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Michael Jordan at a UNC Basketball game in 2007

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

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Gen Z hobbies, boomer trends, analog hobbies, slow living, vinyl records resurgence, urban homesteading, birdwatching trends, mental health hobbies

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10 classic boomer hobbies that are trending with Gen Z and suddenly cool all over again

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Men share the 10 biggest green flags they have seen in women and the list is eye-opening

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A neuroscientist shares the 4-step 'brain trick' to tackle hard things 'almost effortlessly'

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Model Lauren Chan's 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover

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

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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.

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Hospice doctor shares what happens in the moments immediately after death

Dr. B.J. Miller describes the "palpable" feeling that lingers in the room and why he is comfortable not knowing the answers.

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Denmark’s generous parental leave policies erase eighty percent of the ‘motherhood penalty’

Paid leave and universal child care help moms stay attached to work, even as reduced hours trim pay.

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Scientists discover a mysterious 'third state' of existence beyond the boundaries of life and death

New research suggests that our cells might possess a strange form of sentience even after the body has died.

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'Pitt' star Katherine LaNasa tells Stephen Colbert how his words inspired her during cancer battle

"You really changed me."

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61-year-old says these are the 8 steps someone must take before they truly become a man

"There are a lot of people who live 80 years, die, and never become men."

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It’s easy making green: Muppets continue to make a profit 50 years into their run

From classroom to late night: how the Muppets dodged typecasting.

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There's a surprisingly spicy reason for 'Groundhog Day.' And yes, it's all about sex.

We think it's Groundhog's Day, but the groundhogs think it's Valentine's Day.

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A BMW salesman refused to let her test drive so she hit back with the perfect power move

She was ready to buy her dream car with cash, but the salesman’s rude behavior changed her mind immediately.

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Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom shares why political self-care isn't about disengaging

Find healthy ways to take action regardless of political affiliation.

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Defendant catches beloved judge off guard  when asked if he was 'coerced' into pleading guilty

"Well, technically you, your honor."

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Brothers vs. Sisters: Who is actually kinder to their siblings? Science finally has an answer.

We assume boys are the aggressive ones, but a new global study suggests that when it comes to family, the rules change completely.

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In 1999, Genesis quietly revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel and it remains sadly overlooked

This stunning, updated track still feels like a gorgeous glimpse of what could have been.

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A counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up

Understanding what does and doesn't come with forgiving someone can make all the difference.

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How to avoid seeing disturbing video on social media and protect your peace of mind

Avoiding unexpected trauma is not the same as tuning out.

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