The best way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day is with one of these 70 easy dessert recipes, including bars, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more ...

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Doing something romantic for Valentine’s Day does not need to involve a heart-shaped box of chocolates, roses or an atypically expensive dinner, according to ...

When a child watches their first live theatre performance, something shifts. The lights dim, actors speak words written ...

A diverse swath of Americans searching for calm said they found some as a group of Buddhist monks finished a 2,300-mile trek from Texas to Washington.

The familiar heart symbol doesn’t look much like a real human heart—and that mismatch is the whole mystery. If the shape is supposed to stand ...

Only one heart says “Be Mine.” Can you spot it in 12 seconds? Try this fun Valentine’s Day puzzle and test your attention to ...

I was in a meeting with a person who shared something they heard that has had a significant impact on their life. My own thinking went into overdrive on the people and messages that have impacted me ...

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the rise of one-sided relationships between fans and public figures. Officials said the choice was influenced in ...

In “The Heart-Shaped Tin,” the British food writer Bee Wilson offers a bittersweet ode to the everyday tools we use in the kitchen, along with stories great and small. By Irina Dumitrescu Irina ...

In a new book, food writer Bee Wilson explores why many cherished home goods are in the kitchen, from humble mugs to fine china. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wilson about "The Heart-Shaped Tin." Bee ...

This year, I’ve turned to artificial intelligence. I’ve used a chatbot to help shape these voluminous comments into stories of the kind we once assigned to reporters. I’ve been surprised by how ...