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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.
Boys as young as three are more than happy to police the toy box and make sure that no little dude walks away with a Barbie.
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.
A group of films, ranging from art-house gems to big blockbusters, that deserve a fresh look.
A Q&A with researcher Marc Brackett about how to cultivate emotional intelligence in ourselves and our kids.
Scientists share the findings that helped them pinpoint key moments in the rise of our species.
Go easy on the compliment sandwich, and other tips to help you become a go-to advice giver.
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.
Every person on Earth is living in the past, and more facts about time that are likely to hurt your brain.
A team of birders races to find as many bird species as possible in 24 hours.
Some numbers are so large they are difficult to grasp, yet still necessary.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
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.
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.
Nationally, extreme heat causes more deaths each year than any other weather event, including floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
Whether it’s sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
And why it’s not getting cheaper any time soon.
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.
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day.
The 2028 Democratic primaries have quietly begun — even though no one has said they’re actually running.
Some Democrats are urging governors in other states to counter Texas Republicans with their own redistricting efforts, despite major obstacles.
Places editors Diana Hubbell and Roxanne Hoorn take a closer look at Brutalist structures and find the emotion hidden underneath.
One of them can really hit the golf ball 400 yards.
A new study by Keck Medicine School of USC finds the incidence of alcohol-related liver disease has more than doubled, especially among women, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions.
The fossil creature has outgrowths on its back that are neither hair nor feathers.
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.
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.
“We need to do some serious rethinking,” a visibly frustrated Marco Rubio told a group of hostage families on Friday.
The new season première goes after Trump as never before—and solves a problem that’s plagued comedians since his first term in office.
WhatsApp chats can feel alive. But they have their flaws, writes Rohan Banerjee.
When your friend is in love—and you’re writhing in horror at the object of their affection—the first question to ask yourself isn’t how to raise the subject. It’s whether you should.
Their fees are getting higher—and their benefits are sometimes wildly complicated to redeem.
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.
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.
Doing real-time experiments like this in the wild can teach us a lot about our kids and ourselves as parents.
Thieves seized over 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.
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.
Environmentally-conscious young people are heading to estate sales for low cost, well-made products.
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.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a tax deduction on auto loan interest — but eligibility for the tax break is limited.
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.