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How do you tell your brain that it's time to stop working?

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Experts agree a 'shutdown ritual' can drastically improve your work-life balance and burnout

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Earth and star rotation.

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Science

So long, 24-hour days. Astrophysicist warns the shortest day in history is weeks away.

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Kevin Bacon at the press conference of Black Mass, 2015 Toronto Film Festival

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Kevin Bacon used prosthetics to escape fame for a day. His discovery was mind-boggling.

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Bruce Springsteen says he plays this song live for its message of hope.

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In divisive times, Bruce Springsteen says he plays this one hopeful song 'every night'

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He stopped to pick up some trash by the road. Inside was a parent's worst nightmare.

He thought he was just cleaning up some roadside litter, but what he found inside turned his simple act of kindness into a mission.

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A mom built an 'apartment door' for her daughter who can never live alone, and it's beautiful.

She redesigned her daughter's bedroom door to honor the young woman she is becoming.

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He accidentally bought an entire street for $5,000. The city's response made it a nightmare.

He thought he bought a vacant lot. Now he's in a bitter fight with the city over the street he owns.

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A homeless dad and son were living in the woods. A widow's simple offer changed their lives forever.

His son asked, 'Why doesn’t anybody like us?' Then a stranger's kindness proved him wrong.

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An investor in the the 'Purple Rain' musical says the production helps realize a personal dream.

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Culture

For investor, Prince 'Purple Rain' musical heading to Broadway realizes a 'lifelong dream'

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(L) Man at work holds his head in frustration; (R) a clown sings a song

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A man knew he was being fired. The 'support person' he brought to the meeting is legendary.

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A wheelchair in public

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Woman in wheelchair left shaken after parking attendant berates her over disabled spot

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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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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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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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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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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There's one thing that can help older parents have a better relationship with their adult child.

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Family

Experts have one important tip for parents to get their children to visit more often

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Woman looking to buy a car one-ups snarky salesman.

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A BMW salesman refused to let her test drive. Her response was the perfect power move.

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People who think they're high-class may have trouble perceiving others' emotions.

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Science

Startling study: People who think they're high-class may struggle to grasp others' feelings

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A server brings drinks to the table of guests

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A woman told him to 'be a gentleman' and pay for everyone. His response went viral.

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Kathleen Thorson surrounded by her family in a hospital room

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Days after having her newborn, this mom's final act of love saved 12 lives

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Jane Goodall beautifully shared the "most important" lesson we should take from chimps.

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Jane Goodall's haunting answer for the 'most important' lesson we can learn from chimps

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Would you live in a 3D printed home built by a spider robot?

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Science

Amazing Aussie spider robot can 3D print a 2,100-square-foot house in a single day

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Australians have found a shark bite-resistant wetsuit.

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Sorry, Jaws, Australian shark experts have created the first bite-resistant wetsuits

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Awkward conversation

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7 conversational hand grenades that can destroy any social situation

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