The latest Journal coverage on relationships, travel, cars, careers and the workplace. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle en-us Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:36:57 GMT http://online.wsj.com/img/wsj_sm_logo.gif https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle WP-WSJ-0004002265 The niche celebrities who bring “A Court of Thorns and Roses” to life have a rapt audience—with lots of opinions. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/court-of-thorns-and-roses-sarah-maas-audiobooks-336055c7?mod=rss_lifestyle Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Ellen Gamerman Jon Vertullo WP-WSJ-0003891448 Hiking miles across remote islands avoiding sheep manure and playing into sideways rain allowed us to discover the true origins of the game. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/golf-origins-scotland-hebrides-4d3b4636?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT James G. Reichert Hans Arvidsson WP-WSJ-0003923824 These October traditions weren’t always traditions. Here’s how some of them got started. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/candy-corn-halloween-traditions-history-0d487ec0?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Lisa Ward Eddie Adams/AP WP-WSJ-0003994393 Logan International Airport is looking for a “voice that feels like home.” For some Bostonians, it’s a chance at redemption. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/boston-logan-international-airport-voice-accent-968ad4e1?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Victoria Albert Massachusetts Port Authroity WP-WSJ-0004002847 There are lots of reasons it is hard to say no to a child whose heart is set on a stuffed animal collection. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/is-buying-every-7-stuffie-teaching-my-son-bad-money-habits-e2cfd3bf?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:48:00 GMT Veronica Dagher Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003982922 Audi deliberately kept the S5’s design understated, combining cost-effective body panels with V6-powered performance. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2026-audi-s5-review-17e5ce06?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Dan Neil Audi WP-WSJ-0003952551 Finding a great meal after midnight in New York isn’t as easy as it once was. But it’s still possible. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/new-york-city-restaurants-late-night-dining-302734ae?mod=rss_lifestyle Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Tony Perrottet Calla Kessler for WSJ WP-WSJ-0004005259 Plus, banks are cracking down on credit-card points junkies, and France became the poster child for debt woes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/aocs-ambition-is-growingbut-her-tactics-have-softened-8c2c7296?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:52:00 GMT Natasha Dangoor Nic Antaya/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0004002841 Rising food prices have placed new value on all-you-can-eat offerings. From Southern comfort food to Korean barbecue to Uzbek delicacies, these spots don’t skimp on portions—or flavor. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/all-you-can-eat-buffets-trend-0bac768a?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT Adam Chandler Eric Helgas for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003994977 After a dismal ski season across the American West, El Niño could bring on the powder this winter. Here are four mountains worth watching. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/what-el-nino-means-for-this-years-ski-season-02f3b8a0?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Caroline Tell Telluride Ski Resort WP-WSJ-0003999109 Plus, JetBlue goes kid-free, and American Express dilutes a hotel perk. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/say-goodbye-to-those-onerous-chores-at-airbnbs-56738a05?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:25:00 GMT Dawn Gilbertson ISTOCK WP-WSJ-0003999332 Readers challenged our columnist to take an affordable electric car on a route with less-than-ideal charging options. Here’s what happened. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/chevy-bolt-electric-vehicle-road-trip-e908d420?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT Christopher Mims TK WP-WSJ-0003953180 Designed to bridge the gap between watercraft and a fishing vessel, Yamaha’s CrossWave is a big, brawny, outrageous machine. Is it worth the hefty price tag? https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/yamaha-crosswave-pwc-review-dan-neil-4d3bb5cc?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Dan Neil Adam Amengual WP-WSJ-0003924841 The rock star and memoirist on his early near-death health issue, his passion for Chuck Berry and dressing up as Zorro for Halloween https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/alice-cooper-devil-on-my-shoulder-b6af1570?mod=rss_lifestyle Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:07:00 GMT Marc Myers Jenny Risher WP-WSJ-0003937665 Fiat’s all-electric Topolino isn’t fast and doesn’t get far. But the Italian company thinks it’s just the car some Americans need. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/fiat-topolino-dolce-vita-small-car-a6bf18bf?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Ryan Felton Josh Scott for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003921078 While top-tier supercars chase extreme aerodynamics, the Ferrari Amalfi offers a more accessible mix of stealth luxury and twin-turbo performance. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/ferrari-amalfi-2027-review-dd935f9d?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT Dan Neil Ferrari WP-WSJ-0003999916 Adults who often serve as vital caregivers confront what it means to welcome grandchildren later in life. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/older-grandparents-have-more-aches-and-painsand-more-money-for-grandkids-d1c4f76d?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Rachel Wolfe Leah Nash for the WSJ WP-WSJ-0003992295 Is bad behavior endemic to Greek life? Or are frats unfairly blamed? https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cornell-7-greek-like-5b40443f?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT WSJ Readers Angelina Katsanis/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003985807 Admitting you’re lonely used to carry social stigma. Now people bare their souls in classifieds-like posts in search of connections. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/how-to-find-friends-classifieds-tiktok-reddit-c9ac0a85?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Rachel Wolfe Aysia Totsch WP-WSJ-0003956602 The ‘American Way of Killing’ author on what his parents taught him, his passion for long-distance running and firing an AR-15. https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/malcolm-gladwell-american-way-of-killing-597db85f?mod=rss_lifestyle Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Marc Myers Shannon Greer WP-WSJ-0003982676 The Sisley co-founder on how outside investors can ruin focus, what she learned from Jackie Kennedy and why luck plays no part in quality. https://www.wsj.com/style/isabelle-dornano-sisley-family-66a3b967?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT Holly Peterson Oleg Covian WP-WSJ-0004003017 While factory employment is on the rise, a shift toward high-tech automation is creating roles with greater barriers to entry. https://www.wsj.com/business/u-s-manufacturing-is-adding-jobs-again-but-the-hiring-rules-have-changed-29171127?mod=rss_lifestyle Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Konrad Putzier Christopher Payne for WSJ WP-WSJ-0004004485 CEO Jeff Green used his supervoting power to approve the repricing of options over opposition from outside investors. https://www.wsj.com/business/how-trade-desk-rescued-executives-stock-options-from-a-dive-in-the-share-price-8c055b27?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:04:00 GMT Theo Francis Greg Doherty/Variety via Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003998464 Executive education programs are flourishing as business leaders seek additional training and a safe space to commiserate with their peers. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/why-ceos-go-back-to-school-after-making-it-to-the-top-c0eff4b0?mod=rss_lifestyle Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT Callum Borchers ELENA SCOTTI/WSJ;GETTY IMAGES;ISTOCK WP-WSJ-0003995307 https://www.wsj.com/business/the-ceo-who-turns-touchy-feely-leadership-into-profits-f899ccd4?mod=rss_lifestyle Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:57:00 GMT Lila MacLellan Zachary Linhares for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003984370 Hundreds of executives have flocked to St. Louis to learn how the Gunds’ family business thrives by putting workers before short-term profits. https://www.wsj.com/business/bosses-want-the-secrets-of-the-family-firm-that-has-never-had-a-layoff-in-75-years-ac608165?mod=rss_lifestyle Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Allison Pohle Zachary Linhares SB11731860033393033389604593286890902647614 My ‘Big Lebowski’ sweater is a study in signaling theory. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-dudes-guide-to-making-friends-63fbc485?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:46:00 GMT Mike Kerrigan Alamy SB10553546939527494218504593527913240007942 Constant warnings of collapse desensitize us to real dangers. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/this-is-no-social-crisis-0cc11e99?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:58:00 GMT Bruce Gilley Yoav Ginsburg/Zuma Press SB11676206231181634135104593523572518338336 Does being noisier mean one is right? https://www.wsj.com/opinion/we-are-all-loud-these-days-9f504460?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:00 GMT Adam Gray/Getty Images SB11676206231181634135104593524003403381468 Can a state impose its views on religious schools? The Supreme Court will decide. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/government-money-secular-strings-f0f7baee?mod=rss_lifestyle Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT Nathan Diament Becket SB10865903614445404644304593520760592192062 The quiet car was common decency. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/does-anyone-have-travel-etiquette-anymore-acdfe546?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:00 GMT Adam Gray/Getty Images SB11676206231181634135104593519721277103456 The federal tax-credit scholarship program will help Jewish parents protect their children from antisemitism. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/a-democratic-convert-to-school-choice-750f773d?mod=rss_lifestyle Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:19:00 GMT Jared Moskowitz Gerald Herbert/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003993215 Plus, the Silicon Valley job requiring three years of 24/7 hustle and the unsealed NFL memo that reveals how recruiters really size up executives. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/a-princeton-ph-d-his-two-year-job-search-and-still-no-job-2b25a952?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:57:00 GMT Vanessa Fuhrmans Dan Krauss / DanK Haus Productions/www.dankraussphoto.com WP-WSJ-0003866529 People are more willing than we believe to agree to our requests. The trick is knowing how to ask. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/how-to-ask-colleagues-agree-requests-72231479?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT Vanessa Bohns Jon Krause for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003984424 Bosses in tech and beyond are getting radically candid about the long hours they want from job seekers. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/the-silicon-valley-job-that-demands-three-years-of-24-7-hustle-d335a7bc?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT Chip Cutter Katherine Bindley Sean Havey WP-WSJ-0003956961 Too often, managers jump in themselves to solve problems. Here are three steps to giving workers real authority to get the job done. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/employee-autonomy-9d72095e?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:57:00 GMT Sabina Nawaz Chris Gash for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003973792 Plus, the race to fill next summer’s $50,000 internships and why rogue pilots are the safety threat that no one knows how to stop. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/mckinsey-is-putting-ai-avatars-in-the-interview-room-c463ca73?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:55:00 GMT Vanessa Fuhrmans Michael Nagle/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003961500 American Vinny Mauri, who runs most of his miles at his local gym, is a top contender in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. https://www.wsj.com/sports/the-breakout-marathon-star-who-trains-on-a-planet-fitness-treadmill-6f422543?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:03:00 GMT Rachel Bachman Mercy Health Glass City Marathon WP-WSJ-0003910302 Max-cushion shoes are all the rage. But some doctors worry they could pose long-term risks to feet, ankles, knees or hips. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/fitness/shoes-cushion-feet-health-8f5d83a8?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Kate Murphy Klaas Verplancke for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003924466 Many are flexing gleefully, including Matt Damon’s arm double in “The Odyssey” Devyn Dalton. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/fitness/womens-biceps-odyssey-devyn-dalton-13e71b35?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Caitlin Carlson Logan Jackson for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003904540 Low-impact workouts are testing the strength of men accustomed to bench-presses and burpees. I gave them a try. It didn’t go well. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/fitness/gym-bros-pilates-solidcore-classes-b3b0e5d5?mod=rss_lifestyle Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT Jamie Waters Sabrina Walker WP-WSJ-0003794592 From marathon training to tracking office angst, health obsessives are linking their data to chatbots to build hyperpersonalized coaches. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-datamaxxers-feeding-their-every-health-move-to-ai-df0af9b5?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT Natalie Kaufman Tina Li Emil Lendof/WSJ, iStock WP-WSJ-0003995072 Across the U.S., mostly male clubhouses have become family-friendly facilities with waterslides, wellness programs and karaoke, saving a cratering industry in the process. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/country-clubs-are-getting-less-exclusiveand-more-fun-c5f410c5?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT Jessica Flint Grey Oaks Country Club WP-WSJ-0003996067 A musician’s high-pitched, comically simple rap has taken over the clubhouse and become a symbol of the team’s unlikely rise. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/music/world-series-milwaukee-brewers-foenem-song-be307ae5?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Esther Zuckerman Mason Berndt WP-WSJ-0003992974 They spent $1,000 in 2015 for a ‘timeless ticket.’ When they went to cash in for the World Series, the payoff was underwhelming. https://www.wsj.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-world-series-timeless-ticket-be91b6c6?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jared Diamond Patrick McDermott/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003725703 An analysis of earnings calls over 10 years finds that inviting others to speak makes an executive seem more cooperative and collaborative. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/future-ceo-signals-b527f070?mod=rss_lifestyle Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Lisa Ward Rob Dobi for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003988553 Kyndall “Fire” Magyar spends very long days jumping from game-show host to party planner to problem solver. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/carnival-jubilee-cruise-director-kyndall-fire-magyar-49047157?mod=rss_lifestyle Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Jacob Passy Jeff Lautenberger for WSJ WP-WSJ-0004002841 Rising food prices have placed new value on all-you-can-eat offerings. From Southern comfort food to Korean barbecue to Uzbek delicacies, these spots don’t skimp on portions—or flavor. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/all-you-can-eat-buffets-trend-0bac768a?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT Adam Chandler Eric Helgas for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003995072 Across the U.S., mostly male clubhouses have become family-friendly facilities with waterslides, wellness programs and karaoke, saving a cratering industry in the process. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/country-clubs-are-getting-less-exclusiveand-more-fun-c5f410c5?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT Jessica Flint Grey Oaks Country Club WP-WSJ-0003982922 Audi deliberately kept the S5’s design understated, combining cost-effective body panels with V6-powered performance. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2026-audi-s5-review-17e5ce06?mod=rss_lifestyle Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Dan Neil Audi WP-WSJ-0003994977 After a dismal ski season across the American West, El Niño could bring on the powder this winter. Here are four mountains worth watching. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/what-el-nino-means-for-this-years-ski-season-02f3b8a0?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT Caroline Tell Telluride Ski Resort WP-WSJ-0003973937 The cook, author and TV personality shows us her New York apartment, which doubles as the set of her new podcast, and shares why even she opts for store-bought cheesecake sometimes https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/ina-garten-happy-hour-podcast-barefoot-contessa-4478fb7c?mod=rss_lifestyle Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT Nora Knoepflmacher Christina Holmes for WSJ CRED-3142 These are tested and vetted markdowns you won’t want to miss. https://www.wsj.com/buyside/shopping-holidays/deals-sales/best-deals-right-now?mod=rss_lifestyle Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:59:00 GMT Buy Side from WSJ Staff CRED-3346 Why one restaurant chef ditched her whetstone for this updated sharpener. https://www.wsj.com/buyside/home-products-decor/kitchen/horl-2-rolling-knife-sharpener-review?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:21:00 GMT Christa Glennie CRED-12906 Here’s why the Pepper Cannon won me over. https://www.wsj.com/buyside/home-products-decor/kitchen/mannkitchen-pepper-cannon-review?mod=rss_lifestyle Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:39:00 GMT Nick Guy