I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.

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Bella DePaulo likes to see friends once or twice a week and spend the rest of the time alone.

Bella DePaulo

I'm a professional baker. I compared pumpkin pies from 4 grocery stores, and there are 2 I'd consider buying again.

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Four slices of pie on clear-glass plates, in rows of two. The plates sit on a light-brown table with a serving utensil to the left of them.
I compared pumpkin pies from Safeway, Costco, Kroger, and Walmart to see which I liked best.

Molly Allen

The NFL is starting a new Christmas tradition and it will change how millions of Americans spend the holiday

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NFL Fan on Christmas Day.
An NFL fan dressed as Santa Claus on Christmas Day.

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Some turkeys are so big they have a hard time walking, but scientists have found ways to breed healthier birds

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A heritage breed black Spanish tom turkey free ranging in a grassy green field.
Farmers bread turkeys to grow so big, so fast, that their skeletons couldn't keep up and their legs gave in. Heritage turkey breeds, like this one, don't have that problem.

Elizabeth Beard

Thanksgiving weekend was the busiest ever for the US travel industry, and things went shockingly smoothly

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
Crowds pass through a terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on November 21, 2023, in Los Angeles, as people travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Crowds at Los Angeles International Airport last Tuesday.

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Black Friday sees record online sales of close to $10 billion, with more than half coming from mobile purchases

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Online shopping on mobile
Mobile sales accounted for more than half of online shopping revenue on Black Friday.

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6 ways to get the best deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday— and how to avoid scams

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Burbank, CA - November 14: Black Friday deals line the aisles as shoppers look for bargains at the Walmart Supercenter on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 in Burbank, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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Peloton hit with issues during world-record ride attempt on Thanksgiving Day

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Peloton's annual 45-minute Turkey Burn Ride appeared to have crashed during the session. 

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I just moved from the UK to the US. Here are 9 things I already miss.

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The author in central park.
The author moved to New York City in October.

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  • I moved from London to New York City in October. 
  • I spent most of my life in and around London but attended college in Boston. 
  • Leaving the UK behind meant missing family milestones and home comforts like Sunday Roasts.

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How to avoid clashing with your family over politics this Thanksgiving. No, really.

Tech Insider : Politics
A vintage illustration shows a husband and wife pulling the wishbone of a turkey for good luck at Thanksgiving dinner
You can have a peaceful Thanksgiving meal, too, if you set strong boundaries with your loved ones around political conversations at the table.

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