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Food News
Customers Are Boycotting Goya Foods After The Company’s CEO...
Goya, a popular food brand known as the premier source for authentic Latinx food, has been trending on Twitter since yesterday — but not in a good way. A
by Elly Belle

How To Sweat Less Guide
Boob Sweat Sucks. But We Have Solutions
There are many simple pleasures in the summer — eating a snow cone on a hot day, batting at a beach ball in the pool. But one major downside is the dread
by Molly Longman

Horoscope
Mercury Retrograde Doesn’t Deserve All The Hate
Mercury retrograde is one of the most talked-about transits in astrology. Even if you’re not into the cosmos, you know that when Mercury goes retrogr
by Elizabeth Gulino

Tattoos
12 Sibling Tattoos Your Parents Can’t Get Mad About
by Samantha Sasso

Mind
Harry Styles’ Strangely Sexy “Sleep Story” — A ...
I’m lying under my silky blue sheets, and Harry Styles is spelling the word l o v e in my ear. No, it’s not a dream — it’s modern technology. The F
by Molly Longman

Most Wanted
Try Pull-On Boxer Shorts For A Cool & Comfy Summer
by Emily Ruane

Style
SHEIN Apologizes For Selling Swastika Necklace
Just four days after fast fashion brand SHEIN was called out on Twitter for selling Muslim prayer mats as home decor with descriptions like “Fringe Trim
by Eliza Huber

Beauty
5 Razors That Actually Work — According To Our Editors
by Rachel Lubitz

News
Is The Trump Tower Black Lives Matter Mural Meaningful — Or Just ...
Even before the 2016 election, New York City’s Trump Tower has been a site of protest, with people gathering on Fifth Avenue to protest everything from g
by Elly Belle

Coronavirus
Face Shields: What To Know & Where To Buy Them
by Amanda Randone

Celebrity Beauty
Ava Phillippe Just Embraced Quarantine’s Breakout Hair Color
by Megan Decker

Style
Fenty’s Latest Drop Has ‘00s Going-Out Tops, Belly Chains & Anklets
At the beginning of June, Rihanna launched the first of three Fenty drops for the LVMH-backed luxury brand’s 6-20 collection. The series, according to a
by Eliza Huber

News
In Trump’s America, It’s No Surprise That The Supreme...
On its last decision day of 2020, the Supreme Court has delivered a 7-2 decision in favor of allowing subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s tax returns
by Elly Belle

Hair
6 Top-Rated Conditioners That Are Like A Long Drink Of Water For ...
by Megan Decker

Wellness
In Vogue Cover Story, Simone Biles Speaks Candidly About L...
Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of our time. She’s the most decorated gymnast — male or female — ever. Several gymnastic moves have be
by Mirel Zaman

Work & Money
For Black Women In Media, A “Dream Job” Is A Myth
Every time a Black woman hits my timeline with yet another horrifying account of workplace racism, images of my own rush to my head.
by Kathleen Newman-B...

Hair
I Had My First Post-Lockdown Haircut — Here’s Everything Yo...
When hair salons around the world first closed in March, many of us felt a wave of panic. What would become of our roots and split ends? Of course, a cut a
by Jacqueline Kilikita

Entertainment
You’ll Be Mad You’re Not Competing In This Sims Reali...
March’s sweeping shelter-in-place order triggered a spike in video game downloads and purchases. From Animal Crossing to Fortnite, we gave ourselves
by Michelle Santiago...

Style
Flame Print Is 2020’s Most Popular (& Relevant) Trend
As I write this, a petition is gaining traction, one that calls for Columbus — Ohio’s capital city named after Christopher Columbus — to be renamed ?
by Eliza Huber

Wellness
Karena Dawn’s Favorite Core Exercises For WFH Back Pain & More
by Elizabeth Gulino

Most Wanted
15 Chic-Minimalist Scores From The COS Super Sale
by Emily Ruane

News
116 Lawmakers Are Demanding An Immediate Reversal Of Trump’...
Almost three years ago to the day in July 2017, President Donald Trump tweeted that “the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender in
by Elly Belle

Work & Money
Canadian Media Is White AF — I Want A Mentor Who Has Felt That
Over a socially distant coffee this summer, my friend Soo Kim and I chatted about the reckoning that’s erupted in journalism — the dual crises of
by Sadiya Ansari

Style
How To Embroider Like A Stitching Pro, According To An Expert
Now more than four months into quarantine, you’ve likely tried many at-home activities, from learning how to tie-dye to working out to your mom’s old J
by Eliza Huber

Dedicated Feature
How To Feel Better About Having A Socially Distant Summer
There’s no question about it: We’re living in unprecedented times, and change is (finally) happening on all fronts — locally, nationally, and globall
by R29 Unbothered

Pets
The Pandemic Loss I Didn’t Expect
I used to half-joke that I needed a dog-sized BabyBjörn to help me escape the apocalypse with my cockapoo. Barley was not good on the leash, and even thou
by Deena Shanker

Coronavirus
Condoms Can Teach Us A Lot About Face Masks
I’ve been writing about the novel coronavirus for months now. So much about the pandemic and the public reaction to it has surprised me. Most of all, t
by Molly Longman

Horoscope
Mercury Retrograde Is Over — But Retroshade Is Here
The second Mercury retrograde of 2020 comes to a close on July 12 — phew. And the next one doesn’t start until October 13. While having a brea
by Elizabeth Gulino

Menstruation
Does Being Underwater Stop Your Period?
In high school, I would occasionally skip school when I had my period to spend the day hanging out in my bathtub. I mostly did it because I preferred bubbl
by Molly Longman

Wellness
The Best Underwear For Wicking Away Moisture (Down There)
by Karina Hoshikawa