November/December 2024

According to family legend, Harry D. Weed of Canastota, New York, got his idea for chains when he saw drivers wrapping their tires with ropes to improve their traction.

Surrounded by young, tipsy, hopeful college students, a middle-aged single mom finds herself again.

You can see the country music superstar perform in Las Vegas, but don’t bring your cellphone.

Our feet are the most overworked — and overlooked — parts of the human body.

Don Schoendorfer’s nonprofit delivers more than free wheelchairs to people in developing countries. It delivers dignity and hope — and transforms lives.

Nobody buys or sells or creates anything at the Walt Disney studios without the okay and involvement of the big man himself.

As the beloved tradition of The National Dog Show passes the 20-year mark, the Thanksgiving Day mainstay remains as popular as ever.

Our celebrity chef shares his best tips for hosting a hassle-free party.

One year after the assassination, one man pays humble tribute to President Kennedy.

For centuries, civilizations revolved around relationships that our modern world too often forgets.

During the Civil War, people were mistrustful when the government introduced paper money.

What can we do to prevent our cats from scratching our furniture?

The inventor, philosopher, and elder statesman of the American Revolution never gave up on his first love — publishing.

Can you guess these state capitals?

Campaign pins live a short life as shows of support for a candidate, but a much longer life as collectibles.

Is America ready for a part-time pastor president?

Enjoy a colorful dip with a spicy Egyptian kick

When they’re not bringing you stories from around the nation, the editors at the Post are always reading. Here are some of the books they’re enjoying this fall.

Pervasive fears of a literacy crisis are largely a result of skewed views on why and what people should read.

Her fifth solo album established Ronstadt as one of the best female voices in folk, rock, and alternative country.

If counting penguins and sorting mail at the world’s most remote post office sounds exciting, this job’s for you.

It’s no illusion: A growing number of magicians are taking to the stage.