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A McDonald's employee shared their yearly 'bonus' and people couldn't believe it

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Where does your state rank in mental health?

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Health

New report ranks the best and worst states for mental health in America

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You're never too old to make new friends.

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Social skills educator shares three easy-breezy ways for adults to meet new friends

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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Jeff Bridges revives classic 'The Dude' Lebowski character to tell Americans to 'calm down'

"This aggression will not stand, man."

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Entering their 40s, Millennials share their regrets so others don't repeat them

Here are five powerful entries

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This 33-pound 'linebacker' baby took over TikTok and caught the NFL's eye

His mom's joke about his size caught the attention of the NFL and made him a viral star.

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A nurse saw her chemo patients struggle with their clothes. So she invented her own solution.

Her simple, handmade shirts started as a small act of kindness and have grown into a nationwide inspiration.

Culture

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People committed to 'simple living' share the 7 things you can do instead of doomscrolling

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Bob Ross' work is helping local television stations.

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After being gutted by federal funding cuts, Bob Ross’ paintings are saving public TV stations

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Millennials predicted life in 2020—and some of them were strangely spot-on.

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Millennials revisit scarily accurate predictions made 13 years ago about life in 2020

Heroes

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

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Model Lauren Chan's 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover, photographed by Ben Watts.

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SI's first out lesbian Swimsuit cover model shares the powerful photos that didn't make it to print

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Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

Money

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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There are some states where you can live entirely off of Social Security benefits.

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A surprising new map shows the 10 states where people can live entirely on their Social Security

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There are websites that can help lower some monthly expenses.

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Consumers share 6 little known websites that offer valuable, money-saving services for free

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A retired teacher says it's cheaper to live on a cruise ship than at home.

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77-year-old retired teacher moves onto a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a traditional home

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Steve Wozniak has no regrets selling his Apple stock early.

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Steve Wozniak responds to Internet commenter's criticism with a profound answer about happiness

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Dave Ramsey doesn't believe cost of living wage increases are fair.

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Dave Ramsey calls cost of living raises 'insulting' and shares how he decides what to pay people

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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

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A man earned an estimated $45,000 through recycling, saving up for a down payment on a house.

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Man in his 30s recycles nearly half a million cans to earn a down payment on a house

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Woman journaling on balcony with a mountain view.

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Simple neuroscience hack trains your brain to find happiness and positivity everywhere

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A video call to her son made mom dial 911 after she noticed one detail in the background

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Compliment sandwiches aren't nutritious.

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Work & Money

Psychologists and CEOs say stop serving 'compliment sandwiches' and to say this instead

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A neuroscientist shares the 4-step 'brain trick' to tackle hard things 'almost effortlessly'

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A mom's manicure had a secret message. Her blind son's reaction was pure joy.

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These are some of the funniest and weirdest things realtors have encountered on the job.

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Realtors share the 5 'funniest,' 'weirdest' things they've encountered while showing a house

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Get the inside scoop to get greater deals at thrift shops.

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Secondhand store employees reveal 6 secrets to help you get the best finds at the lowest cost

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First responders saved a man's life. Then they saved him from an HOA fine.

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A woman thought a crowd was 'applauding the sunset.' The real reason was far more beautiful.

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