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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Kill Your Summer Plans'Here's Whether You Should Be Worried About Going to the Beach
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1270+ words) Updated on May 22, 2026 New fear unlocked! A nasty bacteria is on the rise, just in time for beach season. If you get freaked out imagining what's lurking in the water when you swim, you may want to sit down before…...
Wearable Tech Can Keep Us on Track, but It Also Has a Dark Side'Here's How to Use It Wisely
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (891+ words) Wearable trackers'from smart watches to rings'can give you stats on everything from your daily step count to minutes of REM sleep. But does more information lead to better health? Get'Reader's Digest's'Read Up newsletter for more tech, travel, cleaning, humor and…...
EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Monaghan on Juggling Filming and Family Time'And Finally Getting a Good Night's Sleep
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (886+ words) Updated on May 22, 2026 The Golden Globe'nominated actress talks family, her latest projects and making bold career moves in midlife Keeping up with Michelle Monaghan's schedule requires both a calendar and a globe. "I'm very intentional about how and where I…...
Get Ready for Summer Stargazing Season! Here Are 9 Night-Sky Events to Catch
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (688+ words) Updated on May 22, 2026 Spectacular astronomical events like meteor showers and partial lunar eclipses will be visible across the country this summer'here's where to find them Read on for the must-see astro events this summer, along with ideas for where to…...
Forget Destination Weddings'The Latest Travel Trend Extends to Divorce Parties, Midlife Crises and Even Funerals
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (967+ words) Published on May 22, 2026 These days, vacations aren't exclusively for relaxing. They can also be an event! Before her destination wedding in Seville, Spain, my cousin'Sharon, an American, ordered six ramos (bouquets) for her bridesmaids. The local florist, hearing remos, delivered…...
What's Your Greatest Wish for America?
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (131+ words) Published on May 22, 2026 For America's big birthday, people share their hopes for the nation's future On our country's 250th birthday, imagine a big cake with millions of candles, each representing a wish. Now imagine that one of those candles is yours....
America the Tasty: The Best Breakfast in Every State
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1828+ words) By Emily Goodman and Emily Tyra Published on May 22, 2026 Rise, shine and dig in! See which morning meal tops the menu where you live. The coffee is brewing, the toaster is popping, and somewhere in every state, people are already…...
Is It Really Rude to Kick Out a Houseguest Who's Overstayed Their Welcome?
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (489+ words) By Charlotte Hilton Andersen You invited them over. You had a great time. Now it's 1 a. m. , and they're still here. How do you politely evict someone you actually like? All of which is to say: I have skin in this particular…...
A Viral Tik Tok Hack Promises Better Sleep During Flights. Here's Why You Absolutely Shouldn't Try It'And What to Do Instead
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (435+ words) By Stephanie Anderson Witmer Updated on May 21, 2026 Not everyone can fall asleep on crowded, noisy airplanes. But a viral trend making the rounds on Tik Tok is definitely not the solution. My partner travels a ton and can sleep pretty…...
The Sneaky Summer Travel Scam Hitting Inboxes Right Before Memorial Day
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (247+ words) Even the most careful planners are getting tricked, and the messages look more legit than ever That last one might not actually be from the hotel. A new report from cybersecurity company Mc Afee found that fake booking confirmations and…...