- May 6, 2025
The 4% “Rule” is Wrong for FIRE—Here’s a Better Alternative
For decades, the 4% rule has been the calculation every FIRE chaser has used to determine when they can retire early—risk-free. The math is simple:
Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim dialogue and helped break down stereotypes
(The Conversation) — Pope Francis’ pontificate marked a distinct shift in the Catholic Church’s engagement with the Muslim world. While his predecessors fostered dialogue and
U.S. Girls Announce Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch
Meg Remy has announced a new U.S. Girls album: Scratch It, the follow-up to 2023’s Bless This Mess, is out June 20 via 4AD. The
André 3000 Surprise-Releases New Project 7 Piano Sketches: Listen
André 3000 has surprise-released a new instrumental project dubbed 7 Piano Sketches. As the name suggests, it’s a seven-song collection that centers around piano, with
Grandaddy Announce Sophtware Slump Anniversary Tour
Grandaddy have announced a tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their sophomore album, The Sophtware Slump. They’ll play the album in full at shows
Landslide rescuers to get help from rapid analysis of seismic data
Local people searching the site of a landslide in Yambali, Papua New Guinea, in 2024 Xinhua/Alamy When a dangerous landslide hits, rescuers scrambling to assist
Teens with anxiety and depression spend more time on social media
The survey asked more than 3,000 UK teens about their experiences using social media.Credit: Ute Grabowsky/Photothek/Getty Teenagers with mental–health conditions spend more time on social
Celebrate a Decade of Rusty Lake With The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
The Rusty Lake series is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and to celebrate the developers behind the popular games have unveiled The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show.
Rihanna Reveals She’s Pregnant With Third Child at 2025 Met Gala
Before officially hitting tonight’s prestigious carpet, Rihanna revealed that she’s pregnant with her third child with A$AP Rocky, her partner, at the 2025 Met Gala.
What Are Your Favorite Baby Names?
A CoJ reader named Apple asked a question that I can’t stop thinking about… “Can Cup of Jo PLEASE write another baby name post?? I
