Sorry, Adirondacks: This Summer’s Best Seat Is a Modern Rocking Chair
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Jul 30, 2023
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The new class of outdoor porch chairs, made from weather-resistant materials, lend a pastoral sensibility to 21st century decks ...
Crabs, Corn, Butter: This 3-Ingredient Feast Is a Summer Weekend Showstopper
Kevin
Jul 30, 2023
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For a standing ovation, flavor the melted butter with a simple herb infusion ...
Summer Isn’t Over Until You’ve Cooked Over an Open Fire. 3 Recipes to Try
Kevin
Jul 30, 2023
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This grilled pork loin, roasted pepper relish and warm goat cheese potato salad will work on any grill, fire pit or campsite fire...
The Perks and Pitfalls of Being an Oppenheimer
Kevin
Jul 30, 2023
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Now that I share my last name with a summer blockbuster, will people start pronouncing it correctly? Tim Peacock Tim Peacock ...
Sweaty? Join the Club. This Portable Electric Fan Might Help
Kevin
Jul 30, 2023
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Gen Zers and millennials are bearing tiny, battery-powered fans all over red carpets and social media this sweltering summer SEI...
For Summer’s Best Beach Vacation, Head to…Michigan?
Kevin
Jul 23, 2023
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Traverse City, Michigan, and its bustling peninsulas offer travelers in search of places to swim, hike, boat and fish lots of cho...
The Race to Invent a Greener Jet Fuel
Kevin
Jul 23, 2023
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With airlines striving to reduce emissions, companies are working to turn beef fat, vegetable oil and carbon waste into sustainab...
Cleopatra’s Identity Politics
Kevin
Jul 23, 2023
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Today as during her lifetime, the Egyptian queen’s image raises questions about legitimacy and authority Adele James as the titl...
Why Doesn’t Airbnb Have a Loyalty Program Like Everyone Else?
Kevin
Jul 21, 2023
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The most popular short-term rental company has hinted at adding its own reward system in the past, but now finds itself behind a ...
Memorize These Cocktail Ratios for Easy Drinks at Home
Kevin
Jul 21, 2023
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With these formulas, you can mix everything from a Martini to a Margarita with confidence and style—no recipe required NUMBERS G...
The Tapes That Doomed Nixon’s Presidency
Kevin
Jul 21, 2023
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The secret recordings and the Watergate scandal they exposed still reverberate a half-century later President Nixon in the Oval ...
Thank Tesla: The Biggest Obstacle to EV Ownership Will Soon Be History
Kevin
Jul 21, 2023
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As Ford, GM, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and other automakers migrate to Tesla’s vast and growing Supercharger network, the knock-on eff...
Apple’s Next Killer App Is…Voicemail?
Kevin
Jul 20, 2023
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New call-screening tools and voice memos mean it’s time once again to speak up PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELENA SCOTTI/THE WALL STREE...
Your Boss Would Rather Work From Home
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Jul 20, 2023
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Nearly half of the most senior employees are holding fast to their work-from-home days PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELENA SCOTTI/THE WA...
In a Grilling Rut? This Quick Seafood Supper Is the Answer
Kevin
Jul 20, 2023
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Barbecue-glazed calamari skewers and crispy smashed potatoes make for a festive, island-inspired summer meal ...
This Shortcut Crab Risotto Is a Summer Recipe Worthy of Sophia Loren
Kevin
Jul 20, 2023
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Opt for lump crab meat instead of tediously cracking shells. The reward is the same: a briny, bright and gorgeous seafood risotto...
The Biggest Holdouts on the Five-Day Office Week: Bosses
Kevin
Jul 19, 2023
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Nearly half of the most senior employees are holding fast to their work-from-home days PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELENA SCOTTI/THE WA...
Quiet Quitters Make Up Half the U.S. Workforce, Gallup Says
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Young professionals surveyed said they were the most disengaged. A big source of tension: Returning to offices. Aaron DuRall for...
The Perk-Cession Is Under Way
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Big companies from Silicon Valley to Wall Street are scaling back the office extras many employees have come to expect ...
Some Companies Are Ditching the Holiday Party. Others Are Busting Out the Lobster.
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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After two years of virtual or pared-back events, many employers are ready to pull out the stops and party Quantum Metric held it...
Are You a Late Bloomer in Work or Love? Maybe You’re Right on Time.
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Why you should challenge that secret timeline of milestones in your head Marcos Montiel Marcos Montiel ...
Avoid a Dinner Disaster: Here’s the Right Way to Grill Fish
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Fish can easily stick to the grill, fall apart and end up dry and tasteless. Here, chefs share simple strategies and recipes that...
If You Like Broadway and Cruises (and Are Between 19 and 90), This Vacation’s for You
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Cruise enthusiasts can skew older, but these popular voyages bring together musical theater fans of every generation—not to menti...
When Parents Want to Pass Down Furniture You Hate: An Awkward True Story
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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An admittedly ungrateful daughter recalls the delicate push and pull of fending off her mother’s beloved secretary desk ...
The Espresso Martini Is Back. Gen X Asks: Why?
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Decades after its first turn in the spotlight, this trendy cocktail has been co-opted by Gen Z. Here, a rich, full-flavored versi...
70 Years Later, This Is Still the Best Summer Dessert
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Our writer’s fascination with old-school desserts has won him a huge TikTok following—but for him, one mid-century summertime tre...
How Well (Or Badly) Did You Decorate Your First Apartment?
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Four generations of Wall Street Journal editors look back at their clever décor solutions—and failed attempts at glamour—from the...
What I Learned About Vacationing From My Workaholic Son—and His Phone
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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When a millennial son arrives at his parents’ Wi-Fi-challenged cottage in Brittany, the search for a signal forges unexpected con...
Turkey’s Double Dealing in the Ukraine War
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Though Ankara has provided help to Kyiv, its real aim is to prolong a conflict that extends its regional influence and diplomatic...
The Art of Quitting Early on Fridays (and Not Freaking Out the Boss)
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Wouldn’t you rather be sipping a cocktail this Friday afternoon? How to start the weekend early this summer. Daisy Korpics/The W...
When Downsizing Inspires Creativity: ‘I’m 73. I Can Do Whatever the Hell I Want.’
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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For seniors, moving to a smaller space doesn’t need to signal the start of a quieter chapter—especially when it comes to interior...
For Healthy Vietnamese Recipes, This Gen X Chef Consulted a Master: Mom
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Jul 18, 2023
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As she entered her 50s, health concerns led Andrea Nguyen to dial back the meat in her cooking. Turns out, her 89-year-old mother...
The Rise of Tattoo Tourism: The New Way Millennials and Gen Zers Plan Vacations
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Young travelers now have a new angle when booking a vacation: Secure an appointment with a famous tattoo artist in a far-flung lo...
My Love Affair With Air- Conditioning
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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For a writer growing up in steamy Delhi, India, the arrival of AC—the most American of inventions—meant a revolution in comfort a...
Quiz: How Controlling Are You When It Comes to Your Kids’ Bedroom Decor?
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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Answer nine questions to find out if you’re a control-freak, overly lenient, or somewhere in between where your children’s design...
J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Defense of Humanity
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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After helping invent the atomic bomb, the physicist spent decades thinking about how to preserve civilization from technological ...
Traveling by Bus Is No Longer a Plan B for Many Americans
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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More people try buses—from budget to high-end—as a cheaper way of reaching destinations on time ...
Lots of Tap Water Contains ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Take These Steps to Reduce Your Risk.
Kevin
Jul 18, 2023
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You can’t avoid toxic PFAS chemicals completely but can you can lessen your exposure at home PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY THE WALL STRE...
Strengthening Your Marriage through Shared Spiritual Practices
Kevin
Jul 1, 2023
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By taking the time to reflect on your spiritual journey and the role of faith in your life, you can gain insight into how it influ...
How to Be a Witness to Your Grandchildren Who Don’t Share Your Faith
Kevin
Jul 1, 2023
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Never stop praying! Today may be the day your grandchild makes a decision for Christ, or their heart may be changing bit by bit. E...
