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Tips for a stress-free holiday gathering for first-time hosts; Where electric cars could help save coal; 4 ways that older people can bolster or improve their mental health; A couple stumbled upon a 17-pound potato in their garden. It's probably the biggest spud in the world. ; Q&A: Nearing 100, Deborah Szekely is still a wellness guru and role model; These stunning images showcase the earth's fragile beauty; In Los Angeles, a new museum celebrates the art of moviemaking; These women and girls are bald. A photographer sees beauty and power.; Ted Metellus, born and raised in the Bronx, makes history as first Black NYC Marathon director ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Lori Irby) She brought tiny foster cats into her office at a retirement home. Residents found out — and kitten therapy began. Residents now play with kittens every Wednesday, therapy for both them and the newborn cats. By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   Tips for a stress-free holiday gathering for first-time hosts You don't have to throw the party your parents (or grandparents) did. This is your show. By Emily Heil and Jura Koncius ●  Read more »   Where electric cars could help save coal If carbon capture technology could be made economically feasible, the day could come when cars in North Dakota are powered not by gasoline but by electricity from strip-mined coal. By Will Englund ●  Read more »   4 ways that older people can bolster or improve their mental health A psychologist explains several approaches to relieve such feelings as depression, anxiety and other fears. By Jelena Kecmanovic ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A couple stumbled upon a 17-pound potato in their garden. It's probably the biggest spud in the world. They're waiting to hear back from Guinness World Records about the spud they named "Dug." By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   Q&A: Nearing 100, Deborah Szekely is still a wellness guru and role model The co-founder of the health resorts Golden Door and Rancho la Puerta insists you don't need to spend a lot to reap the benefits of a pampered retreat. By Katherine Ellison ●  Read more »   These stunning images showcase the earth's fragile beauty Photographer David Doubilet's new book is a career-spanning retrospective of his decades of extraordinary work. Perspective ●  By Kenneth Dickerman ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   In Los Angeles, a new museum celebrates the art of moviemaking Old and new coexist in a museum that pays tribute to Hollywood history — plus, you can make your own Oscars speech. By Courtney Lichterman ●  Read more »   These women and girls are bald. A photographer sees beauty and power. See the photos and read the stories behind six subjects in Abby Greenawalt's "Well Rounded" exhibit. The Lily ●  By Cathy Alter ●  Read more »   Ted Metellus, born and raised in the Bronx, makes history as first Black NYC Marathon director Metellus never dreamed he would be the director of such a personally meaningful event, but he said earning the job came as a result of loving the work and working alongside great people. By Andrew Golden ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out A Better Week for a 7-day email course that will help you conquer your calendar, get more done and find time for the things you care about. Sign up »

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