Valerie Reyna, psychologist, on why flu shot numbers are down: “People form a global impression of what they are told and experience”

Health

Psychologist Valerie Reyna explains why flu shot numbers are down

William Gittins
John Gil, Hyatt Centric Chicago general manager: “Reaching out to a hotel ahead of arrival is always a great idea”

Travel

Travel tip that is “always worth the time and effort”

Greg Heilman
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, on overcoming procrastination: “Whenever we procrastinate, we start blaming ourselves”

Society

Become a detective to overcome procrastination

Greg Heilman
Longfei Shu, researcher, warns about brain-eating amoeba living “inside water distribution systems that people assume are safe”

Health

The increasing threat of brain-eating amoeba

Greg Heilman
Janelle Peifer, clinical psychologist, on positive reinforcement: “You’re getting intermittent reinforcements that are like gas in the tank”

Health

Steps to stop avoiding getting things done

Greg Heilman
National Wear Red Day: Here are some ways you can make a difference to raise awareness on Feb. 6

Society

Break out your red apparel and make a difference

Greg Heilman
Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. President: “The vitality of the United States derives in great measure from the richness of our cultural heritage”

Politics

Reagan reminder: “Vitality of U.S. derives in great measure from richness of cultural heritage”

Joe Brennan
On this day in 1971: NASA Astronaut Alan Shephard plays golf in space - How far did the moon shots actually travel?

NASA

When an Apollo astronaut played golf on the Moon

Andy Hall
Robert Waldinger, happiness expert: “Don’t say ‘everything will be alright’ in times of uncertainty; it’s better to say ‘maybe, we’ll see’”

Health

Why a zen master taught students to welcome uncertainty

Sergio Murillo
Tara Schmidt, dietitian, on how food impacts our brain’s health: “3 to 5 eating episodes a day can be reasonable for most people”

Health

Experts share tips on how frequently you should eat

Greg Heilman
Not only Zoom and Teams: France is standing up to U.S. digital dominance: “It feels kind of like there’s a real zeitgeist shift”

Latest news

France says “au revoir” to U.S. digital tools

Greg Heilman
Tourist trap or way to preserve history? This is the new price for throwing coins into the Trevi Fountain

Travel

Rome's Trevi Fountain gets a cover charge

Mario Espinosa de los MonterosGreg Heilman
Marie Curie, scientist: “You cannot hope to build a better world without improving individuals”

Science

Marie Curie’s legacy beyond the laboratory

Laura Martin SanjuanGreg Heilman
Retiree buys $160,000 dream home in Spain - then discovers shocking surprise after moving in

Society

Retiree's dream home becomes colossal nightmare

Sergio MurilloGreg Heilman
Nikola Tesla, scientist: “Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more”

Science

Nikola Tesla: a genius ahead of his time

Almudena García FelipeAS USA
The IRS is accelerating payments: the first refunds for 2026 will arrive in February, but not for everyone

Taxes

IRS tax season: When to expect your refund

Bryan ArellanoAS USA
Time zone chaos in the US: the country will have to set clocks forward on March 8th, and many people could end up out of sync

Daylight Saving Time

Time zone chaos in the United States

Bryan Arellano
Pedro Sanchez, Spanish PM responds to Elon Musk: “Let the techno-oligarchs bark, Sancho, it’s a sign that we’re riding.” What does he mean?

Latest news

Spanish PM takes Musk attack head-on: "we’re riding"

Greg Heilman
Social Security is sending out benefits on Wednesday, Feb. 11: this is who gets paid

Social Security

Social Security payments to be made on Feb. 11: who benefits?

William Allen
What are the Powerball winning numbers on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026? Lottery jackpot and prize money

Powerball

Wednesday's Powerball numbers: Did anyone claim the jackpot?

AS USA
Manuel de la Peña, a doctor specializing in longevity: “I haven’t met a single supercentenarian who smokes”

Health

How to live to 100 and beyond

Marta Rodríguez PeleteiroAndy Hall
Rachel Ferdinando, PepsiCo Foods U.S. CEO, lowers snack prices for consumers: “They’ve told us they’re feeling the strain”

Food

PepsiCo CEO promises snack price reductions: “They’re feeling the strain”

William Gittins
This is the reason why gold prices are free falling and here is what major banks are predicting

Economy

Why did gold and silver prices tank in one day?

Marta Tejedor
The New START Treaty ends today: What now for the nuclear arms agreement between Russia and the U.S.?

Politics

The end of the New START

Greg Heilman
Frankie Phillips, dietitian: “The results highlight how easy it is to feel lost”

Health

Confusion and misinformation cloud the path to better health

Marta Rodríguez PeleteiroGreg Heilman
Katie Lawton, physiologist, on intense activity: “Exercise snacks work as a reminder to just get up and move every so often”

HEALTH

Exercise snacks to combat a sedentary lifestyle

Andy Hall
Empedocles, Greek philosopher: When everything falls apart, it’s not always the end, sometimes it’s rearrangement

Mental health

Empedocles, Greek philosopher: When everything falls apart, it’s not always the end

Gabriela MatamorosAS USA
When are Social Security and SSI going out in February 2026? The complete payment schedule

Social Security

Social Security and SSI: Check out the February schedule

William Allen
Not in the U.S. or in Ireland: This is the country where a farmer is giving away potatoes for free due to excess production

Food

This spuds for you on the house

David CuéllarPaul Reidy
Maritime discovery: archaeologists descend to 5,000 feet underwater and find a time capsule from the Ming Dynasty

Society

Two ancient shipwrecks unearthed in historic underwater find

Alberto Zaragoza LermaGreg Heilman
“I’m anti-them”: why President Trump said he’s skipping Super Bowl LX

NFL

Trump confirms Super Bowl attendance stance

Sebastián GómezCalum Roche
If you prefer spending the evening reading instead of going to a bar, psychology says you have these characteristics

Society

Prefer books over bars? Psychology explains why

Marta TejedorGreg Heilman
New finding about Stonehenge: the stone blocks were transported by humans, according to a study

Science

Humans did all the heavy lifting to move stone blocks to Stonehenge

Almudena García Felipe
New poll reveals the historical figures Americans want to see on US dollars and coins

Money

The faces that the US public wants to see on their coins and dollars

Maite Knorr-Evans
Zygmunt Bauman, philosopher: “The art of breaking off relationships and emerging unscathed far surpasses the art of building relationships”

Philosophy

Romantic bonds: Long-term commitments or temporary arrangements?

Daniel Pérez G.Roddy Cons