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byron geldard, testicular cancer, pregnancy test cancer, hcg hormone, mens health, teenage cancer trust, oncology diagnosis, cancer detection, healthcare awareness, cancer survivor

(L) A teenage boy does research on a tablet; (R) A pregnancy test

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An 18-year-old boy was battling a mystery illness until a pregnancy test helped save his life

Marketing, Stigma, Brands, Consumer choice, Spending, Social marketing, Social judgment

How you feel about a treat can change based on the judgment of others.

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Culture

Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing even though no one else cares

History, US presidents, Pittsburgh, Local, President's Day

A young George Washington was thrust into the dense, contested wilderness of the Ohio River Valley as a land surveyor for real estate development companies in Virginia.

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History

How a 22-year-old George Washington learned how to lead, from a series of mistakes in the Pennsylvania wilderness

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Woman with six arms multitasking.

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Why A.Q. is the new I.Q. as a desired skill among employers and how to cultivate it yourself

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10 common habits secretly draining your happiness and an expert's simple tips to fix it

A leading mental health expert explains how your daily routines might be sabotaging your well-being.

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A student’s brilliant homework answer just outsmarted her teacher’s ridiculously sexist question

When asked to identify a "Hospital Lady," this 8-year-old girl provided a one-word answer that completely challenged a deeply ingrained gender stereotype.

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Health

New Chinese study suggests meat eaters are more likely to reach 100 than people on plant-based diets

The study followed people's diets for 20 years.

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Child experts reveal five phrases that never work on kids and five that really do

Swapping out common parenting clichés for these expert-approved alternatives can transform your home environment.

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michael jordan, novant health, north carolina health clinics, uninsured healthcare, wilmington nc, healthcare access, medical philanthropy, primary care, community health, affordable care act

Michael Jordan at a UNC Basketball game in 2007

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NBA star Michael Jordan opened a fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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A happy couple playing with their dog

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The one key aspect to a healthy marriage that can make your relationship last for a lifetime

kate bogner, scleroderma en coup de sabre, facial scars, skin positivity, self advocacy, national scleroderma foundation, body confidence, holistic health coach, overcoming bullying, autoimmune disease awareness

A woman looks in the mirror

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Confident woman with a large facial scar reveals how she handles rude comments

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

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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

pizza story, food service, Reddit kindness, fast food manager, homeless man, meat lovers pizza, viral Reddit, unexpected kindness, pizza restaurant

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

Money

Motherhood, Safety net, Income inequality, Denmark, Gender inequality, Scandinavia, Government benefits, Mothers Day, Mother's Day, motherhood penalty

A Danish mom drops her young son at his school in Copenhagen.

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Family

Denmark’s generous parental leave policies erase eighty percent of the ‘motherhood penalty’

Race, Income, Safety net, Martin Luther King Day, Universal basic income (UBI), Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Affordability, Guaranteed income, Social programs, Universal basic income

Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also economic hardship.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

thrifting, holiday shopping, budgeting, economy, vintage

Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

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Money

People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

rideshare, uber, pay, fares, fair wages

A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Money

Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

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No more new pennies.

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Money

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

food labels, marketing buzzwords, advertisements, consumer reports, economy

How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Money

Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

taxes, tax professionals, tax stories, finances, financial experts

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

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A father-daughter dance inside a Louisiana prison provided rare moment to reunite

A giant star is changing before our eyes and astronomers are watching in real time

The red supergiant with its suspected smaller, hotter twin living alongside it.

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Science

A giant star is changing before our eyes and astronomers are watching in real time

Knowledge, Sociology, Teamwork, Gaming, Yoga, Loneliness, Skills, Recreation, Leisure, Social connection, Dungeons & Dragons, Hobbies, Mastery

David Cargo, a Dungeons & Dragons player, dressed as one of his characters named Thorn Woodson, browses through board games at Portland Comic Expo on Oct. 27, 2019, in Portland, Ore.

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Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being

Howie Mandel, OCD, Howard Stern, celebrity, mental health, radio show, America's Got Talent, hosting

(LEFT) Howie Mandel on stage and (RIGHT) on the set of America's Got Talent

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Howie Mandel’s accidental OCD 'overshare' on Howard Stern turned into a moment of personal triumph

Obesity, Chronic diseases, Weight loss, Dieting, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Weight loss drugs, GLP-1, Zepbound, GLP-1 drugs

Weight loss on GLP-1 drugs can follow similar patterns as the yo-yo dieting fads of previous decades.

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Health

Medical expert explains what to do after reaching weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications

childcare study, childcare tips, scientific study, empathy, caring

Left: Two young women stock a food donation box. Right: A mother holds her baby.

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Family

Chinese study says early maternal touch may encourage social behavior and empathy in teenagers

History, Gender, Women, Geography, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Maps, Women in history, Gender equity in science

Gladys West, right, developed the mathematical models behind GPS.

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History

Women have been mapping the world for centuries, and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps

Social media, Teenagers, School districts, Teens, State laws, Schools policy, Social media regulation, Cell phones

Schools with phone bans are often giving students the option of placing their devices in a locked case or a box.

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Ohio instituted a strict phone ban for all public school students and the results are profound

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Model Lauren Chan's 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover

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SI's first out lesbian swimsuit cover model shares the raw photos that stayed behind the scenes

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