• Woman believes that her boyfriend of more than two years is better suited for her best friend

    A Reddit poster worries her boyfriend may be better off with her best friend. The original poster (OP) and her best friend met more than one year ago. The worried girlfriend tries to hang out with the two of them separately

  • Giving up the car and riding transit sounding better and better [Opinion]

    Officials tout that people who ride public transportation can save, on average, over $10,000 annually.

    • GQ

    How to Do More by Doing Less (and Doing It Better)

    Over the last decade, Cal Newport has become something of a modern workplace ombudsman. A professor of computer science at Georgetown, his books have addressed the ways in which technology can be a cognitive drain on “knowledge workers,” people whose jobs require them to process information. He tackled distracted multi-tasking in Deep Work, the mindless use of digital devices in Digital Minimalism, and forever trying to dig to the bottom of our inboxes in A World Without Email. His latest book...

  • The best smartwatches for 2024

    The best smartwatches can help you stay fit, look at your phone less and do things like set timers and alarms more conveniently. They’ve become some of the ultimate phone accessories too, giving you the ability to stay connected while feeling a bit less tethered to your handset. The smartwatch space is pretty crowded now, but there are a few manufacturers and models that stand out among the rest. We’ve tested and reviewed most of the biggest smartwatches available right now — these are our...

  • Stepped into a better world

    by Anonymous Felt like I stepped into a different reality yesterday when I was getting coffee at crema yesterday. Seeing 8+ LGBTQIA couples holding hands felt great like we were momentarily in a more advanced dimension- a place where I’ve always wanted to be. Enjoyed seeing these happy couples interact - love to you all

  • Graduate workers deserve better

    In the United States and at the University of Iowa, it is unacceptable that trying to further their education often leads to graduate students financial turmoil. Recently, the UI’s graduate student union Campaign to Organize Graduate Students, or COGS, held a protest on the Pentacrest to continue their push to end graduate student fees. In

  • ABADA’S SMILES BETTER

    FORMER Celtic winger Liel Abada netted his first goal for new club Charlotte FC in their 3-2 MLS win over Toronto FC last night. The Israel international, who left the champions in an £8million move

  • Safari Is Better Than Chrome, Actually

    Mac users tend to overlook Safari, which I understand: It seems, at first glance, underpowered, and anyone coming over from Windows likely has a long-established habit of installing Chrome. But that's a mistake. Everyone who gets a Mac should, at the very least, give Safari a chance for a couple of weeks, because in my opinion it's very good. Here's why.

  • Commentary: AI for better buildings

    In the next 30 years, sea levels will rise as much as they have in the last century, threatening urban areas all over the world.

  • Reader's View: Let's do better than NTEC

    "Why build any potential threat to Lake Superior, which holds 10% of the world’s freshwater?"

  • 8 Houseplants You Should Have For Better Sleep

    Lavender is well-known for its calming aroma, which can aid in lowering

  • The best smartwatch for every wrist

    The best smartwatches from top brands like Apple, Samsung, Fitbit, and Garmin.