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. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:41:11 GMT http://online.wsj.com/img/wsj_sm_logo.gif https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle WP-WSJ-0003654034 The Knicks could clinch their first NBA Championship in decades on Saturday. For some fans, that basketball fever dream is creating a wedding nightmare. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/they-had-their-weddings-all-planned-out-then-came-knicks-in-5-c4e14845 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:34:00 GMT Jennifer Calfas Andrew Hatch/Brothers Creative WP-WSJ-0003635144 Plus, airfare inflation and a new Delta perk. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/get-ready-for-world-cup-travel-hassles-bd9e2670 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:25:00 GMT Dawn Gilbertson Dawn Gilbertson/WSJ WP-WSJ-0003646750 Forty-eight reasons why the city preparing for the finals is the best place to watch the tournament https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/best-world-cup-bars-food-new-york-city-07f0dc64 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:10:00 GMT Adam Chandler Nick Mafi Sebastian Modak Christopher Testani for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003649586 Convent boarding houses are affordable and clean, but there are rules: curfews, chores and sometimes nuns who vet boyfriends. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/rent-is-so-high-new-yorkers-are-living-with-nuns-00dac324 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT Anvee Bhutani Lucía Vázquez for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003613328 The hope is that it can help people produce better work, while preventing burnout and turnover. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/what-is-microshifting-workday-productivity-be5d150f Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tara Weiss Alice Piaggio for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003646098 Spaces such as the Portal Lounge give travelers the chance to play everything from “Mario Kart” to “Minecraft” before their flight. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/the-airport-lounges-where-videogames-are-more-important-than-drinks-a0d10ddf Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT Dawn Gilbertson Bridget Bennett for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003513304 Watch as David Grutman plays a game of ‘Luck vs. Skill’ for The WSJ Money Interview. https://www.wsj.com/business/david-grutman-luck-vs-skill-03494908 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT Gunjan Banerji Nikki Walker Issac Mead-Long WP-WSJ-0003645639 There are five at the Faena New York’s 17,000-square-foot wellness center—along with four saunas, art installations and a giant shea-butter wheel. https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/tierra-santa-healing-house-faena-new-york-spa-3b01069f Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:45:00 GMT Faena New York WP-WSJ-0003638273 Hotels in Canada and Mexico are scoring higher occupancy rates, reflecting cheaper overall costs and backlash against U.S. visa policies. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/america-is-already-losing-the-world-cup-for-hotel-bookings-f8fb8694 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT Kate King Kevin Sousa/Imagn Images/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003640212 Pope Leo’s visit this week will mark a milestone for an architectural wonder whose wild popularity grates on some locals. https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/barcelonas-sagrada-familia-nears-completionand-inflames-a-tourism-backlash-ae32e57b Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT Margherita Stancati Manu Brabo for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003624176 Plus, the future of American capitalism, Wall Street’s unwritten style rules and the movies to watch this summer. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/parents-arent-waiting-to-pass-down-wealth-fd615a4a Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:15:00 GMT Cristina Lourosa-Ricardo Vicky Graybill WP-WSJ-0003638166 A boom in sales of high-performance cars creates demand for places to drive them. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/not-your-fathers-country-club-here-come-the-private-racetracks-93ccfd03 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT Sean McLain Singer Drivers Club WP-WSJ-0003513035 E-motos aren’t street-legal, but they are drawing newbies to an industry thirsty for young riders. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/the-new-rebel-motorcycle-isnt-a-harley-its-an-electric-dirt-bike-5d259404 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT John Keilman Arturo Olmos for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003634651 With the spacious GV80, Hyundai Motor Group furthers its ambition to rule the premium SUV market. Dan Neil is—mostly—smitten. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2026-genesis-gv80-review-dan-neil-691c925e Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT Dan Neil Genesis Motor WP-WSJ-0003617830 The Blazer EV SS, a performance version of Chevy’s all-electric crossover, is a little odd-looking—and super speedy https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2026-chevy-blazer-ev-ss-review-2aaad4ca Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Dan Neil Chevolet WP-WSJ-0003587315 The Maextro, which runs on Huawei technology, parks by itself and costs about $173,000 with extras such as a 40-inch screen. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/its-chinas-answer-to-a-rolls-royceand-its-stuffed-with-gadgets-ef27bdf9 Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT Peter Landers Fang Dongxu/Utuku/Zuma Press WP-WSJ-0003648904 With birth rates in steep decline, marriage falling out of fashion and the future of MAGA up in the air, Turning Point USA held its annual women’s leadership conference. https://www.wsj.com/style/turning-point-usa-womens-summit-erika-kirk-97abb601 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:00 GMT Kara Voght Eli Durst for WSJ. Magazine WP-WSJ-0003607436 The former outfielder and manager on his parents’ lessons, Ted Williams’s book and why he prizes his Gold Glove Award. https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/dusty-baker-memoir-f7b3a12b Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Marc Myers Michael Zagaris WP-WSJ-0003502550 Fertility rates in the country have been dropping. Here’s how to understand what that means. https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/us-fertility-rate-impact-f8024b33 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT Heidi Mitchell Miriam Martincic for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003637609 In an excerpt from his new book, the vice president reflects on how the death of the young conservative activist influenced his family to embrace a new life. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-book-excerpt-fatherhood-080541c7 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT JD Vance rebecca noble/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003607408 The “Masters of the Universe” actor shares her passion for horror films, her fear of crawl spaces and her breakthrough role on “Mad Men.” https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/alison-brie-masters-of-the-universe-3b26dfef Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Marc Myers Chris Pizzello/Invision/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003339604 Leaders say they want direct reports to tell them the truth. But they don’t make it easy. https://www.wsj.com/cio-journal/employee-feedback-bosses-questions-c6a6dbfa Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT Sabina Nawaz Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003646217 What your former co-workers think of you could land you a job or torpedo your chances. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-companies-use-backdoor-job-references-to-counter-ai-fb334e28 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT Callum Borchers Van Santen & Bolleurs for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003647116 Plus, how AI will change the job market and WSJ’s inaugural ranking of the Best Companies for the Future. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/why-more-workers-are-microshifting-36cea782 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:03:00 GMT Conor Grant Alice Piaggio for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003583243 How 16 top economists think AI will change the job market, and how to prepare. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/economists-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-work-and-ai-f59311e9 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Audrey Valbuena Justin Lahart Te-Ping Chen WSJ WP-WSJ-0003634683 The World Cup is a logistical highwire act for the man in charge of scheduling flights at American. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/world-cup-soccer-american-airlines-32bc8d3f Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT Dean Seal patricia de melo moreira/AFP/Getty Images SB11169353184527684034304593164191851426524 Who needs one when your smartphone can rouse you from sleep? https://www.wsj.com/opinion/time-runs-out-for-the-alarm-clock-261996dd Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:23:00 GMT Brenda Cronin iStock SB11612109202872253610604593256430283667500 Taking federal money has made the Catholic Church a handmaid of the welfare state. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/welfare-grants-in-the-collection-box-537bd6eb Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:23:00 GMT Stephen Ford Chris Beckett/ZUMA Press SB11612109202872253610604593255083964404590 Young men raised on video games lack a work ethic and preparation for the job market. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/we-train-boys-for-entertainment-not-work-76264f70 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:00 GMT Getty SB11612109202872253610604593255081415565530 One appeal of AI as a religion is that it offers immediate answers on a screen. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/god-of-instant-gratification-2961d35d Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:29:00 GMT Getty SB11663876111318873349504593252633507059170 Trump isn’t the first president to hold an extravaganza on his own major birthday. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/from-marilyn-monroe-to-ufc-freedom-250-68886ece Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:59:00 GMT Tevi Troy John McDonnell/Associated Press SB12305293605687003550804593248620927340006 The treatment of Jews since Oct. 7, 2023, reminds me of the cruel shunning of my classmate Charles. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/a-simple-unified-theory-of-antisemitism-cf84eceb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:05:00 GMT Joel Engel Aurelien Morissard/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003638379 More employers are requiring weigh-ins, app tracking and health coaching before approving GLP-1s for losing weight—or dropping coverage altogether. https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/your-weight-loss-drugs-are-next-on-the-corporate-chopping-block-19ec05bd Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT Peter Loftus Ray A. Smith Daisy Korpics/WSJ WP-WSJ-0003619578 An invisible barrier is keeping many Americans from getting ahead—the midcareer stall. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/white-collar-workers-career-nyu-study-a81a7d9c Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lindsay Ellis Daisy Korpics/WSJ; Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003616658 Christoph Schweizer points to higher revenues and head count in response to predictions that the technology is killing his industry. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-is-changing-how-consultants-get-paidand-much-more-bcgs-ceo-says-c009b111 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:51:00 GMT Chip Cutter Cayce Clifford for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003610516 The job for some can be unpredictable and lonely. But for others, it offers travel, friendship, and a whiff of glamour. https://www.wsj.com/economy/the-lucrative-life-of-a-jet-setting-traveling-nurse-64f0b897 Wed, 27 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT Jeanne Whalen Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJ; source images: Brandy Pinkerton,Gracie Schulte, Sabrina Ramdat WP-WSJ-0003591436 What companies expect their newest and youngest workers can do for them is evolving as fast as the technology itself, a new report shows. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/ai-entry-level-jobs-graduates-595cee28 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:21:00 GMT Lindsay Ellis . WP-WSJ-0003635427 The actor and host brings a gallon jug of water with him everywhere. https://www.wsj.com/style/terry-crews-routine-workout-wife-740612a7 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Esther Zuckerman Trae Patton/NBC/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003569974 Famous and powerful men have discovered that the key to a long, healthy life may be rock-solid glutes. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/fitness/glutes-men-longevity-hockey-butt-9c02666d Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT Chavie Lieber Amanda Chen/WSJ, Jack Mitchell/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003561132 An annual tradition called the Great Saunter has blown up, creating headaches for organizers and new obstacles for walkers. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/great-saunter-walk-around-manhattan-new-york-city-daaa7f0b Thu, 14 May 2026 15:50:00 GMT Annabelle Williams Alicia O'Connor WP-WSJ-0003526306 Road runners are heading for the dirt, and shoe brands are building a new footwear category to meet them there. https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/trail-running-footwear-9d39a2c6 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT Ashley Mateo Michelle Evans WP-WSJ-0003534386 Sabastian Sawe’s record run in London is propelled by supershoes, but also a radical rethink of race-day eating. https://www.wsj.com/sports/the-2-hour-marathon-barrier-gets-smashed-sabastian-sawe-c289c9f5 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:16:00 GMT Jason Gay John Walton/PA Wire/ZUMA Press WP-WSJ-0003642033 A lakefront homeowner likened his neighbor’s shoreline walks to a home invasion in a dispute that could go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/dog-walker-dentist-legal-fight-428eab8a Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mariah Timms Caleb Alvarado for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003589152 This new ranking also showcases tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Cisco, propelled by high scores for innovation, financial strength and AI readiness. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/2026-best-companies-future-nvidia-f6744e03 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT Theo Francis Jason Henry for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003631833 No peacocking and no polyester are among the codes junior bankers typically learn by breaking them. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/wall-street-finance-style-rules-blankfein-ec0889cc Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT Ray A. Smith Victoria Rosselli/WSJ, iStock WP-WSJ-0003619551 Plus, a new Delta One lounge and a car rental tip. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/i-walked-the-length-of-manhattan-in-a-day-heres-how-long-it-took-and-what-i-saw-e3f0a7ba Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:25:00 GMT Allison Pohle Dawn Gilbertson Allison Pohle/WSJ WP-WSJ-0003632130 A proposal by Ryanair’s CEO to stop or limit morning airport alcohol sales has landed him in the crosshairs of a nation. “It’s like a nanny state.” https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/the-grand-british-tradition-of-getting-sloshed-before-takeoff-is-under-threat-68654c17 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT David Luhnow Storyful WP-WSJ-0003634651 With the spacious GV80, Hyundai Motor Group furthers its ambition to rule the premium SUV market. Dan Neil is—mostly—smitten. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/2026-genesis-gv80-review-dan-neil-691c925e Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT Dan Neil Genesis Motor WP-WSJ-0003648904 With birth rates in steep decline, marriage falling out of fashion and the future of MAGA up in the air, Turning Point USA held its annual women’s leadership conference. https://www.wsj.com/style/turning-point-usa-womens-summit-erika-kirk-97abb601 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:00 GMT Kara Voght Eli Durst for WSJ. Magazine WP-WSJ-0003624814 Fueled by changing consumer appetites, convenience store fare has gone from questionable to mouthwatering. Here’s what to order on your next road trip. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/why-your-next-great-meal-may-be-at-a-gas-station-4ae4a76f Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Adam Chandler Nicolas Ortega for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003631833 No peacocking and no polyester are among the codes junior bankers typically learn by breaking them. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/wall-street-finance-style-rules-blankfein-ec0889cc Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT Ray A. Smith Victoria Rosselli/WSJ, iStock WP-WSJ-0003637609 In an excerpt from his new book, the vice president reflects on how the death of the young conservative activist influenced his family to embrace a new life. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-book-excerpt-fatherhood-080541c7 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT JD Vance rebecca noble/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images 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 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:32:00 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 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 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:39:00 GMT Nick Guy