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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

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connection bias, conversation study, loneliness
Society

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

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Local

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

“I can’t believe it.”

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Public Good

Oakland officials open ‘play-lending library’ to offset the cost of equipment for youth sports

Public Good

After a field trip for 100 low-income kids was canceled, police officer rents a whole movie theater for them

Local

14-year-old Montana kid rescues a drowning man with his lasso and rodeo skills

Environment

How D.C.’s ‘humanure’ fertilizer creates lush gardens and big profits while improving the environment

Work

In 1947, a car executive said lazy people are just smart. 79 years later, science backs him up.

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Fashion

European Union enforces ban on destroying unsold fast-fashion clothing by major companies

Erik Barnes – 7/21/2026
What kids are doing on tablets seems to matter more than how long they use them.
Health

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

Good Partner – 7/20/2026
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Care

ER doctor and mom sets the record straight for parents of kids with e-bikes and e-scooters

Erik Barnes – 7/20/2026
Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Environment

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

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At times, feeling personally grateful to someone can feel like a big ask – but there are other forms of gratitude.
Ideas

How to be grateful to someone – even when you really don’t want to

A change in perspective can make gratitude easier.

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Society

America’s friendliest states

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Nation

One man’s bad day led to a legacy of love from the ‘Kissing Tree’ for the whole Victoria community

View of upturned face of Black woman with her arms extended, leading a chair dance class with lots of seniors sitting in the background extending their arms in the same motion.
Health

May cause joy: The full-spectrum health benefits of dance 

Edward Hopper's Nighthawks painting from 1942, depicting lonely people around a diner.
Research

Why we crave company

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Research

Scientists find that Japanese frog gut bacteria destroys cancer tumors in a single treatment

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Culture

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

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olympics, broadcasting, women, misogyny
Film & TV

European Broadcasting Union offers guide to reduce sexualizing camera angles of Olympic women athletes

Erik Barnes – 7/15/2026
ILLENIUM performs a free concert for fans prior to the start of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes on June 06, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Culture

The summer concert state rankings: Which states pack more festivals, shows, and tours in 2026

Good Partner – 7/14/2026
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Everyday Economics

The states with the highest rates of uninsured drivers and what it costs everyone else

Good Partner – 7/13/2026
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Smart Spending

South Korea creates a website that allows you to pretend to order takeout to get the dopamine rush without spending a dime

Erik Barnes – 7/13/2026
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Local

11-year-old Kentuckian rescues man drowning in apartment complex pool

Erik Barnes – 7/9/2026

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