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Today, “Break Free” is known as one of Ariana Grande’s defining anthems. But when it was recorded over a decade ago, Grande herself wasn’t completely on board.”Break Free” was released as a single from Grande’s sophomore album in 2014. It was produced by Max Martin, the Swedish pop savant who…
When my son’s father moved out of the house we shared with our 3-year-old, he took his shoe collection, some pictures, and old Father’s Day cards. Everything else, he left: his motorcycle, the air fryer his mother had bought us, the cigar box where he kept a stash of $20…
Ryan Scott, a chef based in Marin County, California, was heading to a Hawaii vacation with his family of four when he suddenly found himself in a scene out of a nightmare.Scott, his wife, and their two young daughters were flying United from San Francisco to Maui on June 18…
I’m 28 years old and still don’t have my driver’s license. Frankly, cars scare me, and getting behind the wheel is a responsibility I still can’t confidently accept.Luckily, I live in NYC, where a car-free lifestyle is attainable. There are plenty of ways to get around without a license, from…
I’m a die-hard Target enthusiast who typically shops at the store twice a week, purchasing everything from home decor to beauty products and groceries. When I’m not shopping in-store, I like to use grocery-delivery services like Instacart at least once a week.So when the new Target Circle 360 membership, which…
Donald Trump should have gone with his gut on this one.In the summer before his election, the then-candidate wanted nothing to do with buying the silence of a Playboy Bunny.Model Karen McDougal was shopping around a story of a love affair with Trump from ten years prior. But Trump was…
Amanda Taylor gets a lot of mail. The Missouri-based mom has spent the last few years establishing herself as a film blogger and recently turned her hand to politics, meaning her mailbox is full of promotional materials from film studios and leaflets concerning local issues.But when Taylor, who is running…
I reviewed my Yale admissions file to see what the Ivy League school thought about my application. Most of my scores weren’t that impressive, but they really liked my genuine attitude and excitement.Reviewing my application reminded me how far I have come as a student. “Brian spoke so fast it was…
Rotting food scraps and other waste that piles up in landfills across the country are a larger driver of the climate crisis than previously known.Methane leaks from landfills were, on average, 40% higher than what’s been reported to the federal government, according to a study published in the journal Science.Researchers…
