Health

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

Everyday Economics

Coloradans can now fight against a weaker economy and hunger through the ‘Tamale Act’

Society

The conversations people avoid may be the ones they would enjoy the most 

Awkward small talk gets a bad rap.

Everyday Economics

5 things to do when the car’s check engine light comes on before spending money at the mechanic

Society

Broken household items bring people to Repair Cafés but community keeps them coming back

Internet

How one World Cup superfan bought a giant, rare FIFA soccer ball that barely fits in his car

Health

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Work

6 phrases to use to tactfully disagree with your boss and not jeopardize your job

Care

A dementia patient and his wife got their lives back thanks to a ‘coat rack-like’ robot

Science

A bonobo’s make-believe tea party has scientists rethinking whether imagination belongs only to humans

Society

People thought cats lay on laptops to get in the way. The real reason is surprisingly sweet. 

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Environment

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Glimpses of the bright blue meteor were later recorded in parts of Portugal and Spain.

Nation

How out‑of‑work fishermen saved the American Revolution

Jobless mariners turned the tide at sea

Health

Who are hospital ethics consultants, and why should you care?

Nation

Nonprofit wipes out millions of dollars in medical debt for 97,000 people in Connecticut

Film & TV

Actor shares with Harrison Ford that he was her late dad’s favorite actor. His reply was perfect.

Everyday Economics

4 reasons why coffee grounds are a money-saving cleaning supply

Environment

As climate change causes flooding in London, experts found an effective, low-cost solution: beavers

Culture

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.

One sister expected endless free childcare—the other just wanted her time to be valued.

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.
Babysitter plays with two children

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Well-being

Gen Z and Millennials are ditching dating and finding fulfillment through ‘solo-maxxing’ trend

Well-being

Scientists discover how long it takes for the brain to alter and change during meditation

Public Good

Girl Scouts use their cookie sale money to 3D print wheelchairs for toddlers

Impact

Men were stunned when asked the same types of career questions women regularly face