The Infamous 'Lottery Curse' May Be a Myth

The Infamous 'Lottery Curse' May Be a Myth

Lifestyle from Newser     •     July 5, 2026, 2:20 pm

It might be time to put to rest the notion of the "lottery curse"—the idea that a massive payout ends up wrecking the lives of many winners. USA Today reporters Daniel de Vise, Nick Penzenstadler,…

This 'Forever Soup' Has Been Simmering for 52 Years

Lifestyle from Newser     •     July 4, 2026, 7:45 pm

In Bangkok, one family's most prized heirloom doesn't sit in a safe—it bubbles in a concrete-walled pot. The Wall Street Journal 's Shan Li profiles Wattana Panich, a third-generation beef noodle…

Adults Are Increasingly Popping Chicken Nuggets

Lifestyle from Newser     •     July 4, 2026, 1:30 pm

Chicken nuggets are having a bit of a glow-up, and TASTE's Cathy Erway traces how the kids staple is being remade for adults who read ingredient labels. Her piece opens at a Manhattan farmers market,…

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How Chicken Nuggets Became Comfort Food for Adults

How Chicken Nuggets Became Comfort Food for Adults

Lifestyle from Newser     •     July 4, 2026, 1:30 pm

Chicken nuggets are having a bit of a glow-up, and TASTE's Cathy Erway traces how the kids staple is being remade for adults who read ingredient labels. Her piece opens at a Manhattan farmers market,…

Cruise Not Allowed to Visit Turkey Due to 'Moral Values'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     July 4, 2026, 11:50 am

A cruise billed as an all-gay getaway is sailing the Mediterranean without Turkey on its map, after local officials said the passengers clash with the country's "moral values." Atlantis Events, which…

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They Kissed on a TikTok Livestream, Then Got Caned

They Kissed on a TikTok Livestream, Then Got Caned

Lifestyle from Newser     •     July 2, 2026, 2:00 pm

A young couple in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after a Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream. Aceh's…

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These Folks Take Their Pogo Sticks Pretty Seriously

These Folks Take Their Pogo Sticks Pretty Seriously

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 28, 2026, 8:55 pm

The greatest day of Michael Mena's life as a pro athlete ended with a pair of world championships that the 33-year-old had spent the better part of two decades chasing. Asked how becoming the best in…

College Credits 'Faster Than Many People Can Imagine'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 28, 2026, 6:50 pm

A bachelor's degree, one CTRL-F at a time? That's essentially what Washington Post reporter Todd Wallack set out to test when he signed up for Sophia Learning, an online platform that sells itself as…

Our Assumptions About Care in Old Age Are Just Wrong

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 28, 2026, 6:00 pm

Americans may talk like elder care is something you can just write a check to cover, but Stephanie H. Murray argues the onus is still landing squarely on families' shoulders. In a piece for the…

Mom of 7 Leans Into 'Agentic Parenting'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 27, 2026, 10:30 am

Groceries that appear without being requested aren't magic at Jesse Genet's house—they're the work of "Claire," one of several AI agents she's turned into her virtual household staff. Writing for New…

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Thousands of Vespas Have Descended Upon Rome

Thousands of Vespas Have Descended Upon Rome

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 27, 2026, 4:00 pm

More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic scooter. Enthusiasts came from all over, with the AP…

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Buttigieg on Swatting: 'For God's Sake, They Are Just Kids'

Buttigieg on Swatting: 'For God's Sake, They Are Just Kids'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 27, 2026, 12:30 pm

Pete Buttigieg says his political life has produced plenty of vitriol, but nothing like this. Per the Washington Post , the former transportation secretary revealed in a Substack essay that child…

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If Your Young Adults Still Shack Up With You, You're Not Alone

If Your Young Adults Still Shack Up With You, You're Not Alone

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 25, 2026, 2:20 pm

Young adults are clocking in at work, but then heading back to their childhood bedrooms at night. A Realtor.com analysis finds that a record 25.2 million Americans ages 18 to 34 resided with their…

Uber-Rich's European Vacations See a Major Shift

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 20, 2026, 9:35 pm

Europe's jam-packed hot spots are driving some big spenders off the cobblestones and onto the water. Ultra-wealthy travelers who once booked Riviera resorts and Amalfi villas are increasingly opting…

Our Love of Pet Snakes Breeds a Mouse Quandary

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 20, 2026, 2:50 pm

America's growing fondness for pet snakes has quietly spawned another booming population: factory-farmed mice and rats. In a piece for Vox , Kenny Torrella traces how the surge in snake ownership—as…

Among Anglers, Debate on This Tech 'Tends to Get Personal'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     June 20, 2026, 1:30 pm

Ah, the serenity of fishing. Just an angler, a fishing pole, and maybe thousands of dollars worth of sonar equipment offering an exact image of what that walleye or bass is doing in the watery depths…

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