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Angela Rafuse, founder of My Grandfather's Cat, Mackenzie the cat that started it all, re-homing pets

Several years ago, Angela Rafuse's adopted her grandfather's grumpy elderly cat Mackenzie after he died

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Animals

Adopting her grandfather's grumpy cat turned into a movement to place senior pets

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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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MIT research scientist Nataliya Kos'myna explains how ChatGPT impacts learning.

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'Cognitive load' crisis? Neil deGrasse Tyson exposes the damage ChatGPT has on learning

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Her company spied on her with RAM-hogging software. Her 'uno reverse' was brilliant.

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Mom thought her airplane seat-swap was brilliant—passengers strongly disagreed

Mom's plan to get a better airplane seat for her family was met with 200+ furious comments.

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An elderly woman interrupted his gym selfie. He was stunned to find out she was a bodybuilding legend.

When a bodybuilding legend offers you posing advice, you take it.

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Catherine O'Hara's tear-jerking eulogy for John Candy was a master class in honoring a friend

"God bless dear John, our patron saint of laughter."

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Hospital buys $20,000 toy to calm child patients. Doctors say it’s worth every penny.

Kids feel calmer after playing with the “kitten scanner.”

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Here are 5 thought-provoking films that explore free speech.

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For absolutely no reason, here are 5 thought-provoking films about free speech

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Her father refused to dance with her at her wedding. Her father-in-law's response was perfect.

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They met on a dating app. Their preschool class photo revealed an unbelievable secret.

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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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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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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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How can you get promoted during a job market slump?

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

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Public united and adamantly opposes Trump’s plan to roll back the Roadless Rule

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A new scientific study says this simple plan could reduce one-third of all Alzheimer's cases

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People say these small lessons from therapy felt like "bombshells."

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5 small 'bombshell' lessons learned in therapy that shifted people's perspectives

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Five simple body language shifts that can make you instantly more likable

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New trend has workers blowing their savings in favor of enjoying 'mini-retirements'

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Creative interpretation of the evolution of man.

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These 5 conversation tools helped religious students embrace evolution

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A scammer called the wrong guy. His perfect 'CIA' greeting is the ultimate shutdown.

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42-yr-old thought she was having triplets. The doctor's four words in the delivery room changed everything.

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Scarlett Johansson says working with Robert Redford was "transformative" at age 12.

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Scarlett Johansson says Robert Redford changed her life as a kid on set: 'Transformative'

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