The Grand Adventure

Insights from A-list grandparents. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( March 2, 2024 Good morning! After a busy week (that included the launch of [our latest newsletter](!), we're winding down with a few weekend reads. We'll dive deeper into [our current TV obsession](, chow down on [foods to boost your heart](, and share what [we can learn from famous grandparents](. All that, plus the lowdown on [a new book's surprising claim about Melania Trump](, coming right up...   The Grand Adventure [Joe Biden, Martha Stewart, and Whoopi Goldberg with their grandchildren]( KCM/Getty Images With my daughter Ellie's due date getting closer, I've been sourcing all the wisdom I can find about what I'm about to experience — and today, we've got insights from a batch of A-listers! We rounded up [10 celebrities' candid thoughts on being a grandparent](, and these words from the likes of Jane Fonda, Pierce Brosnan, and more couldn't be sweeter. [READ MORE](   More Stories [Wildlife photographer Cristina Mittermeier gets up close and personal with a sleepy sperm whale]( Wildlife photographer Cristina Mittermeier photographs a sleepy sperm whale. (Photo by Paul Nicklen) Up close and personal: Ever wonder what it's like to document Earth's most remote locations (and most astounding creatures)? We asked SeaLegacy co-founders Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier to share [a behind-the-scenes look at their moving wildlife photography](. (And if you'd like more thought-provoking content about the world's wonders, [sign up here for Ripple Effect](, our brand-new newsletter!) Bonded for life: Author Zibby Owens shares a personal essay about [what happens to our friendships after we have kids]( — and it'll definitely tug on the heartstrings of any parent who's ever been stressed about maintaining their social circle. Eat your heart out: Get your blood pumping with a nutritionist's guide to [the 7 best foods for cardiovascular health](. Inside your mind: We spoke to leading researchers about how our brains change in each decade of life (and [what we can do to slow the process down]().   Watch and Learn ICYMI, I've been very busy this week with interviews on top of interviews! Here's a look back... - Theresa Cardinal Brown, senior advisor for immigration and border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, shared [a holistic, unbiased explanation]( of what's happening with immigration in the United States. - After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos should be considered children, I spoke with [a couple whose IVF journey was impacted by this controversial decision](. - On my podcast, Kara Swisher explained [the good, the bad, and the ugly of the tech world](. Then, I teamed up with Capital One for an eye-opening conversation about [managing the costs of being a caregiver](.   Saturday Spotlight [Melania Trump wearing a jacket that says “I REALLY DON’T CARE. DO U?”]( Message Decoded? Remember Melania Trump's infamous “I REALLY DON’T CARE. DO U?” jacket? A new book suggests she wore it for a surprising reason. [Read More »]( [Oprah Winfrey]( Walking Away Oprah Winfrey announced this week that she's stepping down from the board of directors at WeightWatchers. We'll tell you why. [Read More »]( [A still from ''Feud: Capote vs. The Swans'']( Who's Who? If you're loving Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, you'll devour this guide to the juicy, real-life drama of the show's famous historical figures. [Read More »](   Story of the Week [Kate Middleton]( Getty Images You don't have to be a dedicated royals watcher to know that everyone has been talking about where the Princess of Wales has been since she was last seen in public on Christmas Day. Here's what [we know about Kate Middleton's condition]( —and what Kensington Palace had to say. [GET THE SCOOP](   Break Out Did you know that shingles affects approximately 1 million people per year in the U.S.? We’re sharing [how developing shingles changed a nurse’s vacation plans]( and encouraged her to spread awareness about people's risk for it. [READ MORE]( [Sponsored by GSK](   Fit for a Queen Speaking of royalty... The washable rugs from Ruggable are now available [with a Bridgerton twist](. These opulent designs are so good that even Lady Whistledown will gossip about your beautiful aesthetic. [Rugs from Ruggable]( [SHOP HERE](   One More Thing Dermstore is currently offering 20% off sitewide, so it's the perfect time to save on viral skincare products like [Augustinus Bader's Rich Cream](, [EltaMD SPF](, and [Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair serum](. But there's a lot more where those came from... 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