THE INSTIGATOR

How Miranda July starts again.

BLAME GAME

“Baby Reindeer” and Under the Bridge.”

AMERICAN CHRONICLES - THE RIGHT TO HUG

Children are fighting to visit their parents in county jails.

PERSONAL HISTORY - TABULA RASA

THE WORDLE PHILOSOPHY

A REPORTER AT LARGE - CONVICTION

Lucy Letby, the most notorious nurse in Britain, was found guilty of killing seven babies. Did she do it?

LOADED

We used to think the rich had a social function. What are they good for now?

OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Zemlinsky, Schulhoff; and other neglected Jewish composers of Central Europe.

BOOKS - FORGET IT

A neuropsychologist says that we're thinking about memory all wrong.

A CRITIC AT LARGE - OFF THE LEASH

The wacky and wonderful world of the Westminster Dog Show.

NEIGHBORLY

My name is Margaret Jo Stinson, and I’d like to share my own perspective on this sort of thing.

Consolation

Five years before my mother died, we had a violent argument—a thing that had never happened before.

THE BEST GUY IN THE WORLD

From the very start, our rescue pup sensed what we needed from him.

YOUR BED OR MINE?

Doctors and sleep pros tackle the thorny question of where Pepper should sleep.

SPLISH, SPLASH

Before you let your pup dive into the deep end, here's how to help her get on swimmingly in the water.

EXPLORING THE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF HAVING A DOG

Who gives the best warm fuzzies? That little furball curled up at your feet right now.

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE GETTING A DOG

She will change your world-in ways you can and can't imagine. Most important to both of you: building trust.

CHOW TIME

Make sure your dog is getting all the nutrition she needs.

THINGS PEOPLE DO THAT DOGS CAN'T STAND

Do you hug her? Dress her up? Rush through her walks? You may be getting on your pet's nerves.

SAVING MONEY ON DOG EXPENSES

Your pup can run up the bills, but we're here to help with some wallet-friendly tips and tricks.

THE RIGHT STUFF

Calling all puppy parents: Have you consulted our vet-approved checklist for all things dog?

NO GOING BACK

How a big, needy foster dog (who was afraid of everything) gained confidence, won over his new family, and inspired this touching, pandemic-era essay.

A POSITIVE BOND BETWEEN YOUR PUP AND YOUR KIDS

Start the work before your first meet-and-greet.

THE PERFECT COMPANION

Energizer bunny? Couch potato? Furry? Smooth? The pup that fits you.

A RUNNING START

Your dream jogging buddy has four legs and a fur coat, and she's ready to go.

HOME ALONE

A training pro offers advice to prep your pet for solo time.

BASIC TRAINING

Be consistent. Make it fun. And bring lots of treats.

Practically Perfect

Ingeniows design tricksiturn thig\Jacksonville, Florida, homefintoia kid-friendly neighborhood gem.

CREATIVE LICENSE

A Nashville ranch's palette feels personal and harmonious with the outdoors.

High Impact

For a family keen on modernizing their stately D.C. home, one designer zeroed in on unifying moments.

LIGHT HOUSE

A century-old Missouri grande dame warms up and wows-with an unlikely muse.