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Boomer and Gen Z

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These 5 major habits clearly define Boomers but Gen Z doesn’t want any part of them

Boomers on the front lawn and Gen Z with a coffee

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Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

From potholes to parks, shared priorities are bringing people together where they live.

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His memory resets every 30 seconds. A look inside his 1990 diary shows what he never forgot.

He was a brilliant musician until a viral infection left him with a memory span of only 30 seconds.

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How business students learn to make ethical decisions by studying a soup kitchen in one of America’s toughest neighborhoods

A professor turns a decade of volunteering into a lesson on what it means to serve a community.

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This Gen Zer just shared their budget on a full-time job, and millennials are losing it in pure rage

They are working six days every week and still have to live at home to make ends meet.

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A daycare teacher lost her job after a dad caught her repeatedly lying about a show featuring cartoon vegetables

When he asked outright, she reassured him it was appropriate, but never directly addressed his concern.

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How a NASA scientist shut down Hinge date who asked if she was "the receptionist"

A man tried to undermine her professional achievements with a "joke," but her response shut him down instantly.

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An 18-year-old boy was battling a mystery illness until a pregnancy test helped save his life

The teenager was shocked when medical professionals handed him a pregnancy test, but the unconventional method led to a life-saving diagnosis.

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10 common habits secretly draining your happiness and an expert's simple tips to fix it

A leading mental health expert explains how your daily routines might be sabotaging your well-being.

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A student’s brilliant homework answer just outsmarted her teacher’s ridiculously sexist question

When asked to identify a "Hospital Lady," this 8-year-old girl provided a one-word answer that completely challenged a deeply ingrained gender stereotype.

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NBA star Michael Jordan opened a fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

The basketball icon is continuing to champion healthcare access for the uninsured across North Carolina.

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The one key aspect to a healthy marriage that can make your relationship last for a lifetime

Experts suggest that the true goal of your marriage should be friendship rather than passion.

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Confident woman with a large facial scar reveals how she handles rude comments

A woman with a unique facial scar is currently going viral for her refusal to hide behind bangs or stay silent about rude comments.

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SI's first out lesbian swimsuit cover model shares the raw photos that stayed behind the scenes

These angles rarely make it to the magazine pages, but Chan says they are the most important ones to see.

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Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend might actually help you live longer

It has a funny name, but going for a stroll after dinner is serious business for your digestion and blood sugar.