Society & Lifestyle · Oct 24, 2026
A two year pilot that gives thousands of Southern California homes free daytime electricity has become fodder in the California governor race. The program shows how price signals can reshape daily life, but also exposes tradeoffs for bills, grid management and equity.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 17, 2026
The Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade reopened its streets for the annual two day celebration on October 17, 2026, bringing vendors, live music, and thousands of costumed visitors to one of Atlanta’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 10, 2026
Independent costume stores from Chicago to Omaha opened their doors on October 10 for the inaugural National Independent Costume Store Day, a new celebration organized by the National Costumers Association to spotlight local shops that supply Halloween, theater, cosplay and community events.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 8, 2026
The Washington Post rolled out Life Hax on October 8, 2026, pairing longtime advice columnist Carolyn Hax with rising voice Shane O’Neill for a weekly vodcast that will tackle thorny relationship and family dilemmas submitted by readers.

Society & Lifestyle · Sep 18, 2026
Premium air travel is proving resilient despite higher ticket prices and global travel disruption, with Air France reporting an 11% increase in revenue from its premium cabins as affluent travellers continue spending on first and business class.