Joy Bartholomew

The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and it’s officially time to lean into cozy drinks. Pumpkin spice still owns a big piece of fall’s heart—those warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove just feel like sweater weather in a cup. But this season it’s sharing the stage with caramel apple, toasted pecan, brown sugar, and banana-bread vibes. Whether you want something hot to sip by the fire, a Kahlúa-laced nightcap, or a fresh twist that feels current, here are a few easy, homemade...

These dedicated screening lanes (or front-of-the-line privileges) are part of TSA’s broader effort to ease travel for the military community. They are distinct from TSA PreCheck: the lanes primarily reduce wait times by moving eligible travelers ahead in line or into a dedicated queue, but standard screening rules still apply unless the traveler already has PreCheck benefits. Background and How It Works TSA launched related benefits under the “Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease” initiative in...

Planning a trip to Europe this fall? The entry rules have shifted, and it’s worth sorting out the differences between the systems that are live, the ones that aren’t, and what applies if you’re also heading to the UK. Here’s the clear, up-to-date picture as of September 2026. EES Is Live: The New Biometric Border System The Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across the Schengen Area. It launched in phases starting in October 2025 and became mandatory at all external borders on 10...