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Of all the consequences of digital technologies, few are as profound as those related to our emotional lives. That is not to minimize their effects on the cognitive part of our brain, including the ability to remember and focus, as I wrote about in a 2017 column. Call me biased, but my feelings feel more like me than do my powers of attention and recall. So when historian Susan J. Matt and technology scholar Luke Fernandez of Weber State University in Utah (a married couple) told me that “a new American emotional style…is taking shape today” as a result of digital technologies that have “radically remade” our feelings and sense of self, it resonated....

“I feel irritated at the behavior of others to an unhealthy degree these days,” says Jason, who has been working remotely for the past year with his wife and young daughter at home. He requested his last name not be used due to the nature of his work. It can be small things like people not wearing masks or someone jogging close to me on a sidewalk. Or larger issues, like the failure of politicians and governments to rise to this crisis....

One culture that we’ve had our eyes on is Greece, especially Greek women who are known for their beautiful updo hairstyles. Whether it’s with braids, a high loose bun or adorned by laurels. There are so many hairstyles to choose from that stem from the traditional that you can update to suit your personal style or for the occasion. Read to try out something new? Read on as we highlight some of the Grecian styles we love....

Hair Color Ideas for Fall Hair Color Ideas for Fall 1. Light Auburn This color is good for dipping your toes into pumpkin spice hair. It’s in that sweet spot between brown and red that’s really flattering on all skin tones. Fall is filled with warm tones and this auburn hair color is no exception. Keeping this auburn shade light is a chic change of pace from the usual darker auburn colors....

Like some European leaders, such as in Britain and France, for example, the officials say they want to move beyond the traditional measures of success (such as economic growth) to promote policies that produce more than just material well-being. In order to rate happiness, this spring officials sent, along with the city’s census forms, a questionnaire asking residents to rate their happiness on a scale from one to 10. So far, more than 7,500 people have mailed back the survey....