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The Rise and Fall of the Klaxon, the World’s Most Annoying Car Horn
Klaxon automotive horns, once standard safety equipment, disappeared from the roads after World War I. But the tensions they exposed about urban noise still echo.
Klaxon automotive horns, once standard safety equipment, disappeared from the roads after World War I. But the tensions they exposed about urban noise still echo.
Go easy on the compliment sandwich, and other tips to help you become a go-to advice giver.
An ex-FBI agent, a psychologist and a fraud investigator share their best tips for detecting dishonesty.
Relish the opportunity to adventure alone.
There are many different types of stretching, but the two most common are static and dynamic stretching.
Costco’s popular chickens have stayed fixed at $4.99 for more than a decade — even in the face of raging inflation. But it’s come at a cost.
Welcome to Haberman, Queens: Population 0.
A group of films, ranging from art-house gems to big blockbusters, that deserve a fresh look.
It’s almost impossible to simulate a good wormhole without more qubits.
A team of birders races to find as many bird species as possible in 24 hours.
You can making perfect brunch pancakes with this recipe, even if your cooking skills usually rely on a microwave.
Every person on Earth is living in the past, and more facts about time that are likely to hurt your brain.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Some are using Final Fantasy and GTA Online as dating sites and long-time lovers are finding comfort and connection through Resident Evil. Could video games be the ultimate relationship tool?
Philippa Barnes was a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The California-based gynecologist and Gwyneth biography source, Dr. Jen Gunter, on everything from how she views Gwyneth Paltrow’s legacy to the most difficult aspects of fighting pseudoscience claims.
Nationally, extreme heat causes more deaths each year than any other weather event, including floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
I have opened my heart and my mind to Sam, and he’s brought both of us to the place we so desperately need to be.
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day.
Territory mapped during France’s colonial rule is behind clash that has exposed tensions between the countries.
Protein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins?
There are a lot of great new games out there, but have you heard about this Balatro thing? It's like, poker, but all silly!
With the right approach, you can transform your job search from a source of frustration into a launchpad for the career you want.
Pulau Tiga, best known as the original ‘Survivor’ island, was as much of a character on the show as the contestants were.
The new season première goes after Trump as never before—and solves a problem that’s plagued comedians since his first term in office.
More and more teenagers are using AI “to get out of thinking” — and not just as a homework crutch, but an emotional one.
Make your inbox less overwhelming.
One of them can really hit the golf ball 400 yards.
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.
The Black Sabbath front man set out to capture the sound of evil. Somehow, he became widely loved.
The movie, the fifth effort to adapt the comic characters for the big screen, was expected to collect about $220 million worldwide in its first weekend.
Is Target being innovative or just following an industry trend?
In the late 1940s, the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee eventually led to a Hollywood blacklist, now the focus of an exhibit at the New York Historical Society.
Body-acceptance advocate Katie Sturino and Ronald Young Jr., host of the podcast Weight for It, answer listener questions about body image, weight loss drugs and bullying.
Their fees are getting higher—and their benefits are sometimes wildly complicated to redeem.
Doing real-time experiments like this in the wild can teach us a lot about our kids and ourselves as parents.
Before commercial pilots push back from the gate, they complete a comprehensive preflight check to verify that every system functions correctly during the journey ahead.
Thieves seized over 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
An executive coach offers introverts five tips for sounding more confident. You’re smart, capable, and consistently deliver results. But in meetings, your voice disappears.
The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.
Some well-meaning phrases don’t always go over well.
Americans are worrying more about Social Security, and the Trump administration may be partly to blame. In an AARP survey released July 22, only 36% of Americans voiced confidence in the future of the retirement trust fund, down from 43% in 2020.
Forget the stereotype of the frail old woman who needs help carrying groceries – fitness mavens like Joan MacDonald show you can strength train at any age.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a tax deduction on auto loan interest — but eligibility for the tax break is limited.
Environmentally-conscious young people are heading to estate sales for low cost, well-made products.