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Community building can build more than just buildings themselves.

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Culture

Atheist calls church the 'ultimate money saving hack' and learned a lesson about community

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(L-R) Phil Collins, Genesis album cover, Bryan Ledgard

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In 1999, Genesis quietly revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel. It remains sadly overlooked.

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My portable CD player became an extra appendage—and a way of preserving youthful memories.

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Culture

Hello, Discman, my old friend: a Millennial love letter to portable music's black-sheep king

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Morning meditation and Dr. Arthur Brooks

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Good People

Harvard happiness expert shares his 6-step morning ritual for the 'best possible' day

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Life hacks

Want to be more likable? Experts say stop asking 'how are you?' and use this playful tactic

Instead of stale chit-chat, build something together.

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Mark Hamill was asked if Luke Skywalker is gay and had the perfect response

Hamill was responding to a gay fan who was afraid to come out.

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Culture

5 full-album Halloween live covers by Phish that you'll love, even if you hate jam bands

They call them "musical costumes."

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Science

NASA confirms Earth has an extra 'moon' for the next 58 years. Here's how big it is.

2025 PN7 is going to hang around us for a while.

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What do therapists think of this famous bit of life advice from 'Twin Peaks'?

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Culture

These 'Twin Peaks' words of everyday wisdom feel profound. But what do therapists think?

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Practicing playing guitar.

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Culture

Neuroscientists swear by this mind hack that makes learning anything faster and easier

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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 the magazine

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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Heroes

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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Heroes

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

Money

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Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Money

Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Money

Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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

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Money

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

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

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Money

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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Money

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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Money

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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Money

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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Money

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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Money

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

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Listening to good music on the street.

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Science

Feeling burnt out? Scientists discovered the type of music recharges and repairs your mind.

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College professors share the secret of how to catch ChatGPT in term papers

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The Bee Gees paid tribute to The Beatles in 1973, playing a five-song acoustic medley on late-night TV.

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The Bee Gees honored The Beatles with this stunning covers medley in 1973

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More and more older couples are sleeping in different rooms.

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Older couples share why they happily sleep separately, younger couples are taking note

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(L) Jack White speaks into a microphone; (R) a ripped couch

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Jack White's former garage-punk band recorded a single and hid 100 vinyl copies inside furniture

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How long should you stay in your shower?

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Researchers are blowing people's minds after sharing the ideal shower length

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Young girl writes a leter.

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Culture

Angry 8-year-old girl dying for a dog writes a letter to God. Six months later, a response.

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Exposing babies to peanuts early could actually reduce the risk of an allergy.

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Health

Feeding babies peanuts helped over 40,000 kids avoid a troubling health trend

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(L) Derek Shulman; (R) Elton John

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A former bandmate gave Elton John this '60s song the superstar had completely forgotten he wrote

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