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After the tragic loss of their baby, a couple received a call from the hospital that changed everything

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Woman shares her daily 'happiness list' ritual and it's transforming people's mental health

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(L) Mikayala Starks speaks out after facing racism. (R) A sticker was put on Starks' car with a racial slur.

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Woman who found slur on oil change sticker stunned by dealership's unbelievable response

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The Italian 'tomato technique' is an easy way to get more done while avoiding burnout

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Got a bad habit? Experts say making it inconvenient is the easy way to break it.

Here's how to make it harder.

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'Every breath you ...' what? 5 classic songs where people totally missed the meaning

"Who Let the Dogs Out?" isn't about canines.

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12-yr-old watching her brother's birth, asked life-changing question question by doctor

The girl really wanted to be in the room with her mom when her baby brother was being born, but she got more than what she had hoped for.

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She thought the man staring at her was a creep, then he spoke and she burst into tears

When a man who was staring at her in the grocery store finally approached, his heartbreaking reason for looking left her in tears.

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A woman was minutes from a debilitating migraine, then she tried this simple water trick

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George Harrison took the Art Garfunkel role for Paul Simon's 1976 'SNL' version of "Homeward Bound."

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In 1976, George Harrison joined Paul Simon for a haunting 'SNL' duet of 'Homeward Bound'

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A British woman in the U.S. shared some favorite sayings that have a surprising positivity.

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British woman in the U.S. shares her new 'favorite' sayings that she will never stop using

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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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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

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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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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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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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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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Breakthrough solar-powered 'leaf' eliminates need for fossil fuels in everyday essentials

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Writing down three good things each day can lead to months of happiness.

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Doctor's ‘Three Good Things’ hack can rewire your brain for long-lasting happiness

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A mom asked her 5-year-old with autism to draw her and the result was not what she expected

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Retired detective schools an angry woman and her son after she tries to kick his family off a public lake

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Entitled woman stole his plane seat so he tricked her in the best way

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A manager demanded his employee leave at 4 p.m. on the dot and the fallout was glorious

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Living life to the fullest.

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People dedicated to 'simple living' share the 10 rules for a happy, stress-free life

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When a 70-year-old mom saw an aggressive man on the subway, her simple act left him in tears

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Representative Image: One question can change everything.

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For three years she passed the same homeless man, then one question changed everything

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