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English queen and southern belle.

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Culture

Cool video shows why the southern accent is 'far from ignorant'

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Pep talks don't have to include guidance.

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Health

Experts share the best way to give pep talks that actually lift people up and 1 thing to avoid

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Seth MacFarlane had interesting ideas about why TV and film have grown gradually darker.

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Culture

Seth MacFarlane perfectly explains why there aren't any hopeful characters in TV and film anymore

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A misty mountain range.

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Earth's missing continent was found 375 years after it was first spotted by sailors

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UPS drivers avoid left turns, and you could benefit from the same trick

UPS drivers have long ditched the traditional, supposedly faster driving route—and now we know why.

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27 refreshing things older people say they care less about as they age

From worrying about others’ opinions to chasing trends, here’s what seniors are happily letting go of—and why it’s freeing.

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Health

Study pinpoints the exact age when the body, organs, and tissues start declining from aging

Contrary to popular belief, the aging process isn't consistent.

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Health

Discovery of a protein that reverses Alzheimer's and heals brain injuries stuns scientists

"Imagine the power to heal brain traumas once thought impossible to repair."

Culture

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HOA regrets trimming homeowner’s mulberry tree after dazzling revenge display

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A server talks to diners at a restaurant.

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Diner stunned as waiter returns $25 tip, saying it’s too low

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A mom checks her daughter's bedroom

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A Kansas child said there was a monster under the bed. It turned out to be real.

Heroes

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

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Heroes

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

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A seventh grader's heroism saved his family.

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Heroes

Virginian 12-year-old wins honor after saving his family from a fiery blaze

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Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

Money

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An office worker saves tons of money by packing the same cheap lunch each day.

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Office worker saves $2,500 a year by packing this simple, nutritious $1.25-a-day meal

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How can you get promoted during a job market slump?

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Money

Walmart executive reveals ultimate 'red flag' that holds people back and 5 ways to get ahead

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Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

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Money

Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

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This can be yours for under $11K.

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America's most luxurious affordable home: A tiny house that sells for under $11,000 on Amazon

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Should "mystery boxes" be sold at an upcycling community thrift store?

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Money

Baffled customer calls out $60 'Amazon mystery boxes' being sold at local Goodwill

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You can cool your home without breaking the bank.

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Money

The best ways to beat the heat on the cheap in your house during the summer

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Why a millionaire heiress gave away her $27 million inheritance to strangers

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The least expensive furniture might not come from a store at all.

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Money

Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

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The IRS free tax filing software is available to everyone.

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Money

IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

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A.I. helped archeologists uncover 303 more geoglyphs from Peru.

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History

Archeologists uncover one of the biggest puzzles in history, Peruvian desert floor carvings

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A dog escaped the clutches of a coyote thanks to a savvy drone pilot.

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Animals

Drone pilot helps missing dog escape from coyote in dramatic video

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A blindfolded woman with her hands up.

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Family

Blindfolded mom instinctively picks son out of a lineup, showing the power of instincts

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There's no end to grandma wisdom.

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Grandmother's brilliant hack removes stains from plastic containers, amazes internet

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An incredible pit bull helped aid his unresponsive owners by alerting a stranger.

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Animals

Brave pit bull saves unconscious owners by flagging down stranger

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Walmart will settle for millions of dollars for alleged price discrepancies.

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Work & Money

Walmart to pay millions for allegedly unlawfully charging for these products

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If you have to have an obituary, this is the way to do it.

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Son's sarcastic obituary honoring eccentric father is the perfect tribute

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Alanis Morrissette in her music video 'Ironic'.

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Alanis Morissette updated 'Ironic' for today's problems and it's hilarious

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A mom teaches her young son how to fish.

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20-year-old places son for adoption, gets a heartwarming surprise from his new family

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