The author and her husband got married in Disney World.Courtesy of Disney PhotoPassI was able to do a lot less planning and had more room for spontaneity on our kids-free Disney trip.Our priority was food, and our plans revolved around delicious bites and sips.GEO-82: Lounge and dinner at EPCOT's Takumi-Tei were kid-free experiences we would …
Oil prices rose above $115 per barrel when markets reopened on Sunday.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesOil prices rose about 3% to over $115 a barrel on Sunday.The US and Israel's war on Iran entered its 5th week.Gas prices in the US are now averaging almost $4 per gallon.Oil prices rose on Sunday after the Iran-backed Houthis in …
The author is struggling to find a summer camp for his kid.Maskot/Getty ImagesI'm trying to find a summer camp for my child, since they'll be off for 10 weeks in a few months.We are on multiple waiting lists, I lost money, and I'm still scrambling to find the best option.The stress is even causing marital …
Allies are working more closely together on weapons like the US-made Patriot air defense system, but officials say more must be done.Peter Mueller/Bundeswehr via Getty ImagesNATO members often aren't buying weaponry together, an alliance official said.She shared that nations still approach industry "individually with their individual requirements."She also said NATO needs to change its development …
The author has four kids, three of whom are teens.fizkes/Getty ImagesI've learned not every conflict with my teens is worth the fight.I give them freedom in areas like style, hobbies, and friendships.I focus on guidance and step in only when it truly matters.I had friends warn me that the teen years are no joke. I …
Travelers stand in long lines snaked through baggage claim at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on March 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.Megan Varner/Getty ImagesAirport security lines have been on the rise amid a government dispute that blocked TSA paychecks.The money will start flowing again next week, but 4-hour lines continue at some airports.Here's the latest on …
The author's son has taken the Amtrak alone since he was 13.Courtesy of Sara ClarkeMy kids have been taking Amtrak alone to their grandparents' house since they were 13.We just have to follow Amtrak's strict guidelines for kids traveling alone.My kids love their independence, and I love giving it to them.As the parents of teens, …
Brad Allan decided to retire in Italy instead of the US.Courtesy of Brad AllanBrad Allan and his wife moved to Montepulciano, Italy, to live out their retirement years.Italy's low-cost healthcare was a big draw coming from the US.Allan said having a home base in Italy has made traveling throughout Europe easier and cheaper.This as-told-to essay …
Anthropic has adjusted usage caps for Claude subscribers during peak times.illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesAnthropic adjusted Claude usage caps during peak hours.The changes show that the AI company is experiencing some compute strain.Anthropic saw a surge of interest after the Pentagon moved to effectively blacklist it.All of that conquering is starting to stretch Claude …
Bodegas are one of New York City's oldest and largest neighborhood institutions, with more than 10,000 spread across the city's five boroughs. But this century-old industry is fighting to stay alive under rising rents, cutthroat competition, and Zohran Mamdani's city-run grocery initiative. Behind the scenes, mom-and-pop businesses are hustling to stay in the game, whether …
