Great Walking Boots For Women In Stores Now

Great Walking Boots For Women In Stores Now

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Ready to step up your shoe game? I do a lot of posts on footwear, but I’ve heard from some of you that you actually like walking outside and often uphill. Lol. Don’t worry. There are some great walking boots for women in stores now! Whether you’re planning a cozy stroll through the park, a rainy day adventure, or even a stylish night out, I’ve found the best hiking boots and walking boots for every occasion.

From sleek and chic designs to sturdy and waterproof options, there’s something here that will keep your feet happy and looking fabulous. Need another reason? All the young girls are pairing dresses with chunky sneakers and boots. So they are totally in. Let’s dive into these amazing finds!

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 Soffit Tara Leather Booties (TTS)

I love these suede ankle boots and find them comfortable and easy to walk in. However, I know some of you might not find the large block heel as comfortable as I do, so I’ll link others with a lower heel. As far as style goes, these can’t be beat for this fall!

Great Walking Boots For Women In Stores Now

Oh, Gurls, check out these Sorel Hi-Line Chelsea Boots! These low Chelsea boots are so sleek and stylish. The black upper leather is super chic and goes with just about anything. Plus, they look so comfy, perfect for when I’m running around with the grandkids! Look at that arch support! I wondered why they called them Chelsea boots. Any guesses?

According to Wikipedia – “In the 1950s and 1960s, Chelsea boots enjoyed a resurgence in the UK – and their association with trendy King’s Road (a street in Chelsea and Fulham in inner western London) social set of Swinging London – worn by everyone from the Rolling Stones to Jean Shrimpton – is when Chelsea became the contemporary name of the boot.” So cool!

Who doesn’t need a great, tall leather boot? These Walk Pleasure Water-Resistant Boots are just what we need for those rainy days! They’re tall with a low heel, giving you that extra bit of height without sacrificing comfort. I’d wear these out with Joe when we’re window shopping. (Pro tip: don’t take your husband shopping 😆) I love the idea of not worrying about getting my feet wet when I’m out and about. And the design is so versatile – you can pair them with jeans or leggings.

The Rosie Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots are a must-have for any adventure. Well, any outdoor adventure, ha! They might be the best lightweight hiking boots. They’re waterproof, so no worries if you hit a muddy trail. Ashleigh loves day hikes, and these would be perfect for her next trip.

The mid-height provides great ankle support, and the design is both functional and cute. I appreciate the wider toe box, and these look like they have rubber outsoles for good grip. They look like they would work well for rocky terrain. Perfect for backpackers to stay stylish while exploring the great outdoors!

Great Walking Boots For Women In Stores Now

Gurls, I love a fleece-lined boot. It’s like a cozy hug for your feet! This Trudy Boot has a zipper, so easy to put on, and the fleece lining means they’d be super warm. I love the suede look on the back. Winter is coming! The classic design means they’ll go with everything, and they’re practical too. Perfect for keeping feet toasty while looking fab!

Where are my hikers? These Columbia Newton Ridge Hiking Boots are fantastic for any outdoor lover. The last time I went hiking was for a friend’s birthday. They kept telling me not to worry, that there was a hard trail and a kid-friendly trail. They failed to mention that we wouldn’t be taking the kid-friendly trail, however. I wondered why I didn’t see any kids, lol. These are waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about puddles or streams. The cushioning looks like it would keep feet comfy all day long. Columbia is known for its durability. Plus, they come in some fun colors to add a pop to your hiking gear!

The Clarks Sharon Gracie Ankle Boots are a cute and comfy option for everyday wear. These would be perfect for running errands or meeting friends for lunch. Remember when I mentioned chunky is in to wear with dresses? These would be perfect for that. I love the small profile, and although they are hardy, they look like lightweight boots. The tongue has a hook so they won’t slip down, a personal pet peeve of mine. The rich brown color is super versatile, too.

Great Walking Boots For Women In Stores Now

Check out these DREAM PAIRS Mid Calf Winter Snow Boots, Gurls! They are just what you need for snowy days. I love Virginia, but it gets cold! We get about 16 inches a year, so sturdy boots with traction is a must. The pale blue color is so pretty and different from the usual winter boots. I love how warm and cozy these look with the fabric or knit bit at the top. Available in half sizes. Pair them with a great pair of hiking socks and hit the trails.

The Clarks Ankle Boots are a classic choice for any wardrobe. I love the edgy design and how they can dress up any outfit. Perfect for a night out with the hubby or a family dinner. The reviews say they are super comfortable. Clarks is known for that! The slight heel adds just the right amount of height and stability. Definitely a stylish and practical addition to any shoe collection.

Okay, Gurls, these Jousen Winter Boots might be my favorites. I love the laid-back vibe. It’s like a hiking boot and a running shoe had a baby, lol. Of course, now that we all know where the name Chelsea comes from, it makes sense. These are water-repellent, and the stretchy nylon pieces on the sides make for easy slip-on and off. They come in several other colors, including blue and red. These would look great with a bootcut or flared pair of jeans. The sole means good traction – perfect for uneven terrain.

And there you have it, Gurls! Go ahead and treat your feet to a pair (or two) of these fantastic finds. Happy walking, and as always, stay fabulous!

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Greenworks 60V Lawn Mower Review: It Just Cuts, Baby

Greenworks 60V Lawn Mower Review: It Just Cuts, Baby

I have a core childhood memory of standing in the expansive yard of a family friend who lived out in farm country, trying to get their old gas mower to start. I tugged the pull cord in vain for what seemed like hours, the engine rolling over lazily without ever spinning to life.

So there was no question I was going to be an early and enthusiastic adopter of electric lawnmowers, making the switch right around the same time I replaced my VHS tapes with Blu-ray.

I’ve had at least six electric mowers since—some plug-ins, some battery-powered. At one point I even hacked a Homelite mower I liked except for its underpowered proprietary battery, by soldering its connectors to a better lithium battery (I probably did my math wrong; the battery melted). Every one of those electric mowers felt like it sacrificed something you could get from a traditional internal combustion engine mower, trading an annoying extension cord or underpowered battery for instant start, less noise, and no smoke.

That is, until the Greenworks 60V 21-inch self-propelled lawn mower, which I’ve been testing on my lawn this summer. After four months of testing I’ve found this model from Greenworks does everything I need a mower to do to my Midwestern lawn, and does it with grace. If you’re a lawn enthusiast I’m sure there are mowers with more options and features to consider. But I don’t want to think too much about my mower—I just want to push a button, walk around my yard, chop a few inches off the top of my grass, then roll it back into the garage. This Greenworks mower is the first electric mower I’ve owned that does that.

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The first thing I want to know about an electric mower is how easy it is to handle the battery. I’m sure I’m not alone in being past corded electric mowers that, until a few years ago, still offered the best combination of power and price. The Greenworks has dual battery ports that will each hold a 60V battery, though I’ve only used one. That 5-Ah battery provides enough power to cut my small lawn two times with turbo on or three and a half times on standard. My lawn only has about 3,000 square feet of grass, though, and in the United States, residential lawns average about 10,000 square feet, according to Home Advisor. (If you live in Vermont or Montana you will probably want that second battery.) The advertised range is up to an acre, which is 43,560 square feet, but even with both batteries fully and freshly charged I would not expect to get there based on my range in testing.

Closeup of a black and green lawn mower being pushed through grass

Photograph: Martin Cizmar

Because it’s a 60V system, it has more power than the more common 40V systems, which makes a big difference when it comes to dealing with leaves. With a peak power output of 3200 RPMs (toward the top of the standard range for a gas mower) using the turbo mode, I’ve found the Greenworks has enough power to mulch leaves, though long wet grass drained the battery much faster than I would have expected—a leftover half-charge on a single battery wasn’t enough to finish my small yard.


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Sculptures about to Land on the Moon Join a Long History of Lunar Art

Sculptures about to Land on the Moon Join a Long History of Lunar Art

February 21, 2024

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Sculptures about to Land on the Moon Join a Long History of Lunar Art

A lunar lander nicknamed Odie carries 125 small moon sculptures by artist Jeff Koons that could become the first authorized artwork on the moon

By Meghan Bartels

Sculptures about to Land on the Moon Join a Long History of Lunar Art

Close-up of a memorial plaque on the Moon at Hadley-Apennine site, honoring 14 deceased NASA astronauts and USSR cosmonauts. Astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin installed it during Apollo 15’s lunar surface activity. The figurine symbolizes fallen space explorers.

If all goes smoothly, the moon’s robotic population will increase by one on February 22 with the scheduled touchdown of the NASA-funded lander Odysseus, nicknamed Odie. Among its cargo are 125 miniature sculptures of the moon that their creator, artist Jeff Koons, has billed as “the first authorized artwork on the moon.”

Launched on February 15, Odie was built by the Houston-based company Intuitive Machines. It carries six NASA instruments, as well as a host of commercial payloads, including the Koons moons. Each one-inch moon headed to the lunar surface has two counterparts that will stay on Earth: a larger statue and a digital version in the form of a nonfungible token, or NFT.

“Authorized” is an important word when billing the sculpture as a “first” on the moon. Even if the Intuitive Machines landing goes smoothly, Koons’s sculptures probably won’t be the first art to touch down on our closest companion in space—although the matter is surprisingly slippery.

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The lead contender for the first art on the moon would have touched down in 1969 on the lunar module of the Apollo 12 mission. Dubbed the “Moon Museum,” the piece was a stamp-sized tile sporting drawings by six leading artists of the time, including Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg. Although the coalition asked NASA to approve the endeavor, it didn’t receive a response.

“At the time, the concept of putting art on the moon was an avant-garde idea for the NASA administrator,” says Carolyn Russo, art curator at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. “They tried to get official permission, and they were not able to.”

And so they went rogue. Allegedly, a NASA engineer snuck the tile onto the lunar module’s leg, beneath the brilliant gold layers of insulation, before the mission blasted off. There’s no photograph of the Moon Museum in place, however; the only way to be sure the tile made it would be to visit the lander’s outpost on the moon. (There are also copies that remain on Earth, including one held by the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.)

“Now I know that there’s a soulful piece of art up there—a piece of software among all that hardware and junk,” artist Forrest Myers, who led the endeavor, told the New York Times in an article published on November 22, 1969, when the project was made public.

Russo argues that the Moon Museum, assuming it reached its destination, is the only true art on the moon. She says that in her opinion, to qualify, projects must fly intentionally as art for the purpose of art. In her view, that would disqualify another Apollo-era item, a small aluminum statue that came to be called “Fallen Astronaut.”

That statue was designed by artist Paul van Hoeydonck and placed on the moon’s surface by Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott in 1971, accompanied by a plaque listing 14 American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts who died in the quest to reach space. Scott said that he considered the statue a tribute to colleagues, although van Hoeydonck has since said that he approached the piece as art.

And just as the roots of art on the moon stretch back to the early days of lunar exploration, Koons isn’t alone in turning his artistic vision to our nearest neighbor.

The Intuitive Machines mission comes on the heels of another U.S. commercial moon landing attempt, a spacecraft called Peregrine that failed to reach the moon in January. That lander carried an art plaque by British artist Sacha Jafri as well as a small sculpture dubbed MoonArk, created by a large collaboration led by Carnegie Mellon University, that contained images, poems, music and other materials.

“Humankind has always expressed itself through art, and the moon has served as an inspiration from the beginning of time,” Russo says. “Why wouldn’t artists look to the moon as a new place to offer a new cultural understanding of who we are as a civilization?”


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Third of UK consumers now embracing re-commerce, says survey

Third of UK consumers now embracing re-commerce, says survey

A re-commerce revolution is sweeping the UK. Now worth £7 billion annually, over a third of consumers are embracing secondhand shopping, according to a ShipStation survey. 

With Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge, the shift in consumer behaviour is driven by the desire for affordability, quality, and unique finds, “proving that re-commerce is more than a passing trend”, the report from the shipping specialist said.

Boosted by the cost-of-living crisis, “Britons are increasingly seeking out bargains and alternative ways to shop so re-commerce allows consumers to access high-quality items at a fraction of the price”, it said. 

ShipStation’s survey highlights the growing appeal of pre-owned goods, with lower costs (70%) and the desire for higher quality at a lower price (37%) the primary motivators. Even though it’s not a priority, over 27% of Britons admit to buying secondhand due to environmental concerns.

And Gen Z is also the demographic with the highest number of surveyed consumers (23%) planning to spend on luxury goods in the latter half of the year. 

London stands out as a hub for secondhand shopping, with 88% of Londoners embracing re-commerce, compared to 83% across the rest of the country. This trend is fuelled by the city’s higher cost of living, with 72% of Londoners citing lower costs as their main motivation.

While 34% of Britons purchase secondhand goods every month, Gen Z (58% ) and Millennials (50%) lead the surge. However, by contrast, 27% of Boomers say they never buy secondhand.

“Re-commerce is changing the way we shop, and it’s not going anywhere,” says Matthew Trattles, vice president of SMB at Auctane, ShipStation’s operating brand. 

“Interest in re-commerce is growing rapidly [and] represents more than just a preference for pre-owned items; it’s a testament to the evolving priorities of consumers.”
 

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The look of Liam: bucket hats and Berghaus on the way back with Oasis | Oasis

The look of Liam: bucket hats and Berghaus on the way back with Oasis | Oasis

As Oasis fans wait on tenterhooks for tickets for the long-awaited reunion tour to go on sale on Saturday morning, brands are hitching their wagons to what will be a pivotal and lucrative pop culture moment, hoping to cash in on the excitement.

The tour next summer is likely to trigger a wave of merchandise endorsed by the band, experts say, although people wanting to match the Gallagher brothers’ style can probably look beyond official collaborations, given the resurgence of 90s fashion.

New Oasis merchandise is already out. Levi’s has launched a collection of band tees to celebrate 30 years of Definitely Maybe. Luxury streetwear brand Represent Clothing, founded in 2011 by the Mancunian brothers George and Mike Heaton, posted a picture of a collaboration T-shirt with the band.

And there would be plenty more where that came from, said Andrew Groves, a professor of fashion design at the University of Westminster. He said he imagined they had “been ironing out product tie-ins longer than they’ve been sorting out brotherly differences”. He expected “a tidal wave of collaborations”, name-checking brands such as Adidas Spezial, Berghaus and Umbro, as well as two that he wears so regularly that his students have started calling him professor coat: Stone Island, CP Company.

Oasis fans at Knebworth in 1996. Photograph: Hayley Madden/Shutterstock

But their look went beyond labels. Often lumped in with mod style, according to Graeme Campbell, a style writer and fan, it was “a little less mapped out than that”. Groves sees Oasis style as “the epitome of anti-art school. While rock stars like David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Freddie Mercury, and Brian Eno treated their stage outfits like theatrical costumes, Oasis made no such distinction. What they wore on the street, they wore on stage. It’s just as calculated, but it struck a chord with other men who saw themselves being reflected back from the stage.”

The good news for those planning to cosplay as Liam, is that his style, by and large, is easily replicable. Kangol bucket hats, baggy Levi’s and parkas, all are readily available thanks to the resurgence of 90s fashions . Many already seem to be seeking inspiration online. Pinterest has seen increases for searches including “Britpop aesthetic”, “Noel Gallagher 90s” (+20%) and “Liam Gallagher 90s” (who wins this particular battle at +45%).

Parka life: Noel (left) and Liam Gallagher in 1996. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/Alamy

The secondhand market makes it possible to buy into original pieces – and people are already looking. On Depop, searches for Oasis and Gallagher style items have increased by +863% since the tour was announced. According to a spokesperson for the resale site: “Oasis are set to inspire a return to a 60s-meets-90s casual aesthetic.”

But Campbell, who has written before about Britpop style, adds a note of caution: “Anyone can pick up a surplus parka or military coat, but they can’t wear it with the same ‘no-fucks-given’ attitude as Liam Gallagher does. This is a guy who thought nothing of walking out in front of a quarter of a million people at Knebworth in his girlfriend’s cable knit sweater.”

There will be practical considerations as well. According to Campbell, Oasis gigs are not for the faint of heart. “There are pints of all sorts being thrown about, it’s hot, you stand for hours, and then bounce when the band come on.” Heaton Park, where the band will play in Manchester, “is notorious for becoming a mud bath”, said Groves, a Manchester City season ticket holder. “It’ll be a brave person that wears their latest Adidas Spezials. I expect it will be a sea of bucket hats, Man City shirts, and rose-tinted glasses – literally and metaphorically.” Campbell plans to wear an old pair of trainers that he doesn’t mind getting dirty.

Can we expect to see Britpop-era looks studiously replicated? “The older fans are going to tread carefully – they’re hyper-aware of veering into ‘Dadsual’ or ‘Wellend’ territory,” said Groves, referring to the portmanteau of Paul Weller and bellend. “They’ll keep it subtle.”

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Liam Gallagher saluting the crowd at Knebworth. Photograph: Jeff Gilbert/Alamy

Younger fans, who weren’t around to see Britpop unfold first time around, are more likely to double down, according to Groves. “[They] will probably go all-in on the classic looks that made the band iconic: Umbro Cortez drill tops, Berghaus jackets and bucket hats.”

Some high-fashion influences may also be at play. The 24-year-old son of Liam, Lennon Gallagher, who recently starred in a campaign for Burberry, is likely to be in the crowd. Chanel is another luxury label with some claims on the band: when it chose to hold a show in Manchester last year, Noel Gallagher’s daughter, Anaïs, and Lennon were both in attendance. Campbell cites the influence of Britpop on contemporary brands, from Grace Wales Bonner’s collaboration with Adidas to streetwear labels such as Palace. “It will be interesting to see if those nostalgic 90s sensibilities feed into more upcoming collections following the news of the reunion,” he said.

Realistically, the crowd is likely to look quite different to the last time Oasis looked out from a stage, at V festival in 2009. The world had not yet fully succumbed to Swiftism, a cultural phenomenon that has changed what concertgoing looks like. With these gigs being called the “Eras tour for middle-aged men”, will the older crowd find their equivalent of swapping friendship bracelets? It will be interesting to see, but Campbell says he is not sure that would be in keeping with Oasis fans’ style.


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I feel bereft since my daughters moved abroad. How can we be close again? | Life and style

I feel bereft since my daughters moved abroad. How can we be close again? | Life and style

My husband and I have two daughters who emigrated some years ago to two different countries on the other side of the world. Since then, they have married local people and have each started a family. My husband and I are in our 70s, having retired from busy professional careers. I had always assumed that we and our daughters, whom we adore, would continue to be close, and that we would play a role eventually in helping them to rear their children. I was wrong. My friends talk endlessly about their grandchildren and having fun with them on an almost daily basis. Their joy is palpable but I am bereft. I don’t like contacting my daughters and their families on Zoom as I don’t want them to see me crying. My husband is sympathetic but sanguine and resigned to a future in which our real contact with our girls will be, at most, one or two visits a year while our health holds out. Do you have any advice for my broken heart?

I really feel for you. It’s hard to be away from family in this way, but it sounds like your daughters emigrated some years ago and so I wonder what’s triggered you writing in now? Has something recently happened to make this particularly hard? Maybe there’s also something happening – or not happening – in your wider life that you could fix or change to help buffer you against this obvious sadness.

UKCP-registered psychotherapist Helen Gilbert wondered if you could look at the expectations you had. She said: “I got the sense a lot of this is you comparing what your friends do, but not everyone sees their grandchildren every day, or even that often.” We wondered how old the grandchildren were and if you’d always had that expectation.

It sounded like you have had a very busy, independent life and now your children have that: you and your husband have helped to raise them to be autonomous adults, congratulations. The other thing to consider is the shift from when our children are fairly young and need us – and this period can extend well into their 20s – to becoming proper adults with their own lives. “This latter phase, can require more work from the parents if we want to be part of it,” said Gilbert.

When we raise our children we are the centre of their world and for a long time they need us, and come back to us a lot, either literally or emotionally; we can take their presence a little for granted. But suddenly they fledge and they are off, and this can be hard. It could be a different job, or a relationship, or their own change in status from daughter to mother that tips this. But that bit – the fledging – sounds like it happened a while ago, hence me asking you ‘why now?’.

I asked Gilbert how you could be more honest with your daughters without making them feel responsible for your feelings or overwhelming them. We must never look to our children, even our adult ones, to heal us, or make things OK on an existential level. Or to make us happy. That’s not their job, it’s ours.

Gilbert said: “Try to allow yourself to process how you feel separately from your daughters. Sometimes if we feel overwhelmed, or have been holding something in, it can come out when we talk to that person.” So do try to find a place you can explore your grief and loss and feelings of sadness away from your daughters. If your husband doesn’t seem to share how you feel then maybe a therapist or a good friend who can listen and help you reflect.

Avoiding the Zoom calls isn’t the right way to go as your daughters may misconstrue your motives; when we try to hide our emotions we can come across as detached. Perhaps if you had them more often, if this were possible (shorter, more frequent calls) they wouldn’t become such a “thing”.

Gilbert wondered if you could say something to your daughters along the lines of: “I feel sad we don’t see each other very much – could we speak more regularly or is there a way for me/us to engage more in your day to day life?” Only you know what sounds authentic, but try not to be afraid to say how you feel with the caveats mentioned so that it doesn’t sound berating (not an easy balance to achieve!).

Also remember that things never stay the same. Things could shift again. In the meantime, look to enrich your own life as much as you can, and be honest, while taking responsibility for your own feelings, to your daughters. Emotional intimacy can occur even when there are thousands of miles between you.

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Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids (2024): Gear and Tips to Ride Safely

Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids (2024): Gear and Tips to Ride Safely

When I started reviewing electric cargo bikes years ago, they were expensive, niche vehicles for a specific subset of eccentric people. Today, electric bikes are everywhere. But there’s one demographic for whom an electric bike is especially useful—parents.

Parents, especially moms, travel a lot. I have a full-time remote job and a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old. On any given day, I drop the kids off at school and pedal home to get on the computer. I stop by the store to pick up bananas on the way to drop them off at a playdate or volunteer at an event. Without a motor on my bike, I simply wouldn’t have the muscle power to carry my kids and tote all their stuff. I’d need a car.

An ebike changed everything for me. It turned my endless boring errands into windswept opportunities to simultaneously work out, take my kids on a joyride, and stop and chat with our neighbors. I love my electric cargo bike, probably a little too much. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge, here are a few tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.

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Updated September 2024: We added new sections on whether an electric bike is right for you and keeping your kids safe. We also updated our gear recommendations and checked links and pricing.

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Table of Contents

  1. Is an Electric Bike Right For You?
  2. Keep Your Kids Safe
  3. Pick Your Ride
  4. Straps and Accessories
  5. Plan Your Route

Is An Electric Bike Right For You?

Urban Arrow ebike

Photograph: Urban Arrow 

“Saving the environment!” you thought to yourself. “Getting exercise! Sign me up!” But before you invest in an expensive piece of equipment, I want you to consider: Do you live in a climate where you can expect to spend large amounts of time outside, or is your region frequently plagued with snow, rain, or unsafe heat? Several friends who have bought electric bikes in places like Texas are simply not able to bike children to and from day care when the temperatures are too high.


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HBR’s Most-Read Articles of 2024 (So Far)

HBR’s Most-Read Articles of 2024 (So Far)

HBR’s top five most popular articles of 2024 (so far), present an opportunity to reflect on the work you’ve done in the preceding months, and chart any necessary course changes. The list includes a case study of how Starbucks lost its way (and how it could pivot); a guide to how to shift your leadership style based on situation; and a playbook for assessing the quality of the questions you ask at work.

The waning days of summer present a prime opportunity to step back and reflect on the paths you’ve taken so far this year, whether they’re personal or professional, and ask yourself: Am I growing in the right direction? What are my blind spots? Where could I be doing better?



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Why does heat cause headaches?

Why does heat cause headaches?


It’s a balmy summer day at the beach — you’re lying in the sun, enjoying the water and hanging out with friends. But all of a sudden, you start to feel a familiar twinge behind your temples, and you wonder: why do you always get headaches when it’s hot out?

Some research does suggest that people’s rates of headaches spike when temperatures go up. However, experts like Dr. Nolan Pearson, a neurology fellow who specializes in headache at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said it’s important to look beyond heat to find the reason for summertime headaches.


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