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The Tyranny of Stuff
The letters of Seamus Heaney reveal that he was bedeviled by the same problem that overwhelms all of us.
The letters of Seamus Heaney reveal that he was bedeviled by the same problem that overwhelms all of us.
Committing to a pair of large, (literally) in-your-face glasses is a shortcut to leveling up your personal style.
Computer vision researchers have uncovered a world of visual signals hiding in our midst, including subtle motions that betray what’s being said and faint images of what’s around a corner.
For starters, you might have people-pleasing tendencies.
Fast food chains are experimenting with having AI assistants take orders. The results aren’t particularly satisfying.
Even after a tough economic year, you still have a right to negotiate, and be compensated fairly for your work.
From Algeria to Arizona, at these unique buildings you can drop off packages in architectural wonders.
And how often they should be washed.
A psychologist explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact on global change.
(But don’t worry, you can beat them at their own game.)
Revealing your six-pack isn’t as simple as just crunching into oblivion. Here’s what you need to know.
The quantification of bodies, senses, and experience can be traced back to mathematical and statistical techniques of the 19th century.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
A Rhode Island tribe’s quest for state recognition has sparked a controversy.
Tricks to fix it go beyond chewing gum.
From the Industrial Revolution to the pill to AI girlfriends, technology is unbundling what used to be marriage’s package deal.
The whole premise of internet publishing is starting to crumble.
Physiologists track the calories burned and fluids consumed during a mountain ultra.
The extinct flightless pigeon has captured imaginations for over 400 years. Experts and artists are now revealing how much we have distorted what the dodo was really like.
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.
Does talking to a cute stranger make your palms sweat? Confidence coach Regina Bonds offers advice on to how to put yourself out there, including how to show interest without coming off as creepy.
Even as parents, navigating social pressures with our individual personalities can be exhausting.
The government wants to encourage women to have babies but Italians say they need greater help.
I compared over 150 plans from the top ISPs to find the country’s average broadband costs. Here’s what I found.
Scottie Scheffler is the champion golfer of the year and one step closer to the career Grand Slam.
Trump administration says masks are necessary for agents’ security during immigration raids.
Discover the common weeds that can actually benefit your garden’s soil. Gardening experts explain how these surprising plants improve soil health and support your garden’s ecosystem.
Russian youth organisations are encouraging Ukrainian children to turn against their country.
The constant deluge of bad news about rising global temperatures and their impacts can make it feel like the world is ending. Is it?
TIME spoke to doctors to unpack whether people who get migraines with aura can take certain types of birth control.
From Prada to Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, Fendi, Victoria Beckham, and beyond: Women designers are pointing the way forward around the world.
To get started, all you need is a standard A4 sheet of paper and the folding skills of a 4-year-old.
I didn't expect to be so anxious when my daughter was cell-phone free. I realized how addicted I am to the phone and how I need to change my habits.
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.
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.
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.
Make sure your suit fits, don’t dress too sexy, and other essential advice from professionals in law, tech, finance, and marketing.
An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.
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.
Millennials’ hottest new career pivot: ditching the corporate grind to run unsexy small businesses.