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Flying has a way of making me hyperaware of germs. I don’t know if it’s the recycled air, the slightly sticky tray table or the person across the aisle who’s been coughing since boarding, but ever since the pandemic, I’ve been super tuned in to germs while flying. Air travel squeezes hundreds of us into a single metal tube, and we’re all sharing a lot more than overhead bin space. So over the past few years, I’ve been pretty cautious on airplanes, diligently wiping down my armrest with the offered disinfectant wipe and wearing my mask to stave off airborne contaminants. But there’s one surface that I’ve never given a second thought to, even though I (of course!) instinctively touch it every time I fly. And according to microbiologists, it may be one of the germiest spots on the plane . “Anything that people touch a lot is prone to getting contaminated because we carry a lot of germs on our hands,” says Kelly Reynolds, a professor, environmental microbiologist and public health resear...

Last year, Miffy —the sweet, no-frills Dutch bunny—turned 70. And instead of slowing down, she’s having a full-on comeback moment. What started as a classic children’s book character has quietly become a favorite among young adults who love soft, nostalgic minimalism. Hello, clean lines, cozy vibes and a sprinkle of childhood comfort. Now, Miffy is hopping back into the spotlight again, and just in time to make her way into Easter baskets. From toys and pajamas to keychains and even lip stain, the little bunny is popping up everywhere. Call it nostalgia or cuteness overload, but there’s definitely a lot of Miffy love going around. Here’s a quick look at the backstory behind this beloved bunny, along with a few of our favorite Miffy finds. Who is Miffy? (And why is she trending?) Miffy was created in 1955 by Dutch artist Dick Bruna, who first sketched the little rabbit to entertain his young son while they were on vacation. After a few early changes, Miffy settled into her now-iconi...

We’ve all had those absurdly stressful days (and weeks and … well, you get the idea) when go-tos like deep breathing and downward dogging just aren’t doing the trick. I know I can’t be the only one who thinks, If only there were a way to actually clear my brain and feel less overwhelmed . As it turns out, there’s a research-backed habit that really does alleviate stress: decluttering. Want some more good news? Just a little streamlining makes a big difference. “We think we have to be perfect, but done is better than perfect ,” says Los Angeles–based professional organizer Tracy McCubbin, author of Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want . And here’s the best news of all: You don’t have to spend all day doing it. Are you looking for an easy (I promise!) way to reduce your stress ? Ahead, I talked to McCubbin and Hollywood feng shui consultant Marie Diamond to find out why getting control of clutter is such a powerful calm-down...

Quick story! Back in 1997, Helen Hunt hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live and said during her monologue that she was honored to be starring in the movie As Good as It Gets with Jack Nicholson. One by one, cast members joined her onstage with their best Nicholson impressions. You know the hallmarks: the mischievous smile, the arched eyebrows, the twangy voice on the verge of rage or a snappy retort. Then, the sunglasses-wearing legend himself walked on to wild applause. In one second, he became the biggest and coolest celebrity in the room … if not all of New York City. Because here’s the truth that we all can handle: Nicholson’s unmistakable charisma is often imitated—but never, ever duplicated. Yet beyond the megawatt star power is an immensely talented actor with a six-decade career, 12 Oscar nominations and three wins to show for it. Credit his ability to imbue his characters with magnetism, intensity, masculinity and live-wire unpredictability—and to deliver some of t...