10 Cities With the Quickest Commutes

10 Cities With the Quickest Commutes

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 30, 2024, 8:00 am

Getting to work can feel like a job in itself. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the cities that have the best car commutes, and it turns out that Milwaukee has the lowest average time traveled…

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It's Just Like Party of 5 , Except It's a Party of 6

It's Just Like Party of 5 , Except It's a Party of 6

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 29, 2024, 11:30 am

Armorion Smith pressed his palms together over the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes, and leaned against the kitchen sink. The 21-year-old Michigan State defensive back needed a moment in the…

Quaffers Lean More Toward Nonalcoholic Beer

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 28, 2024, 6:30 pm

The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he's quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says…

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Ladies, These Cities Deserve a Look-See

Ladies, These Cities Deserve a Look-See

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 23, 2024, 3:40 pm

Ladies looking for the best place to live, work, and play may want to check out WalletHub's latest rankings , which susses out which states are the best for women, in terms of jobs, health, safety,…

Billionaires Are Still Hiring Butlers. This Is What It's Like

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 22, 2024, 2:30 pm

During a 10-week curriculum, students at one particular school in the Netherlands undergo training for a unique set of skills. In one lesson, they balance books atop their heads while holding a tray…

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English Class in America Is Now Reading 'in Baby Form'

English Class in America Is Now Reading 'in Baby Form'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 22, 2024, 9:35 pm

Chris Stanislawski didn't read much in his middle school English classes, but it never felt necessary. Much of the reading material at Garden City Middle School on Long Island was either abridged…

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That Dog Walk Could Send You to the ER

That Dog Walk Could Send You to the ER

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 21, 2024, 9:40 pm

The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk—and therein lies a peril some dog people should pay more…

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At This Year's Oktoberfest, a Big Security First

At This Year's Oktoberfest, a Big Security First

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 21, 2024, 12:30 pm

Germany's Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon local time on Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the…

Do Your Kids Glare at Their Plate? It May Be in the Genes

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 20, 2024, 3:51 pm

Have a fussy young eater at home, or know someone who does? Many parents will vouch that their own kids are similarly finicky when mealtime rolls around, and now new research suggests that pickiness…

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End of an Icon? Tupperware Goes Belly Up

End of an Icon? Tupperware Goes Belly Up

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 18, 2024, 11:57 am

Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to continue operating and will seek court approval for a…

10 Most, Least Diverse States in America

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 17, 2024, 9:26 pm

In the next two decades or so, the US Census Bureau expects that non-Hispanic whites will no longer rank as the lone ethnic majority in America—in fact, the agency predicts there won't be any group…

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Loved That Book? Never Read It Again

Loved That Book? Never Read It Again

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 15, 2024, 7:30 pm

Nearly everyone has experienced the joy and satisfaction of finishing an excellent book—but for "rereading evangelists," who tend to gravitate toward the classics, "one time through, for the great…

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Latest Beauty Trend: The 'Morning Shed'

Latest Beauty Trend: The 'Morning Shed'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 14, 2024, 3:00 pm

Yet another TikTok beauty trend has gone viral, and with that inevitably comes the commentary. This one involves an overnight hair and skin care routine dubbed the "morning shed" that Vogue writer…

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Restaurants Play 'the Long Game' on Solo Diners

Restaurants Play 'the Long Game' on Solo Diners

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 8, 2024, 6:00 pm

Parisa Imanirad, a cancer researcher from San Francisco, is married and has a wide circle of friends—but she says dining alone gives her time to think or read. During those outings, Imanirad tries…

Nearly 10% of Moms Want New Names for Their Babies

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 8, 2024, 2:30 pm

Whether it was an epidural buzz, pressure from family, or simply desperation to come up with ... something, almost 10% of mothers in a recent BabyCenter poll say they wish they'd picked a better name…

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This Could Be the Future of Your Chocolate

This Could Be the Future of Your Chocolate

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 7, 2024, 7:00 pm

Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive cocoa bean grows, but chocolate lovers need not despair, per the AP . Cocoa trees grow about 20 degrees north and south of the…

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China Makes Pandemic Adoption Ban Permanent

China Makes Pandemic Adoption Ban Permanent

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 5, 2024, 3:10 pm

The Chinese government is no longer allowing foreign adoptions of the country's children, a spokesperson said Thursday. The only exception will be for blood relatives adopting a child or a stepchild,…

Welcome to the Era of the 10-to-4 Workday

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 5, 2024, 2:45 pm

One of Dolly Parton's most famous tunes may need an update. A "Global Traffic Scorecard" for 2023, released earlier this summer by traffic-data analysis firm INRIX Inc., says that traffic patterns…

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Best and Worst US Cities for Retirees

Best and Worst US Cities for Retirees

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 3, 2024, 8:24 pm

For those looking to give up punching the clock sooner rather than later, some cities are better able to facilitate that. As calculating "snowbirds" have long figured out, the Sunshine State is a…

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Local Moves Keep Declining

Local Moves Keep Declining

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 2, 2024, 8:25 pm

Americans apparently have settled in for the long haul. An analysis of Census Bureau data show that the share of people moving to a new home was 8.7% in 2022, the Hill reports, after holding around…

TikTok's 'Loud Budgeting' Trend Appears to Have Legs

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 1, 2024, 8:30 pm

Some TikTok trends have more staying power than others. Bustle catches up with one called "loud budgeting" that still has legs since being introduced in December by 26-year-old Lukas Battle of New…

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America's 10 Most Relaxed Cities

America's 10 Most Relaxed Cities

Lifestyle from Newser     •     September 2, 2024, 11:00 am

Is your current city filling you with a little too much stress? Consider relocating to one of the US cities deemed "most relaxed" in a new LawnStarter ranking, which looked at 43 metrics, including…

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