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The Perfect Pairs of Shorts for Strutting Through Summer in Style J. Crew From colorful chambray to hilariously creative designs—like palm trees and even taco trucks —here are the 35 best pairs of shorts for summer. And for something to slide on underneath, don’t miss The 50 Best New Pairs of Underwear for Men . J. Crew If there’s one fabric that’s emblematic of summer, it’s chambray. Not quite denim and not quite linen, it looks great with everything from t-shirts and sneakers to button downs and loafers....

The Pumpkin Dish You Should Eat, Based on Your Zodiac Sign Zoran Pucarevic / Shutterstock Fall is here, and with it comes the return of sweater weather, cozy bonfires, leaf-peeping , and, of course, pumpkin spice everything. Over the last decade, pumpkin has solidified itself as the go-to flavor for anyone looking to celebrate the turn of the seasons. And while pumpkin spice lattes seem to get all the love, there are countless savory and sweet pumpkin-flavored recipes out there to enjoy....

The Shocking Way Jeff Bridges Discovered His Foot-Long Tumor Noel Vasquez/Getty Images Actor Jeff Bridges is best known for playing the iconic role of The Dude in The Big Lebowski , or for his Academy Award winning role in Crazy Heart . But in 2020, the star made headlines for another reason: he was diagnosed with lymphoma after discovering a foot-long tumor in his abdomen. While undergoing chemo, he was dealt a second blow to his health that he says left him “dancing with [his] mortality....

The Zodiac Sign With the Worst Manners, According to Astrologers frantic00 / Shutterstock By the time we become adults, most of us know what it means to have good manners: Say “please” and “thank you,” contribute as many questions to a conversation as you do answers, and always put the needs of others ahead of your own. But when it comes to practicing these manners, many of us fall short. We zone out at the dinner table, interrupt others with our own commentary, and take things before offering—hey, it’s human nature!...

These Are the Most Common Years Couples Break Up, According to Relationship Experts Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock Relationships can be complicated and unpredictable, and even some of the most beloved couples can end up in a split that no one saw coming. While there’s no universal answer to why breakups happen , there are some patterns that arise when looking at when couples break up, based on how many years they have been together....

These Beloved Furniture Retailers Are Closing Stores, Starting Dec. 3 iStock With the rise of online shopping, it’s easier than ever to hop on your computer and place an order for anything you need—including furniture. But what that means is you can’t lay on the mattress you’re contemplating or feel the fabric of the chairs you’ve had your eye on before putting down your credit card. Now, there will be even fewer places for this hands-on experience, as two furniture retailers have announced they’ll be shuttering brick-and-mortar locations....

These Stunning Photos of a Military Dad Reuniting With His Family Will Make Your Heart Swell Courtesy of Brittany Leigh Photography Brittany Watson , 22, a professional photographer based in Senoia , Georgia, shot the wedding of David and Mary Chevalier a few years ago. So when the couple reached out to her recently to ask if she would take some photos of David, a member of the army , reuniting with his family after a long deployment, she enthusiastically said yes....

This Affordable Supplement May Help You Get Stronger, Study Finds Shutterstock Building muscle is a key part of any fitness journey. Beyond making you stronger, muscles give you a more toned appearance and improve how your body processes fat, among other benefits. But while resistance and strength training are essential, there are also certain supplements you can take to help you achieve your goals. One, in particular, may surprise you: fish oil....

This Is Why Apartment Buildings Don’t Have a Thirteenth Floor Shutterstock As humans, we tend to ascribe great meaning to numbers. (Exhibit A: How many times, as a kid, did you make a wish at 11:11?) But this fascination is summed up in no better way than our collective refusal to set foot on the 13th floor of any tall building. In fact, if you haven’t noticed by now, it’s generally not even possible to visit the 13th floor: most buildings just go straight from 12 to 14....

This Popular Discount Grocery Chain Is Closing Locations, Starting July 31 oleksboiko / Shutterstock Regardless of how often you go grocery shopping, you probably have a favorite store that you frequent. Becoming familiar with a supermarket and knowing where to find all the items on your list makes shopping and checkout a breeze. But if you’re a fan of one popular discount grocery chain, you might be disheartened to learn that it’s closing locations, which could leave you on the lookout for a new affordable option....

Tom Cruise Skipped the Oscars Over Scientology Jokes, Insiders Say Monica Schipper/WireImage via Getty Images Top Gun: Maverick was nominated in six categories at Sunday’s Academy Awards , yet its star and producer was conspicuously absent. Because of his producing credit, Tom Cruise would have been one of the winners, had the action sequel taken home Best Picture. He has also made a point of promoting the experience of seeing movies in theaters, and he was widely reported to have been the toast of the town at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon in February in part because of that....

U.S. Travelers Say This Is the #1 Worst Airline To Fly on Right Now Shutterstock Overall, plane passenger satisfaction has increased in the last year, but not all airlines are reaping the benefits. JD Power’s 2025 North American Airline Satisfaction Study shows that JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest pulled out the highest customer satisfaction rates. At the bottom of the list? Frontier Airlines, with a 12th-place finish. The results aren’t shocking to U....

Uma Thurman Called Her ’90s Marriage to Gary Oldman “a Mistake” Diane Freed/Stringer/J. P. Aussenard/WireImage When you’re young and in love, everything seems like it’s right with the world. That’s evidently how Uma Thurman felt when she married her first husband, Gary Oldman . The two stars reportedly met back in 1989, when he was 31 and she was just 19. They married in 1990 and were divorced in 1992, two years before Thurman had her breakout moment in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction ....

UPS Workers Say a Strike “Appears Inevitable”—What That Means for Your Packages iStock For most of us, postal deliveries are a regular part of our lives. Whether you’re fond of grocery delivery or getting your prescriptions in the mail, we rely on having basic necessities dropped off right on our doorstep. But for those of us partial to online ordering, a UPS worker strike could upend things considerably. Expected to be the largest labor strike since the 1950s and the first for UPS workers since 1997, experts say the consequences of a strike could be disastrous....

USPS Is Making More Changes to Your Mail, Starting Sunday iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is certainly no stranger to change—these days, it feels like it would be more surprising if they decided to keep anything the same. Since the introduction of its Delivering for America (DFA) plan in 2021, the USPS has been actively adjusting its operations with the goal of achieving financial sustainability by the end of this decade....

USPS Is Making This Major Delivery Change, Starting Oct. 2 Shutterstock It’s no secret that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been struggling over the past few years. The agency has managed to work itself into a financial hole that has been negatively impacting its operations and frustrating customers. That’s why the USPS introduced its Delivering for America (DFA) plan in March 2021, which is a 10-year imitative set on transforming the Postal Service from an “organization in financial and operational crisis to one that is self-sustaining and high performing....

USPS Is Suspending Services at 115 Post Offices, Effective Immediately iStock While post office hours vary widely across the U.S., most facilities are open to customers at least five days a week. The main exception to this is federal holidays, as the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is required to suspend services on these days as a part of the federal government . But the USPS has also been known to close certain post offices during regular service hours, even when it’s not a holiday....

USPS Is Temporarily Closing Dozens of Post Offices—Here’s Why Shutterstock We rely on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver our mail all year round, but no time is quite as important as the end of the year. Right now, millions of us are racing to the post office to ship out last-minute holiday card and Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, some individuals across the country are about to encounter closed facilities. The USPS has temporarily closed post offices for a number of reasons already this year, but the agency is currently shuttering dozens of facilities throughout the U....

USPS Just Issued a New Warning About Mailing Cash iStock It’s certainly not uncommon for people to send cash through the postal system —maybe you’re mailing a birthday card to a faraway friend, or perhaps you’re lending rent money to a long-distance relative. But no matter the reason, you may want to start thinking twice before postmarking 20-, 50-, or even 100-dollar bills. That’s because the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is now alerting customers to an enhanced scam that could put them at risk when doing this....

USPS Must Make “Dramatic Changes,” Postmaster General Says iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been in deep financial trouble for some now. So when Louis DeJoy took over as postmaster general in 2020, he promised that he would get the agency back on track. In March 2021, he unveiled his Delivering for America initiative—a 10-year plan meant to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence for the Postal Service. The USPS has enacted several changes over the last two years as part of this major overhaul, from price hikes to slower delivery standards....