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Michael J. Fox knows why Back to the Future resonates with so many people.

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Good People

Michael J. Fox reveals the true meaning of 'Back to the Future' and why it's still important now

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Water training and father with daughter.

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Culture

Navy SEAL recommends this mindfulness trick for parents to keep their cool

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What wouldn't your ex do with you?

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Health

The brokenhearted share the one tip that helped them all heal from their breakup

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A culture expert compares the ornate aesthetics of the Victorian era with the boring design of today.

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Culture expert compares Victorian and modern design to explain how the world got 'so ugly'

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A wife’s frustration turned to tears when she saw why her husband stayed late

When she caught a glimpse of her husband with their daughter, her whole perspective shifted.

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Their toddler damaged a neighbor's car. The 'invoice' they got was a total shock.

When their toddler damaged a neighbor's car, the parents braced for a huge repair bill. The 'invoice' they received was something else entirely.

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Her manager at Walmart forced her to work on her day off. It made her a millionaire.

She was frustrated about the last-minute shift, but it led to an unbelievable million-dollar windfall.

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9-year-old with autism shocks the world with an IQ higher than Einstein

She was bullied for being different; now she’s being compared to the world's greatest minds.

Culture

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Culture

A 97-year-old was relaxing when 5 teens suddenly appeared in her home. Then they saved her life.

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(L) Man walking down empty road; (R) A Shibu Inu in the woods

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A man was walking across Japan alone for 256 days. Then he met a tiny Shiba Inu.

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A young girl watches fish in an aquarium

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A Japanese aquarium's sunfish got lonely. Their low-tech solution was brilliantly adorable.

Heroes

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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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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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Money

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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Money

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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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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Money

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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Money

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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Make the most out of your Swiffer supplies.

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Life hacks

6 Swiffer hacks for an immaculate home that'll save you money, too

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Do brother or sister pairs stay closer over the years?

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Family

Which sibling pairs are closer, brothers or sisters? Research answers the age-old debate.

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Will Ferrell's success was due to an "anti-pep talk" from his dad.

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Humor

Will Ferrell reveals how his dad's 'anti-pep talk' led him to wild comedy success

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A McDonald's employee shared their yearly 'bonus' and people couldn't believe it

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Where does your state rank in mental health?

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Health

New report ranks the best and worst states for mental health in America

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You're never too old to make new friends.

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Health

Social skills educator shares three easy-breezy ways for adults to meet new friends

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Jeff Bridges performs 'The Dude' on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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Culture

Jeff Bridges revives classic 'The Dude' Lebowski character to tell Americans to 'calm down'

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Millennials share their regrets to help others avoid them

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Culture

Entering their 40s, Millennials share their regrets so others don't repeat them

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This 33-pound 'linebacker' baby took over TikTok and caught the NFL's eye

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