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Seven phrases could help cement trust and love with your partner.

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Health

Harvard psychologist says couples saying these 7 phrases daily deepens trust and romance

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EMTs are among the least paid professions in the U.S.

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Work & Money

People everywhere agree that these four mission critical professions are shockingly underpaid

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Scientists from the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo undertook a 140-mile, 45-hour journey in a dugout canoe.
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History

Scientists crafted a prehistoric canoe, sailed 140 miles, and made a historic discovery

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A grandfather reads a funny note

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Grandpa gets hilarious early morning surprise when toddler granddaughter arrives with note

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Health

Scientific study shows that skipping breakfast can be terrible for your mental health

Reduce depression and anxiety, increase attention and productivity.

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Culture

Company accidentally leaves hilariously tone deaf AI prompt in person's job-rejection email

"Make the candidate feel like they were strongly considered even if they weren’t."

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Money

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

This tricked out new house costs less than a used car.

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Culture

Study reveals a startling truth: Intelligence lowers our empathy toward other people

"Smart people care less about moral judgements."

Culture

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Michael Jordan returned to basketball in 2001 to join the Washington Wizards after retiring in 1999.

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There’s only one reason Michael Jordan returned to basketball at 38, and it wasn’t for money

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An older man stears a boat

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Man who has lived on a cruise ship for 20 years reveals surprising downside to life at sea

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NSYNC won over a booing crowd with their national anthem at the 2000 World Series.

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Culture

NSYNC silenced the boos with a stunning a cappella national anthem at 2000 World Series

Heroes

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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

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There are transgender heroes in all branches of the armed forces.

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Heroes

As Democrats try to reverse transgender military ban, trans military heroes speak out

Money

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

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Being a frugal date and using a coupon could be an attractive quality.

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Money

New research shows a surprising number of Americans think coupons are okay for a first date

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Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

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Money

Dave Ramsey bluntly shuts down woman asking if boyfriend should spend or save his settlement

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TikTokers are revealing the actual cost of items from top brands.

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Money

China releases viral TikTok videos exposes how European 'luxury' items are really made

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Tesco is reducing food waste by giving away expiring food to customers.

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The UK's largest grocery store chain has a revolutionary new strategy: giving away free food

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If you sleep with a stuffed animal as an adult, you could be on the road to better health.

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Health

Experts share why adults shouldn't be ashamed to sleep with a stuffed animal

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A pen and a set of keys are on top of a contract

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Longtime tenant gets stunning call—her landlord secretly gifted her the house

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A couple reconciles in therapy session.

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Health

There is a 'sweet spot' for how often healthy couples fight. It's more than you think.

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Bob Dylan once made a bizarre cameo during an episode of 'Dharma & Greg.'

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When Bob Dylan 'jammed' with fan Jenna Elfman on a goofy episode of sitcom 'Dharma & Greg'

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You may want to bring a change of clothes.

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Science & Tech

Sweaty butts are setting off airport security, and here’s why

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A cool couple.

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Culture

Study finds 6 traits that are universally cool, no matter where you live in the world

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl jammed with the legendary Prince—but under unusual circumstances.

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Culture

Dave Grohl's strange, hilarious tale of jamming Led Zeppelin with Prince in an empty arena

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There could be a different kind of sentience after a person dies.

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Science

Scientists uncover mysterious 'third state' of existence beyond boundaries of life and death

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Great smile and x-ray of a spinal chord

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Health

We used to treat wisdom teeth like trash, now they're being used to regrow spinal nerves

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