Everyday Economics

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Society

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

Local

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

“I can’t believe it.”

Work

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Fashion

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

Health

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

Care

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

Ideas

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

Society

America’s friendliest states

Nation

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

Health

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

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.

Research

Why we crave company

The brain treats connection like a basic need.

Research

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

Film & TV

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

Culture

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

Everyday Economics

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

Smart Spending

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

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.

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

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