Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write

Why Clara Benin finds happy songs harder to write

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 2, 2026, 7:00 pm

For Clara Benin, who has spent the past decade writing songs about heartbreak and existential crises, the real challenge is to come up with something happy for once. While this might sound…

Next to the Other Sea Lions, 'He's Like a Volkswagen!'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 2, 2026, 10:30 am

An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who've flocked to San Francisco's Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped. On Thursday…

Jeepneys as a social space

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 2, 2026, 9:00 am

Jeepneys may evolve, but the culture around them—the shared space, the small exchanges, the familiarity—is just as important to consider.

What I learned from owning my first iPod at 35

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 2, 2026, 8:00 am

The secondhand iPod market is blowing up again, thanks to Gen Z kids who want to return to a more intentional, analog lifestyle.

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Op-Ed: A Mom Is Haunted by Her Daughter's Digital 'Ghost'

Op-Ed: A Mom Is Haunted by Her Daughter's Digital 'Ghost'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 1, 2026, 12:50 pm

Your phone can misfire in cruel ways, writes Danielle Crittenden in a Wall Street Journal essay about losing her 32-year-old daughter—and then being unable to escape her digital trail. Crittenden…

Get Ready for Summer With World's 10 Best Beaches

Lifestyle from Newser     •     May 1, 2026, 11:05 am

The World's 50 Best Beaches team has just done what they do best: ranked the world's best beaches , with 2026's contenders stretching from Asia and Australia to the Caribbean. More than 1,000 travel…

‘Ang init ng ulo mo!’: On heat and mental health

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 1, 2026, 7:00 am

How does heat impact our physical and mental well-being?

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 1, 2026, 7:00 am

“What feels like overcommunicating is just communicating”

The next course: A student-led tasting menu plus rising food entrepreneurs

Lifestyle.INQ     •     May 1, 2026, 7:00 am

Inside Anyo, a student-driven dining concept that spotlights coconut—and newly minted chefs from CCA Manila, who are turning ideas into food businesses

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JM de Guzman hopes to tell a story for God’s glory

JM de Guzman hopes to tell a story for God’s glory

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 30, 2026, 7:00 am

When the actor lost everything, faith was all that kept him going

On opera and mentorship

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 30, 2026, 7:00 am

“Master Class” is a grounded piece that reflects on renowned opera diva Maria Callas’ own vast musical history, and an eye-opener about the art form’s rich history

Pete Jimenez’s garden of forbidden apples

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 30, 2026, 7:00 am

From recontextualized found objects to his vision of Eden and the fall, Jimenez builds a studio practice where ruin, faith, and redemption reflect humanity’s search for meaning

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Stay awhile: The design of hospitality

Stay awhile: The design of hospitality

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 11:30 am

For Jenny Diaz, to design hospitality is not to impose rigidity, but to cultivate the ability to read a room and sense its rhythm.

Most complimented fragrances in my collection

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 11:10 am

For those who like fragrances that feel effortless but distinct, and easy to wear rather than sharp or complicated, this list is for you.

The infuriating beauty of rage games and why they work

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 11:02 am

Foddian games are designed to immensely frustrate their players, leading to a highly addictive gameplay experience built on spite.

Meralco’s new bill addition is exposing people

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 29, 2026, 10:33 am

Another week, another new ragebait. This month’s Meralco bills have been rolling out, and quite a few people have noticed a couple of new line additions in the breakdown: the “lifeline” and the…

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The hate you give

The hate you give

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 28, 2026, 7:00 pm

Valentina Gomez seems to get off on inflammatory speech that demeans Islam and Muslims, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community, Black Americans, and other immigrants.

Beyoncé, Bezos, baubles and bustiers: What to know about the 2026 Met Gala

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 28, 2026, 7:05 am

Last year’s theme, “Tailored For You,” led to a lot of great suits; the 2026 Met Gala promises to produce some truly flamboyant attire

Summer-ready salads that don’t suck

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 28, 2026, 7:00 am

Salads aren’t boring. Boring salads are boring. There’s a difference

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Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 9:18 am

The wedding cakes of French pastry chef Bastien Blanc-Tailleur are one-off, handmade and require extraordinary investments in time and money.

Returning global acts and local faves lead a packed PH concert season

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 8:45 am

Whether you’re into pop, R&B, indie, jazz, or just need a bit of kilig, the 2026 concert lineup has something for everyone.

Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 8:30 am

Remote work has been made possible by reliable high-speed internet, but working in public doesn't come without privacy and security risks.

I quit nail extensions, and my nails have never looked better

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 27, 2026, 8:26 am

Nail extensions felt like the only solution, but what I thought was reinforcement was really just long-term damage I kept covering up.

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Before You Go the Ayahuasca Route, Know This

Before You Go the Ayahuasca Route, Know This

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 26, 2026, 12:29 pm

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to hundreds of outfits worldwide now offering multiday trips where attendees pay for drug-assisted experiences claiming to…

God, the Good Shepherd—and humanity, the sheep

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 26, 2026, 8:19 am

The protection, the guidance, the intimate relationship between the Good Shepherd and his flock, between Jesus and us, all lead to this grace

May movies worth going to the cinema for

Lifestyle.INQ     •     April 26, 2026, 8:00 am

Karl Urban as Johnny Cage and sheep investigating a shepherd’s passing are some of the May movies we’re looking out for.

Newest Whiskey Makers Aren't in the Good Ol' Boys' Club

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 25, 2026, 6:20 pm

Meghan Ireland always loved chemistry, but as a college freshman studying chemical engineering, she didn't know she could channel her passion for science into the art of making whiskey. It took…

Prego Pasta Jar Lid Records Your Family Convos at Dinner

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 25, 2026, 3:50 pm

Prego wants to spice up dinner conversation with more than tomato and basil. The pasta sauce brand owned by the Campbell's Company has built a gadget called the Connection Keeper , a hockey puck-size…

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