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The Food Scientist Who’s Milled Her Own Flour for 30 Years, and How You Can Too
According to baker Sue Becker, milling your own flour leads to better taste, better nutrition, and better health.
The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime
In ‘This Week in History,’ John Stevens develops the town of Hoboken during the rise of a new game, leading to a historic sports moment.
‘Sargent and Paris’ at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s special exhibition explores the foundations of John Singer Sargent’s artistic practice.
Francis Scott Key: ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
Eight interesting facts about America’s national anthem.
Tech Policy Expert on Kids’ Digital Devices: ’Parental Controls Don’t Give Parents Real Control’
Tech policy expert Clare Morell discusses the harms of screen usage and offers a radical, refreshing solution.
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What to Do When You Have a Goal—But Can’t Find the Motivation
It’s possible that your lack of motivation isn’t a character flaw—but a natural protective reflex.

Tricks of the Taco Trade
A taco with braised oxtails, melted cheese tortillas, and a mysterious green sauce won a bet for “best tacos ever.”

How to Price Your Home for a Perfect Sale
If the price is right, you won’t scare away potential buyers.

The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service
The growth of the US Army into the world’s most powerful military has not outgrown its pledge to America and its principles.

Earn Money With the Things You Already Have
Look around your house, garage, and yard. An income stream could be waiting for you.

A Love Letter to Vermeer at The Frick Collection
The New York gallery’s new exhibition explores three Dutch masterpieces featuring love letter writing.

Merchant Credit Card Fees Passed to Consumers
Whether the retailer raises prices to meet fees or tacks on a surcharge, you could end up paying more when you swipe that card.

Is Hawthorn Nature’s Quiet Cardiologist?
The humble hedge plant that’s been healing hearts, warding off witches, and quietly outperforming your multivitamins since the Middle Ages.

Prepping the Garden for Vacation
A plant-sitter may balk at caring for a whole yard. But don’t worry; there are simple irrigation tricks and ways to protect your plants from sun damage.
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9 Items to Remove When Selling Your Home
From forgotten mail to political decor, these small details could cost you a sale.

Sleep Smarter: How to Build a Bedtime Routine That Works
A good day starts the evening before, with a good night’s sleep. Here’s how to make good sleep a nightly habit.

Taking the Kids: And Celebrating the Dads in Your Life
Celebrate dad with a gift he'll really appreciate.

Living by Hand and by Heart
In an age when fancy gadgets and smart devices are easily accessible, working with the hands brings a renewed sense of purpose.

‘I Got It From Temu’: Woman Fined for Riding Motorbike With Dog Strapped to Chest
Woman claims she bought the harness from Temu, but police say online purchases don’t excuse unsafe pet transport on motorcycles.

Carl Jung, the Universe, and the Strange Business of Getting Exactly What You Want
Synchronicity is awash in this world.

A Conversation With Social Media Sensations Kay & Tay
This popular husband-and-wife pair shares advice on how to build an online following. Hint: It involves authenticity and staying true to yourself.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a president’s son and namesake who helped spearhead the invasion of France.

‘My Sailor, My Love’: Tides of the Heart
A romance between older people lets silence speaks louder than words or actions.

Reviving Divinely Inspired Classical Art, Guarding the Light of Human Civilization
The NTD Figure Painting Competition is a cultural event with the mission of promoting time-tested traditions.

‘3:10 to Yuma’: Masculinity Is Real, Machismo Is Fake
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ depicts the making and unmaking of masculinity.

Back to Homeschool: 9 Ways to Prepare
From clearing the calendar to visualizing the first day of school, these ideas will help make next fall begin smoothly and stress-free.

7 Simple Ways to Hit Reset This Summer
Summertime is the perfect time to turn the page on old habits and start over with a fresh slate.

Fatherhood: An Incomplete Job Description
Good fathers are adventurers, protectors, storytellers—and, at the end of the day, heroes.

The Best Father’s Day Gift
The real treasures are the generations shaped by men who live out the ideals of fatherhood.