Life
How Elin Hilderbrand, Queen of the Beach Read, Starts Her Day
The Nantucket native says her morning rituals “make her writing happen.”
By Grace McCarty
If Your Mom Was Extra Hard on You So You Would “Have a Good Life,” Raise Your Hand
Whether she pressured you to get a certain job, look a certain way, or marry a certain kind of person, you’re in good company.
By Julia Ries
Serenity now
How to Shake Off a Super Rude Interaction With a Stranger
It’s not just you: People are definitely getting more aggro.
By Julia Sullivan
Redeeming qualities
Here’s How to Truly Earn Someone’s Forgiveness After You’ve Hurt Them
A heartfelt apology is a great start, but taking these steps can show you’re committed to making things right.
By Jenna Ryu
7 Products that Make Paige DeSorbo Feel Hot
You can’t buy her confidence—but you can definitely add her lip combo to cart.
By Grace McCarty
8 Facts About Jessica Pegula, the American Tennis Star Who May Win the US Open
While a lot of top players climbed the rankings in their teens or early 20s, Pegula’s rise has been more gradual.
By Jenna Ryu
Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist
“When you are truly faced with death and you understand what a second chance at life means, you want to make the most of it.”
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
The fashion set
All the Best Celeb Style Moments at the US Open So Far
Here’s what famous fans are wearing to cheer for their favorite tennis stars.
By Grace McCarty
‘Wear Whatever The F You Want’ Is Stacy London and Clinton Kelly’s Apology Show
“The world has changed a lot since the run of What Not to Wear, and, thankfully, so have we.”
By Kayla Blanton
Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID
For the British triathlete, “just to be on the start line was fantastic.”
By Taylor Dutch
8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth
She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.
By Cindy Kuzma
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‘Appalling’: The Paralympic Women’s Cycling Course Is Just Half the Length of the Men’s
Gold medalist Sarah Storey called the decision a “real disappointment.”
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Game faces
These Star Athletes Love Watching the US Open as Much as We Do
Baseball, basketball, and soccer players have been spotted chilling, cheering, and fangirling on the sidelines.
By Jenna Ryu
Just ’do it
The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far
Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.
By Jenna Ryu
Everything You Need to Know About the Paralympic Classifications
If you’re wondering why there are more than a dozen 100-meter races, read this.
By Cindy Kuzma
Grand stands
All the Celebrities Who Have Turned Up to Watch the 2024 US Open So Far
Stars are once again flocking to Queens to sip Honey Deuces and cheer for their tennis faves.
By Jenna Ryu
Ear buds
15 Podcasts That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re Hanging Out With Friends
We highly recommend playing these shows when you’re lonely or just craving the casual, chit-chatty vibe of a good hang.
By Cathryne Keller
The Number of Women Playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics Has Doubled Since Tokyo
The mixed-gender (but male-dominated) sport still has a ways to go.
By Taylor Dutch
6 Things to Know About Valentina Petrillo, the First Trans Athlete to Compete at the Paralympics
Her dream has been more than four decades in the making.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Zakia Khudadadi Just Became the First Athlete From the Refugee Paralympic Team to Win a Medal
She dedicated her performance to the women of Afghanistan.
By Taylor Dutch
It Shouldn’t Be This Expensive to Be a Paralympic Athlete
Unique equipment and travel needs coupled with limited sponsorship opportunities can keep people from entering parasports altogether.
By Katie Camero
Serving looks
The Best Tennis Kits We’ve Seen at the US Open So Far
From dainty diamonds to sherbet-inspired palettes, here’s what your favorite pros are wearing.
By Julia Sullivan
Here’s Why Naomi Osaka Is Covered in Bows at the 2024 US Open
The playful look is as much about confidence as it is about style.
By Jenna Ryu
Do Paralympic Guides Get Medals If Their Athletes Win?
They’re together every step of the way, from training to competition.
By Cindy Kuzma