday travel deals, and more
An airplane.
Feature

The Check-In: Black Friday travel deals, and more

The Week contest: Musk statue
Elon Musk.
Feature

The Week contest: Musk statue