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We’ve all been there: You open your phone for a quick email check—you swear you’re going to do something productive right after—but before you know it, you’re three hours deep into “signs your mother/father/husband/dog is a narcissist.” Whether the rabbit hole starts with news headlines, social media updates or random videos, it can feel endless. That kind of mindless scrolling—often called doomscrolling—has become a daily habit for many of us. In fact, a recent survey from Morning Consult found that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults who use social media say they doomscroll either “a lot” or “some,” with even higher rates among Gen Zers and Millennials. Research also suggests that prolonged exposure to negative online content can chip away at focus, productivity and overall well-being. Doomscrolling has been linked to higher levels of stress , anxiety and poor sleep, and constantly taking in distressing news can keep ...

In-N-Out Burger is one of the most beloved fast-food chains in the country, known for its mouthwatering burgers and fries . I mean, Michael B. Jordan could have gone literally anywhere after winning the Best Actor Oscar for Sinners earlier this year, and where did he go? In-N-Out. Perhaps just as iconic as the burger chain itself is the coveted “animal style” burger. This delicious concoction has quite the reputation, even though In-N-Out Burger only has locations in nine states . And since the vast majority of those are in California, even if you love these burgers (and fries!), you might be out of luck—until now. Recently, a TikTok video revealed how to replicate In-N-Out’s animal style burger (or at least get pretty darn close) at McDonald’s, which has locations in every single state. Don’t believe us? Read on to find out how to do it at your local Mickey D’s. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more food h...

June is right around the corner, and with it comes a major event in the annual royal calendar: Trooping the Colour, the traditional birthday bash for the monarch (so, King Charles ). And while it’s officially all about the military parade and the Royal Air Force flyby at Buckingham Palace, the unofficial highlight for many is the moment the royal family steps onto the balcony in front of the crowd. Countless iconic photographs have been captured at that very spot over the decades: Queen Elizabeth II at her Jubilee in 2022, various newly crowned monarchs draped in velvet robes and newlyweds sealing their vows with a kiss (or more!). But what would we see if we could get a peek from the other direction? Do the royals actually see the commoners they wave at—or something else we would have never guessed? Ahead, a royal insider spilled the beans, and we have all the details. We will likely never get to stand on that iconic balcony, so keep reading to find out what we’re mi...

She may be the Princess of Wales, but Kate Middleton is used to mornings that are light on the royal treatment and heavy on the real-life chaos. Think: school runs, lost shoes and a house already in motion before the day has properly begun. Between raising her three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—and fulfilling her duties within the monarchy, she’s dealing with jam-packed mornings … before the official schedule even starts. While chatting with guests at a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 8, she offered a glimpse into her home life, and it turns out that even palace mornings have a specific rhythm that kicks off immediately. One detail, in particular, had dog owners everywhere thinking they’d seen (or lived!) this story before. Read on to find out the first thing Kate says happens every morning inside the royal household . Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more royals, humor, travel, te...

Cruise ship disasters tend to grab the world’s attention. When a catastrophe hits, these giant floating cities, so huge up close, instantly transform into vulnerable, isolated, panic-inducing traps, bobbing alone in the vast ocean . Right now, all eyes are on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius , which has now docked in the Canary Islands after three passengers died from a strain of hantavirus on a polar expedition cruise from South America. As of May 11, seven other passengers and crew have been sickened, and everyone on the ship is returning to their home countries under strict safety protocols. Five states—California, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Arizona—are monitoring residents who disembarked the ship before the outbreak occurred, and New Jersey announced Friday that two residents are being monitored after potentially being exposed during air travel abroad: “The department is working with local health officials to monitor returning travelers as a precaution,...