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Everyday Economics

5 things to do when the car’s check engine light comes on before spending money at the mechanic

Erik Barnes – 6/15/2026

connection bias, conversation study, loneliness

The conversations people avoid may be the ones they would enjoy the most

Mark Wales – 6/11/2026

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‘But you already helped me’: Elderly woman floored as landscaper reveals $625K GoFundMe in her name

“I can’t believe it.”

Erik Barnes – 6/16/2026

How window‑mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Solar-powered boat feasts on trash and could solve the ocean’s plastic waste problem

While exploring trails, two friends rescue missing woman trapped in a mud puddle for 3 days

Featured Stories

Repair Cafe, community, environment, loneliness

Broken household items bring people to Repair Cafés but community keeps them coming back

Mark Wales – 6/15/2026

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How one World Cup superfan bought a giant, rare FIFA soccer ball that barely fits in his car

Erik Barnes – 6/11/2026

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Everyday Economics

Coloradans can now fight against a weaker economy and hunger through the ‘Tamale Act’

Erik Barnes – 6/11/2026

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Glimpses of the bright blue meteor were later recorded in parts of Portugal and Spain.

Zoheb Alam – 05/20/24

Featured Stories

Social media use before bedtime can be stimulating in ways that screen time alone is not.

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Nighttime scrolling keeps the brain wired.

Good Partner – 6/10/2026

When children experience boredom, it can result in a brain boost that can push them to explore new activities.

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

work, job tips, career tips, communication skills, communication tips

6 phrases to use to tactfully disagree with your boss and not jeopardize your job

robot, healthcare, elder care, aging, social issue

A dementia patient and his wife got their lives back thanks to a ‘coat rack-like’ robot

bonobo, Kanzi, imagination, creativity, human, evolution

A bonobo’s make-believe tea party has scientists rethinking whether imagination belongs only to humans

cats, computer, animal behavior, biology

People thought cats lay on laptops to get in the way. The real reason is surprisingly sweet.

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.

One sister expected endless free childcare—the other just wanted her time to be valued.

Adam Albright Hanna & GOOD Staff – 09/19/25

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash. — Babysitter plays with two children

The Latest

Ships like these played a vital role in the American Revolution.

How out‑of‑work fishermen saved the American Revolution

Good Partner – 6/4/2026

End-of-life decisions can be complicated, and ethics consultants may help families and care teams navigate them.

Who are hospital ethics consultants, and why should you care?

Good Partner – 6/4/2026

medical debt, debt relief, economy, healthcare

Nonprofit wipes out millions of dollars in medical debt for 97,000 people in Connecticut

Erik Barnes – 6/4/2026

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Actor shares with Harrison Ford that he was her late dad’s favorite actor. His reply was perfect.

Erik Barnes – 6/4/2026

coffee, cleaning, life hack, cleaning hacks, money saving tips

Everyday Economics

4 reasons why coffee grounds are a money-saving cleaning supply

Erik Barnes – 6/4/2026

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