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friendship, tap out, military, graduation, TikTok, family, community

Air Force graduate tears up when friend steps in to ‘tap him out’ during graduation

Mark Wales – 5/8/2026

Teens contribute in ways that go far beyond organized volunteering.

Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions

Good Partner – 5/8/2026

intimacy, sexual relationships, chores, housework, sex life, fairness

How couples divide chores may shape sexual desire in ways you wouldn’t expect

Who does the dishes might matter more than you think.

Mark Wales – 5/11/2026

Therapist shares 5 ways to be ‘less annoying’ in conversations and it’s a must-watch

Wildlife reserves and gardens alike can be regrown thanks to dogs wearing backpacks with seeds

How the ‘fog harvesting’ women of Morocco are influencing how desert areas get drinking water

Florida man found $30K in a fanny pack in a Wawa bathroom. He knew exactly what to do.

More women are rejecting ‘optimization culture’ for realistic wellness plans

Featured Stories

Two persons petting a cat while unpacking boxes in their new room.

Everyday Economics

What a roommate can save you in 100 US cities: 2026 study

Good Partner – 5/15/2026

A school report card showing straight A's.

Parents trust report cards more than test scores, with consequences for kids

Good Partner – 5/15/2026

Emphasizing the sounds of certain words to young children can help them retain language, not confuse them about speaking properly.

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Good Partner – 5/15/2026

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

Customers browse the fresh produce at a Wilkes-Barre, Pa., farmers market in June 2025.

Everyday Economics

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

Six groups explain who shows up and why.

Good Partner – 5/15/2026

A healthy bat hangs in a cave, resting up to eat its weight in bugs at dusk.

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect‑eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

crochet, climate change, heat, community outreach, tourism

Spanish town shaded from punishing summer heat thanks to senior knitters and their colorful blankets

micro walks, mental health, physical health, exercise, fitness, walking

People who dread working out are trying ‘micro walks,’ and the results feel great

Which route should you take? The familiar or the unknown?

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

The ability to say ‘I know that I know nothing’ could be considered a sign of wisdom.

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

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

You don’t need to be stuck on a negative feeling.

You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2‑step process that takes some effort

Good Partner – 5/13/2026

Support for students is one value that both Democrats and Republicans alike value in a teacher.

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

Good Partner – 5/13/2026

therapy, depression, positive affect treatment, happiness, mental health, feel good

A new therapy is helping people find joy again, and it’s flipping how we treat depression

Mark Wales – 5/13/2026

Two persons applying sunscreen while sitting on a beach.

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works.

Good Partner – 5/8/2026

A view of the San Antonio River walkway in San Antonio, Texas.

Everyday Economics

The salary you need to live comfortably in 100 US cities

Good Partner – 5/8/2026

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