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My Teenage Life After Leaving a Cult
I spent my childhood waiting for the apocalypse. When it never came, I grasped at anything I could to feel in control.
I spent my childhood waiting for the apocalypse. When it never came, I grasped at anything I could to feel in control.
When it comes to fitness, most workouts place the focus on building strength and definition in your muscles. But our muscles aren’t the only structures in our body that help us lift, run and do most of our daily tasks.
If we can only break through the awkwardness barrier, striking up conversations at random is the cheapest form of therapy there is.
We’re drinking more water than ever, but how much do we really need?
These roly-poly herbivores just may be the teddy bears of the sea. But keep an eye out when boating; they don’t move so fast.
Smallpox vaccination was banned in America during the Revolutionary War, but George Washington was determined to protect his army no matter what.
Looking back at the strange and sweaty days of the PETM.
Americans love it. But the science is getting even weirder.
Whether it’s zero-waste cooking or closed-loop cocktails, each is pursuing a single aspect of the food and beverage chain—and showing what’s possible across the industry.
When you’re looking for a job, finding ways to stand out and make a great impression can be everything. But, sometimes, the very “rules” that are supposed to help you do that can hold you back.
Making space for doing nothing is part of it.
Thinking may have become easier, but thinking big is as challenging as ever.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Lubbock County in Texas has been free of measles cases for more than 50 days. But Katherine Wells, director of the Lubbock Health Department, is staying vigilant.
Holding on to Joy at Disneyland.
Doctors have long warned about the risks of too much sodium. But in an era of Maximum Flavor, we crave it more than ever.
Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk opens up about her 45 days in a South Louisiana processing facility—and the generous and compassionate women she met.
Physiologists track the calories burned and fluids consumed during a mountain ultra.
A Rhode Island tribe’s quest for state recognition has sparked a controversy.
From the Industrial Revolution to the pill to AI girlfriends, technology is unbundling what used to be marriage’s package deal.
Discover debut novelists and immersive page-turners from acclaimed authors.
We all went to spend time with our furry best friends outdoors, but if you take your dog hiking, you need to be prepared to respond to their emergencies.
While scientists have concerns about how this data was collected, health care providers say it’s good to know about the condition.
Though history is peppered with women scientists and mathematicians, they are still under-represented in the STEM fields. Want to encourage your daughter to pursue her passions? These shows provide role models that will inspire her.
Data indicates fewer workers intend to travel this summer than usual, with those who are planning shorter trips and briefer periods away from work to limit spending, as concerns over inflation and employment persist.
Understanding how dogs react to screens could help us train them better and expand their entertainment options.
Groceries have never been more expensive, but meal kit prices have remained fairly stable. I did the math to see how much three popular meal kit companies cost when compared with food bought at the supermarket.
Most hikers are summit-obsessed, but how much is too much? Here’s why I’d rather enjoy the experience than celebrate the checklist.
In this personal essay, hairstylist and curl expert Kys Clark shares how having alopecia has redefined what beauty means to her.
Space doesn’t belong to billionaires. It belongs to storytellers and dreamers.
As Clueless turns 30, its filmmaker’s Hollywood success can’t be measured by the usual metrics of box-office returns of awards on a shelf.
With humans and artificial intelligence working together, flood search-and-rescue teams can successfully use existing systems.
This ranking offers a fascinating glimpse into where and why the world is building tall.
How to help your team members get the most from your meetings.
Misinformation is everywhere. And yes, some of it has probably gotten to you.
Many student loan borrowers could see their monthly bills more than double now that the Biden-era SAVE plan is defunct.
Tensions are escalating between the White House and the Federal Reserve, with consumers caught in the middle.
The surprising lessons the conveyor belt sushi business taught me. Sudden equipment failures. Supply chain surprises. Retaining staff as the goalposts move in real time. These aren’t challenges I’ve faced as a tech founder—but I have faced them running restaurants.
For many, Social Security benefits are a key part of their retirement plan. So it makes sense that you would want to get the most possible from this monthly source of income.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, parts of central Texas were devastated by flash floods after the region was hit with the equivalent of four months' worth of rain in just a few hours. At least 134 people were killed, and more than 100 are still missing as of press time.
“Revenge saving” emphasizes making up for poor financial habits by being aggressively frugal or restrictive with your current spending.
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An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.
Millennials’ hottest new career pivot: ditching the corporate grind to run unsexy small businesses.
Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.