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Finding that, at 28, she didn’t have the close tribe of confidants that other people did, one writer decided to investigate why—by reaching out to four of her ex-best friends.
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What is the relationship between how we reason and the reasons we come up with?
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One of the easiest breads to make at home gets pretzel-ified with a highly burnished, salt-coated crust and a delightfully bitter twang.
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Children today are cossetted and pressured in equal measure. Without the freedom to play, they will never grow up.
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If a surgeon gets too close to delicate nerves in the throat, an alarm goes off. (But no one’s nose lights up.)
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After years of avoiding love, I found a match that seemed almost too perfect. We were practically walking down the aisle before I realized it really was too good to be true.
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In the 1970s, the Chicago Sun-Times used the Mirage as a front.
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The whole thing started because Robin H. Swanson wanted to send flowers.
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Excitment about a new habit or routine is like a sugar rush. Here’s how to stop the crash.
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The sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth millions per year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse?
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Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, but the bigger problem is what carbon dioxide will do to the amount of pollen being released. A 200% increase is possible this century.
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Even in calm seas, waves can become monsters.
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From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
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In 2025 we’re turning back to one of the oldest forms of dating: meeting a romantic partner through friends.
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TikTok beauty influencer Kaycee Ogle is regularly contacted by brands who want her to promote their products. But one email she received in June was different, and made her curious.
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As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it’s gotten a lot easier to find out.
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The man behind the Calexit movement claims to be a baller. But he’s broke.
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The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response.
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A new documentary, ‘The Stringer,’ investigates the story of the famous Vietnam War photo “Napalm Girl,” raising questions about who actually took it.
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’The Naked Gun’ aims to resurrect what was once one of our most beloved sure-hit genres. Why did it ever go away?
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Some of us seem to be bitten much more than others – and in unlucky cases this can lead to an allergic reaction or chronic illness. Pharmacists explain how to avoid the worst insects have to offer.
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Natural disasters may cost more money, but they claim far fewer lives than in decades past.
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The state finalized rules ensuring most new edifices will install electric heat pumps and stoves instead of gas appliances, lowering costs and improving air quality.
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The aromatic spice is a mainstay in Persian and Spanish cuisines, and is now being used medicinally. Here are the health benefits of saffron.
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In the 1960s, Pillsbury helped produce a snack fit for astronauts. It came in flavors like chocolate and peanut butter and was later marketed to the public.
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Trade experts say the Trump administration’s barrage of new tariffs could raise prices for consumers and cause headaches for businesses.
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40 years ago, ‘Weird Science’ was released. Is it worth watching today? You bet.
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I’ve been covering tech for decades. These are the software tools I use for work (and occasional recreation) every day - and boy, have they changed a lot over the last few years.
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Discover expert-approved ways to get rid of weeds without harming your lawn.
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When compared with prices at other major supermarkets, spices at Costco are often significantly cheaper per unit of weight. Here is how much money you can save on seven popular spices by purchasing them at Costco instead of another large grocery store.
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The annual hit is back, with players Eric Karabell feels are going earlier than they should in drafts this summer.
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A trip to the seaside isn’t complete without a jangling cup of coins or an overconfident uncle nursing a sore hand. Here’s a rundown of the top nostalgia-inducing games.
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Forget dragons and dire wolves. In George R.R. Martin‘s corner of the realm — otherwise known as Santa Fe, New Mexico — power looks more like a movie theater, a short-haul railway line, a bookstore and a bar.
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Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer. That’s according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion.
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A Senate committee advanced a bipartisan bill that would spur the construction of affordable housing. Here’s what to know about it.
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If you take a supplement, you should read this.
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Now’s the time to replenish your bug spray supply.
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When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.
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Some of the most generous benefits of federal student loans are going away in the coming years. Here's why experts still recommend them over private loans.
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Contractors know you’ve got money to spend on your home project. Here are the tricks they use to upsell you and get you to spend more than you intended.
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When we’re in the hospital, our lives are literally in the hands of the doctors, nurses, and other staff. But hospitals can be sketchy about what they tell you—with expensive consequences.
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Which obligations need your immediate attention and which can wait.
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Gold prices have largely risen over the past 18 months, approximately, but will they continue to do so this August?
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This common syndrome can certainly harm your happiness. Here are three ways to get over it.
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Here’s how to tell if something nefarious might be behind them.