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The Guardian
How to Spot a Liar: 10 Essential Tells – From Random Laughter to Copycat Gestures
An ex-FBI agent, a psychologist and a fraud investigator share their best tips for detecting dishonesty.
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Aeon
My Mom
I love her and it’s a secret. I love her so much it kills me, and you bet I’d sooner die than tell her.
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The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings)
The Good Luck of Your Bad Luck
Marcus Aurelius on the Stoic strategy for weathering life’s waves and turning suffering into strength.
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Bon Appétit
Peach and Prosciutto Sandwich
A sandwich that’s sure to be your next picnic MVP.
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Fast Company
Want to Cut Your Work Hours in Half? Create an A/B Schedule
"You can get more done with more power to spare."
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Glamour
This Easy Trick Will Give You Heavenly, Fluffy Pancakes in Minutes
You can making perfect brunch pancakes with this recipe, even if your cooking skills usually rely on a microwave.
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The Conversation
There Are 2 Main Ways to Stretch: How to Choose the Way Right for You
There are many different types of stretching, but the two most common are static and dynamic stretching.
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Nautilus
How to Understand Extreme Numbers
Some numbers are so large they are difficult to grasp, yet still necessary.
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Esquire
How to Wear Cologne
They’re not rules; they're guidelines. And they’ll help you find the right spritz for you.
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GQ
The True Story of the ‘Ferrari’ Crash That Changed Racing Forever
‘Ferrari’ recreated a bygone—and often deadly—age of motorsports.
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Country Living
Pro Tips For Your Car Camping Adventure
Explore America like you haven’t before.
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Atlas Obscura
The Brief, Baffling Life of an Accidental New York Neighborhood
Welcome to Haberman, Queens: Population 0.
Popular Collections
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Pocket Collections
The Art of Navigating Thorny Office Politics
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
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The Guardian
How Video Games Are Keeping Romance Alive – One Level at a Time
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?
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Vanity Fair
How Goop Culture Helped Create MAHA
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.
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The Guardian
The Rise and Fall of the British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
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.
Business Insider
Return Fraud Is Running Rampant
Whether it’s sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
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The Associated Press
Photos Show a Filipino Couple Walking Down a Flooded Aisle on Their Wedding Day
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day.
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Vox
Why Your Energy Bill Is Suddenly So Much More Expensive
And why it’s not getting cheaper any time soon.
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NPR
The Best Games of 2025 So Far, Picked by NPR’s Staff
From indies like ’Blue Prince’ to big console exclusives like ’Donkey Kong Bananza’, NPR staff and contributors round up their favorite games of the year so far.
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NBC News
The Deadliest Extreme Weather Event Is Not What You Think It Is
Nationally, extreme heat causes more deaths each year than any other weather event, including floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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NBC News
As Texas Plows Ahead With New Maps, Governors Grapple With the Prospect of Mid-Decade Redistricting
Some Democrats are urging governors in other states to counter Texas Republicans with their own redistricting efforts, despite major obstacles.
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CBS News
U.S. Postal Service to Celebrate 250th Anniversary Amid Trump Threats to Privatize
The USPS is celebrating with two new commemorative stamps and a celebration at the Smithsonian on July 26.
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SELF
5 High-Protein Vegan and Vegetarian Breakfasts to Power Your Morning
Eating plant-based may be good for the environment (not to mention you!), but it can make it tougher to get enough of certain nutrients from food alone, including one key macro: protein.
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Real Simple
Hummus Vs. Guacamole: Which Dip Packs More of the Good Fats?
Hummus and guacamole are both healthy dips, but is one healthier than the other? Registered dietitians compare the dips and decide which one is more nutritious.
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The Conversation
Mysterious Fossil May Rewrite Story of Skin and Feather Evolution in Reptiles
The fossil creature has outgrowths on its back that are neither hair nor feathers.
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Polygon
Inside the Explosive ‘Brainrot’ Game That’s Got Millions of Kids Crashing Out
’Steal A Brainrot’ has become the biggest game on Roblox by making kids miserable.
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Inverse
The First Great Crime Thriller Changed Cinema Forever
An iconic actor's only foray into directing is one of the most haunting and influential movies in cinema history.
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Mashed
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork That’s Sweet, Tangy, and Got a Kick
This slow cooker recipe transforms pork butt into the ultimate sandwich filler. Canned cranberry sauce and chipotles add a mix of sweetness, tartness, and heat.
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BBC
Screams and Chaos: The Moments After Bangladesh Fighter Jet Hit a Primary School
At least 31 people were killed, many of them schoolchildren, when a fighter jet crashed into a school in Dhaka.
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Marie Claire
Laufey Shares What Music Shaped Her—and What’s on Her Playlist Now
The Icelandic singer told us what she grew up listening to, from jazz to 2000s pop, and opened up about her upcoming album ‘A Matter of Time.’
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CBS News
A Dog Trainer Had No Symptoms. A Scan of His Lungs Found a Terminal Disease
Christopher Kennedy didn’t think anything was wrong. Soon, doctors were telling him a double lung transplant was his only option.
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Reuters
Trump Signs Order Aimed at Curbing Big-Money College Sports Payouts
President Donald Trump waded into a debate over the influence of big-money payouts in college sports on Thursday, signing an executive order adding federal government scrutiny to the practice.
Life Hacks
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NPR
Dear Life Kit: My Friend Says Ugly Things About Her Body and It Makes Me Anxious
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.
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Parents
A Parent Let Their Son Choose What to Do With Money They Found–Here’s What He Decided
Doing real-time experiments like this in the wild can teach us a lot about our kids and ourselves as parents.
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The Atlantic
The Problem With Rewards Credit Cards
Their fees are getting higher—and their benefits are sometimes wildly complicated to redeem.
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Harvard Business Review
The Right Way to Prepare for a High-Stakes Conversation
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.
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Kiplinger
Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the Clues
Thieves seized over 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
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NPR
Home Sales Are Down. So Why Are Prices at an All-Time High?
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.
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Fast Company
How to Go From Quiet to Commanding
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.
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The Guardian
‘Old People Are Capable of More’: Meet the Female Weightlifters in Their 70s and 80s
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.
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NPR
Doctors Urge FDA to Remove Black Box Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause
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.
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USA TODAY
Young People Always Worry About Social Security. Older People Are Joining Them.
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.
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USA TODAY
Estate Sales Are Booming. Thank Gen Z
Environmentally-conscious young people are heading to estate sales for low cost, well-made products.
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The Week
How Will the New Tax Deductions on Auto Loans Work?
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a tax deduction on auto loan interest — but eligibility for the tax break is limited.