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(L) 78-year-old Tona Herndon speaks in interview. (Cover Image Source: YouTube| CBS News), (R) 15-year-old Christian Lunsford meets woman robbed by dad. `

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Teen confronts elderly woman robbed by his father—and her reaction stunned him

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Four Generations: Boomers, Gen X, Millenials, and Gen Z

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From Gen Z to Boomers, 4 generations have 4 very different viewpoints of 1 word: respect

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When Dan Gheesling's iPad went missing, he tried to track it down—and posted the results online.

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Former 'Big Brother' champ hunts down 'stolen' iPad using technology, charm, and instinct

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Donald Trump's speeches proved ChatGPT has limitations.

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ChatGPT cannot replace human writers and Donald Trump proves it

These 5 major habits clearly define Boomers but Gen Z doesn’t want any part of them
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These 5 major habits clearly define Boomers but Gen Z doesn’t want any part of them

“Boomers think it's a bitchin' way of life, but Gen Z find it all cringe.”

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Teen initially ignored symptoms as fatigue—her boyfriend’s insistence to visit hospital saved her from stroke

Doctors said if she'd waited, she might have faced lifelong disability.

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Culture

A resurfaced 1970 video captures the historic moment Iggy Pop 'invented' crowd surfing

The Stooges concert was being covered by the local news like a live sporting event.

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Science

Scottish scientists engineer special E. coli that transforms plastic into Tylenol

A common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into an over-the-counter pain reliever.

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An elderly couple waves good-bye

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Photographer captures parents' goodbyes for 27 years—the last photo is heartbreaking

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Stellan Skarsgård took a pay cut to ensure quality meals on set.

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Culture

Stellan Skarsgård puts Norway on blast with a great point about cheap lunches on film sets

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After 50 years, Jack White finally has a cell phone.

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Culture

Jack White proudly went 50 years without a cell phone. Then his wife bought him one.

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

Money

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This can be yours for under $11K.

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Money

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

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Should "mystery boxes" be sold at an upcycling community thrift store?

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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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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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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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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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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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An ancient city has now been revealed to the public.

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History

Archeologists dig up a 3,500-year-old lost ancient city in Peru

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A family did a DNA test on their newly adopted senior dog, and their minds were blown.

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Animals

After their beloved dog died, a family adopted a lookalike. A DNA test blew their minds.

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Robot ponders and river flows through a forrest.

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Environment

These 4 high-tech inventions are giving Mother Nature a fighting chance at a brighter future

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A 35-year-old note written a toilet paper roll and its author was found.

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Couple tracks down author of moving 35-year-old toilet paper note left behind in their new home

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When one beer's price goes up, another brew's price goes down.

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Chinese city allows tourists to enjoy and trade brews like stocks in a 'Beer Exchange'

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A daily "individual reset" can help keep relationships alive.

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Health

Psychologist says doing this one 'individual reset' on weekdays can save a relationship

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A bad photoshop attempt turned into a hilarious viral moment

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Husband hilariously fails at using Photoshop to convince wife not to get bangs—now everyone wants her to

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The Beastie Boys smashed their own gold-record plaque and found something strange.

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The Beastie Boys smashed their own gold-record plaque and made a weird, hilarious discovery

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Woman walking with her dog

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Health

A major new scientific study says walking exactly 8,250 steps a day greatly boosts your health

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