A Quirky and Complete Diamond-Ring Guide
Other gems may be bigger, but no bauble carries as much weight as the engagement rock. Here, all you need to know about one of the most coveted stones. Plus: 10 Great Moments in Sparklers, as well as how to find your perfect setting.
A Long Summer Weekend in Stockholm
Stockholm has shaken off its sleepy demeanor with a wave of new art venues and restaurants. Here’s where to eat, sleep, shop, gallery hop and soak up the extra hours of sunshine.
An Unexpected Sale for a Greenwich Village Townhouse
A couple paid $19.2 million for this multi-family building with plans to convert it into two homes. Instead, they accepted a buyer’s unsolicited offer of $31 million.
How to Rank the Restaurant Rankings
In a crowded field, choosing a best-of list on which to base your reservation can be a maddening exercise. Here’s a handy breakdown of the restaurant rankings currently carrying weight.
9 Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
It’s his day. Why not at least momentarily indulge Pop’s things-were-so-much-better-when fixation with these 9 retro, but fully modern, gifts?
The Chevy SS: A Fine Sports Sedan That Faces Extinction
The Chevy SS, sometimes called a ‘four-door Camaro,’ offers a lot of bang for the buck. Unfortunately, you won’t see it around for much longer.
Posh Laundry Rooms to Make Dirty Clothes (Almost) Enjoyable
Multiple washers and dryers, rotary irons and steaming cabinets make chores easier.
The Ultimate Staycation? A Second Home in the Same City
Busy with work schedules and wary of weekend traffic, some homeowners are buying second homes in the same city as their primary residence.
How to Turn a Vintage Sofa Into a Statement Piece
Designers take a post-modern approach to decidedly unminimalist sofas, making chic pieces of castoffs.
Eureka, a Cult Wine That Lives Up to Its Hype
Sommeliers approach Clos Rougeard’s Cabernet Franc on bended knee, said one wine professional. Columnist Lettie Teague travels to the Loire Valley’s Saumur region to see if it’s worthy of the adoration.
How Jason Day Approached the Summit of Golf
The driver and putter are his most dangerous weapons, but better approach shots have been the biggest difference for the world No. 1.
PGA Tour Moves Event From Trump Doral to Mexico
Trump National Doral Miami resort will be left without a PGA Tour event for the first time in more than half a century.
Your Cheat Sheet for the NBA Finals
Haven’t been following the NBA playoffs? Jason Gay has provided some talking points for basketball’s epic NBA Finals rematch between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sir…Sir! You Need to Call the ‘Other’ Time Warner
Angry customers, protesters, even stock investors, routinely confuse Time Warner Cable with Time Warner Inc., which have been separate companies since 2009.
An Alternative to the Department Store
As big-box retailers fold up their tents, what’s a dedicated bricks-and-mortar shopper to do?
Letters From Ethiopia and a Window to the Past
How a businessman reaches back to retrieve memories of a childhood abroad.
Meet The Internet’s Best Productivity Tool: If This Then That
Better known as IFTTT, the simple service makes your favorite apps work together. Geoffrey A. Fowler shares the geek world’s best-kept secret.
A New Wrinkle in Summer Style: Lots of Linen
From Uniqlo to J. Crew to Rag & Bone, linen appears in every color and at every price; can wrinkles be avoided?
The Tragic Side of Weddings
As the busy wedding month of June begins, Amanda Foreman looks at the darker side of weddings, from Lord Byron’s to “Game of Thrones.”
Behind the Making of an ‘It’ Dress
Milly turned its Selena dress into a best-seller by tracking social media, speeding up production and other tricks; What Solange Knowles wants.
The Ice-Cream Party Done Right
Ice cream and summer go hand in hand. How to make the party go off without a hitch. (Hint: stock up on the basics of vanilla and chocolate.)
Homes in the Cities That Made the NBA Conference Finals
A look at top properties on the market in Toronto, San Francisco, Oklahoma City and Rocky River, Ohio.
Dial Down the Stress of Prom
With teens’ average spending on prom approaching $1,000, more schools and families are taking the pressure off and making prom inclusive, casual and low-key.
America’s Must-See Natural Wonder Is Getting a $40 Million Makeover
Once a honeymoon mecca, than a kitschy playground, New York state’s Niagara Falls may be on the precipice of a major comeback
A Runner, After Injury, Starts From Zero as a Swimmer
Cristina Mariani-May, co-chief executive of family-owned Banfi Vintners, jumped right into an unfamiliar sport and learned the value of cross-training.
Larry King on His Path From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills
The talk-show host reflects on his mother’s struggles, and life below the poverty line
The Best Picnic Baskets
Tote a tonier picnic with these space-efficient, place-setting-packed baskets.
The Spiffy Hawaiian Shirt Is Back for Summer
Aloha shirts are no longer the punch line to a bad joke. The breezy top is returning to its refined roots and making a comeback as an alternative to bright polos and T-shirts
U.S. Soccer Files Defense Against Equal-Pay Complaint
The federation reiterated its position that the World Cup champion U.S. women are among the best compensated female soccer players in the world.
The Great NHL Debate: Is It a Sweater or a Jersey?
How the hockey uniform is described draws a line between traditionalists and newbies as well as Canadians and Americans.
Is ‘American Ninja Warrior’ the Future of Sports?
Legacy games like baseball and football are fighting to recruit and retain younger viewers. But for the cult hit “American Ninja Warrior,” the biggest obstacles are on the course.
Louisville’s Secret Past: Disco-Ball-Building Boomtown
City boosters erect a 2,300-pound mirrored monument to Louisville’s era as America’s capital of disco-ball manufacturing.
After the Coffee Meeting, a Little Rock-Climbing
Mountaineer hits the road to promote Colorado’s outdoor-recreation industry, doesn’t forget the paddle board and climbing gear.
Lose at the French Open? Blame It on the Rain
No one wants to play Grand Slam tennis in the rain. But the winners at the French Open on Tuesday liked it a lot better than the losers.
Warriors Roll Thunder, Return to NBA Finals
In Game 7, Golden State unleashed one last outburst of their unadulterated basketball bliss, enough to beat Oklahoma City and set up a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Schadenfreude in Seattle
For fans of the SuperSonics, who relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, the Thunder’s collapse in the Western Conference finals was a moment to cherish.
Dear Apple, Please Make the iPhone Smarter
With Google, Amazon and Facebook creating better services for the iPhone and beyond, tech columnist Joanna Stern says it’s time Apple steps up its game.
Big, Beachy-Keen Towels for Summer Fun
Treat yourself to a big, luxurious beach towel that will make you smile every time you spread it out on the sand or swaddle yourself post-swim
A Ford That Doubles as a Movie Star
A 1967 Country Squire station wagon serves as a period-piece prop.
AOL Co-Founder Steve Case’s Favorite Gadgets
Steve Case on walking while working, smart playlists and why he doesn’t read People magazine.
Oatmeal for Dinner and Frozen Yogurt for Breakfast
Marketers are pushing us to eat foods at nontraditional times of the day to boost their sales; Oatmeal goes with tomatoes and cheddar cheese; Yogurt gets flavored with hot peppers.
How TSA Cut Waits for Memorial Day Weekend
A temporary surge of screeners and a new command center helped over the holiday, but the steps may not stop major summer travel delays.
Can’t Stand Your Commute? It’s All in Your Head.
A new study finds that people who use their commuting time wisely, to think about the day ahead and how it fits in their career plans, feel more satisfied in their jobs.
Tennis Match-Fixing Probe Clears Players
Amid talk of gambling in tennis, an investigation into a suspected match exonerates the participants.
Pau Gasol May Skip Rio Due to Zika Concerns
Pau Gasol is considering not playing at the Olympics because of the Zika virus.
Baylor Names Grobe Interim Football Coach
Baylor announced the hiring of Jim Grobe as acting football coach Monday, a move designed to bring stability to the troubled program.
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