• The Untold Story Of Kamala Harris' Childhood

    Kamala Harris wears many hats. She is a vice presidential contender. She's a Democratic senator. But before anything else, she was Donald Harris and Shyamala Gopalan's daughter — two immigrant academics who met after they traveled to the University of California, Berkeley for graduate school.

    By Hope Ngo August 12th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Kamala Harris Ran For President

    Former presidential candidate Kamala Harris may have dropped out of the race for president, but she just may be the next vice president. Joe Biden announced Harris as his running mate, making her the first woman of color to be named as a vice presidential running mate (per The Guardian).

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Surprising Meaning Of Kamala Harris' Name

    Kamala Harris' Indian heritage and the wishes of her mother, Shyamala, is what she can thank for her beautiful and unique name — Kamala Devi. Both she and her sister, Maya, were bestowed names that are drawn from Indian mythology. Here's what it means.

    By Monica Beyer August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Bath & Body Works Just Announced Sad News For Fans

    Who doesn't love Bath & Body Works? While the store is a fan favorite, shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders have taken their toll, and the brand has announced it will close 50 stores, mostly in malls where its owner, L Brands, doesn't expect foot traffic to get back to normal anytime soon.

    By Hope Ngo August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Surprising Benefits To Being Married

    If you're thinking about making the walk down the aisle (or into city hall), you may be interested to learn about these surprising benefits to being married.

    By Shira Danan August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • You've Been Cleaning Your Blinds All Wrong

    Perhaps not one of your favorite household duties, cleaning the blinds can be a huge pain depending on how you're going about it. These often-neglected areas of the house can be tough to dust, particularly after you've avoided them for months.

    By Paige McBride August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Surprise Treasure Trader Joe's Wants Your Kids To Find

    Trader Joe's might be a foodie playground for adults, but it's also a great place to bring your kids along for the ride. Turns out, the beloved grocery store actually has a surprise treasure hunt that will occupy your little ones while you search for the next item on your grocery list.

    By Molly Harris August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Surprising Way To Freshen Your Laundry With Vodka

    Laundry is one of those chores that never seems to end. You could spend the day doing load after load and barely make a dent. As it turns out, you're better off being lazy when it comes to washing day. Doing laundry too often is not only bad for the environment, it's also hard on your clothes.

    By Nicole Width August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Chris Hemsworth's At-Home Workout

    Chris Hemsworth is undeniably in excellent shape, but that perfect physique takes hard work and sometimes a personal trainer. Many of us don't have the funds for a specialized program like A-list celebs do. But Hemsworth and his trainer came through with an easy home workout that you can do at home.

    By Sara Ryan August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Arm Workouts You Can Do At Home Without Weights

    You do not need free weights or a weight machine to achieve sexy, sculpted arms. Seriously! Literally your own body weight is the best equipment out there for toning your arms, whether you can make it to the gym or not.

    By Melissa Willets August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Dr. Pimple Popper Shares Game-Changing Hack To Prevent Maskne

    If you've been covering your face for the last few months, you know that the struggle with mask-related skin problems is real. There is rosacea, heat rash, and mask acne -- or maskne. No one is immune to these woes, not even Adam Friedman, professor of dermatology, who's been getting flare-ups too.

    By Hope Ngo August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • Have You Ever Wondered Why People Sleepwalk? Here's The Reason

    Sleepwalking is one of those things that you may find hard to believe exists unless it actually happens to you. However, the sleep disorder is more common than you think with the Sleep Foundation estimating that sleepwalking affects up to 15 percent of the population.

    By Phoebe McRae August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • This Is What A $1.5 Million Face Mask Looks Like

    If there are any lessons this pandemic has taught us, its that money can neither buy health nor peace of mind. But one mystery client has decided to give it his best shot to prove the maxim wrong, by reaching out to Israeli jewelry firm Yvel with a commission to make the most expensive face mask.

    By Hope Ngo August 11th, 2020 Read More
  • This Is The Least Effective Type Of Face Mask, According To Science

    There are a lot of face masks out there, but they aren't all created equal. A shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) means that most of us who don't work in the health field are using non-medical face masks, and it can be hard sorting out the good ones from the bad ones.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Parents Are Up In Arms About Online Learning Dress Codes

    Back to school time -- but it's going to look a little different this year. In many districts, school year 2020/21 is going to start off much the same way 2019/2020 finished off, that is to say, with empty school buildings and students all learning in virtual classrooms (their own homes).

    By Maria Scinto August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Everyone Is Buying Flip Flops Right Now

    Flip flops have long been a summer staple, but lately they have become more popular than ever. Sales of the footwear have surged recently. Lyst, an online fashion search business, reported that searches of flip flops have increased by 53 percent since June. Why are flip flops so popular right now?

    By Christine Liwag Dixon August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's What Actually Causes A Lack Of Motivation

    Your social media feeds may be full of sweaty selfies time-stamped at 5:15 a.m. Then there's that cousin who worked two jobs to put himself through college, and your confident friend, who boldly asked for a big raise and got it. As for you, well, no one is tagging you with #goals. But why?

    By Jorie Mark August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • What Critics Really Think Of Renovation Island's Caerula Mar Club

    It certainly all looks very impressive, from the bicycles guests can use to explore the idyllic island of South Andros, to the oceanfront views and plethora of water sports available. Bryan gushed to People that Caerula Mar Club was envisioned as a, "Boutique resort."

    By Joey Keogh August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Shuttered Mall Department Stores May Have A Surprising New Use

    They were once iconic parts of our retail landscapes. And after the pandemic switched into high gear, we thought our malls would start to close. But now it seems mall owners have realized that the huge spaces department stores have left behind could be turned into something else.

    By Hope Ngo August 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How To Overcome Texting Anxiety

    If you tense up whenever your friend takes too long to respond, or if you find it hard to focus on anything you're doing after your crush one-word-replies you, you may be suffering from "texting anxiety." Here are some ways to help ease those anxious feelings.

    By Clara Olshansky August 9th, 2020 Read More
  • The Sad Truth About Working From Home Has Been Confirmed

    If you're lucky enough to work from home during the pandemic, turns out there's a tradeoff for not having to commute to the office every day. New research from the National Bureau of Economic Research confirms what may be painfully obvious by this point: Working from home can mean longer workdays.

    By Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez August 7th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Blockbuster Disappeared

    Blockbuster was the old-school version of Netflix before the streaming service became a 21st century symbol of home entertainment. At its peak, the movie rental chain had more than 9,000 stores around the world, 84,000 employees, 65 million members, and was worth $3 billion dollars.

    By Hope Ngo August 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Feng Shui Mistakes Everyone Makes

    If you're a feng shui energy fanatic, you know how important it is to keep your home's vibe clear and free. And even if you find all of its benefits hard to fully believe, feng shui principles will help give your home a gorgeous, clear layout.

    By Paige McBride August 6th, 2020 Read More