See what life was like in America's small towns a century ago

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Hermosa, South Dakota, 1927.
Hermosa, South Dakota, 1927.

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I'm in a long-distance relationship and split my time between the US and Denmark. It's less romantic than it sounds.

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Amanda and her boyfriend pose in front of a mural that reads
In order to make my long-distance relationship work, I split my time between two countries.

Amanda Teague

24 of the oldest traditions in America that are still carried out today

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fireworks over the US Capitol Building
Fireworks have been a tradition in the US since 1777.

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The 20 best countries in the world, ranked

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Aerial view of downtown Geneva in Switzerland.
Downtown Geneva, Switzerland.

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I've been to all 50 states and every major national park. Here are 6 places in the US I think everyone should experience at least once.

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An aerial view of Grand Canyon National Park.
There are a few places in the US I think everyone should see at least once.

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The most famous book set in every state

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A woman reads a book in a bookstore.
Reading is the cheapest way to travel the globe.

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I'm a Brit who has fallen in love with Trader Joe's. Here are 11 of my favorite things to buy at the US chain.

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The writer standing with a cart full of food at Trader Joe's
I love that you can find freezer staples and unique products you can't get anywhere else at Trader Joe's, an American chain.

Janine Clements

These companies want their tariff money back from the Trump administration

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Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo sued the Trump administration for a tariff refund.

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Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

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A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Major shipping lines are rerouting vessels amid escalating security risks in the region.

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A look back at 20 of the biggest winter storms to hit the US in the last century

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In this aerial view, ice accumulates on utility lines on January 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. The storm has left at least 10 people dead and hundreds of thousands without power.
Over 20 US states were impacted by the Winter Storm Fern in late January.

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