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Others TestedThese were effective, but not as consistently so as the above picks. I’d still encourage others to try since bodies react differently to the active ingredients in these over-the-counter sleep aids.Photograph: Molly HigginsAGZ Nightly Sleep Support for $99: I tested AGZ’s chocolate and mint flavors, which come with a frother, and you can blend the powder with water or milk, either warm or cold (although I think it tastes the best with milk, like a frothy hot cocoa). The drink doesn’t taste overly sweet and has a nice, rich chocolate taste. The mix is melatonin-free, instead with adaptogens, herbs,…

Is there such a thing as the best notebook? Probably not. Notebooks are not a one-size-fits-all commodity. If none of these quite tilt your pen, here are some general things to look for in a paper notebook.Paper quality: High-quality paper will improve your writing experience. That said, what constitutes high-quality paper depends a lot on your writing device. For example, heavy ink pens, like fountain pens, will require thicker paper to avoid ghosting (when the ink soaks through), while coarser paper might be better for sketching with a soft pencil. (Much of this depends on personal preference too.) If you’re…

Jan 25, 2026, 09:59 PM ETMELBOURNE, Australia — Jessica Pegula’s Australian Open campaign through the first three rounds had been built on unrivaled composure and smart tennis. On Monday, she added something else: A statement.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe world No. 6 didn’t just beat defending champion and close friend Madison Keys on Rod Laver Arena, she completely dismantled her game with intelligence and discipline, showing a level of tactical nous that feels every bit like a player who is ready to win a Grand Slam.The 31-year-old advanced to the quarterfinals in Melbourne with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over 9th-seed Keys to…

Vimeo was hit by a massive round of layoffs this past week, according to a report by Business Insider. Staffers posting on various social media sites that the layoffs impacted most of the company, including the entire video team. Vimeo is a video-hosting platform, so that sounds bad.The layoffs are the latest restructuring by Bending Spoons, the Milan-based tech conglomerate that acquired Vimeo for $1.38 billion in an all-cash deal that closed in the latter half of 2025. While Bending Spoons may be unknown to many, it’s quietly become one of the tech industry’s most prolific buyers, now owning Meetup,…

People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo.Maydays | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed ongoing geopolitical concerns.On Sunday stateside, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Ottawa if it signed a trade deal with China.”Canada respects our engagements, our commitments. We have commitments under CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) that not to pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies without prior notification. We have no intention of doing that with China or…

For some people, coloring their hair is as integral to their sense of self as, say, their regular workout or slicking on a layer of lipstick. According to the experts, though, there is a specific number of times to dye your hair per year, before you start risking scalp, strand, and even skin issues.What impact does regular hair coloring have?Dermatologist Dr. Zhao Zhaoming breaks down exactly what the maximum frequency to try and stick to is, as well as which hair colors are potentially more damaging.Scalp and hair damage“Most people are unaware of the risks that dyeing their hair poses…

In recent months, some of the major players in science fiction and popular culture have been taking firmer stances against generative AI. Separate decisions by San Diego Comic-Con and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) illustrate the depth of AI opposition within some creative communities — though they’re certainly not the only ones, with music distribution platform Bandcamp also recently banning generative AI. Back in December, when SFWA announced that it was updating its rules for the Nebula Awards. Works written entirely by large language models would not be eligible, while authors who used LLMs “at any point…

Even though his Los Angeles Rams fell short in Sunday’s NFC title game, Matthew Stafford just finished a season playing arguably his best football ever. He enjoyed career highs in touchdown passes (46), passing success rate (54.4 percent), and passer rating (109.2). He also had his second-lowest interception percentage (1.3). There’s a reason he’s going to be the likely 2025 NFL MVP.At the same time, Stafford now has 17 NFL seasons under his belt. He’s thrown nearly 8,800 passes, taken 525 sacks, and was dealing with reportedly serious back injuries before this current season began. (It’s worth noting Stafford has…

The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl LX. For those of you who just can’t with Roman numerals, that’s Super Bowl 60, and it’s taking place this year at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on February 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.Like all other Sunday Night Football games this season, the championship game will be broadcast on Super Bowl Sunday on NBC, and will stream live on Peacock. And it’s not just the game that we’re excited for, either. This year’s halftime performer is singer and rapper Bad Bunny, and there will…

As Winter Storm Fern continues to bring icy temperatures and snow across North America from New Mexico to Maine, air travel is taking a record hit. A total of 11,016 flights have been canceled in the United States as of 4 p.m. ET on Sunday according to FlightAware data. Per Bloomberg, that’s the highest number of cancellations since the pandemic. The winter storm began on Friday and has gradually moved eastward. On Saturday, 4,104 flights were canceled, up from just 690 on Friday. The storm is expected to continue hitting parts of the Northeast through Monday. There are already 2,465…