Section
Lifestyle
Food, home, culture and everyday life. The standard is the same as everywhere else on the site: no opinion, no promotional language, and every figure attributed to whoever published it.
Wehniainen Advises Against Iced Coffee in Job Interviews
Recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen advises candidates to avoid bringing iced coffee to job interviews due to divided opinions on professionalism.
Latest in Lifestyle
Karollyn and Nate Deliver Baby on San Francisco Roadside
Karollyn and Nate delivered their daughter Cielle Ray on Crossover Drive after traffic trapped them. Paramedics ran two blocks to reach the family before transporting them to a hospital.
Steven Kolb Resigns as CFDA CEO After Altercation in New York
Steven Kolb resigned as CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America following a physical altercation with PETA employees at a Cos runway show in New York.
Nashville Airport Board Votes to Rename Facility for Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 Friday to start renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton. The process requires overriding a two-year waiting policy and could cost up to $10 million.
Montano Aids Venezuela as Parents Found
Kelly Granado Montano coordinated relief after volunteers found her parents' remains in La Guaira on August 19. She operates aid channels from Los Angeles while U.S. residency programs for Venezuelans face termination.
Kennedy Center Removes Joel Shapiro Sculpture Blue in Washington, D.C.
The Kennedy Center removed the sculpture Blue from its grounds on September 2, 2026. The Joel Shapiro and Ellen Phelan Foundation will decide where to install the work next.
Dale Sanders, 91, Reclaims Oldest Appalachian Trail Record
Dale Sanders finished the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail on Monday at age 91. He reclaimed the record after falling 71 times and surviving a pinched nerve.
Pulitzer Photographer Sal Veder Dies at 99 in California
Sal Veder, the Associated Press photographer who captured the 'Burst of Joy' image, died on August 22, 2026, at his home in El Dorado County. The 99-year-old documented major U.S.
Rock Critic Dave Marsh Dies at 76 in Connecticut
Rock critic and author Dave Marsh died August 14, 2026, at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut. SiriusXM scheduled a tribute for August 19 as Marsh authored over 25 books.
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Self-Harm Incident in Miami
Blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized after self-harm at his Miami home on August 4. His sister Barbara Lavandeira confirmed he faces a long recovery while children stay with their grandmother.
New York City Rat Sightings Drop Below 10,000 in 2026
New York City recorded 9,900 rat sightings in early 2026, the first time figures fell below 10,000 since 2020. Mayor Zohran Mamdani expanded trash containerization to 25,000 residences while eliminating the rat czar position.
Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz Dies at 71 in El Paso
Benjamin Alire Sáenz died on July 28 in El Paso after a lengthy illness. His upcoming novel addressing senseless violence will be published next month.
Cinerama Dome Scheduled to Reopen in 2028 with Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles
The Cinerama Dome is scheduled to reopen in 2028 under Alamo Drafthouse operation. Sony Pictures purchased leases for the Hollywood venue after its operators went bankrupt during the pandemic.
Sammie Magee Organizes Relief For Thirty-Five Families in Uvalde
Sammie Magee collected names of families affected by flooding in Uvalde to organize relief efforts. 35 families applied for help through Amazon wish lists including cleaning products and trauma support items.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young Opens Redesigned Ida B.. Wells Plaza
Memphis Mayor Paul Young opened the redesigned Ida B. Wells Plaza during a July 16 ceremony. The project includes paving, landscaping, lighting, seating, and an elevated bronze statue near Beale Street. The statue has been elevated to increase its visibility from a distance.
Clara Ester Dies at 78 After Witnessing Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination
Clara Ester died on July 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Her death reduces the number of living witnesses to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis during 1968.
Former United States President Biden Announces Memoir Release for November 17
Former President Joe Biden schedules memoir Promise Me, America for November 17. Publisher Little, Brown and Company says book covers presidency, 2024 withdrawal and cancer diagnosis.
Political Cartoonist Oliphant Dies At Age 90 In Santa Fe, New Mexico
Political Cartoonist Pat Oliphant died at age 90 in his home in Santa Fe. Grant Oliphant stated the Pulitzer Prize winner retired from professional work due to glaucoma.
Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church Observes 145th Anniversary in Memphis
Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church held its 145th anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 12. Pastor Wayne Williams addressed the congregation as speakers highlighted civil rights history and needs.
Latifi Publishes Book on Family Influencers' Impact on Children
Fortesa Latifi publishes a book on the rise and effects of family influencers on children. She examines consent issues and the influencer industry's labor network in her analysis.