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Want a Promotion? These 4 Habits Are More Powerful Than Talent
Talent can only take you so far. The reason some people are high performers is because they’ve formed good habits.
Talent can only take you so far. The reason some people are high performers is because they’ve formed good habits.
“I can’t look you in the voice.”
Queens in many societies heavily influenced the policies and governing behavior of their kings.
More than 5,500 artifacts have been brought up since the first salvage trip to the ‘Titanic’ wreckage in 1987.
Urban pedestrians are walking faster and doing less socializing, according to a study of NYC, Boston and Philadelphia.
Eliminating meat from our diets would bring a bounty of benefits to both our own health and the planet’s – but it could also harm millions of people.
How do organisms that are so sedentary end up being so incredibly widely dispersed?
Welcome to the molly house.
We’ve traded the open-air dream for climate-controlled isolation.
From an English hamlet seemingly plucked from a fairy tale to a color-packed town in Colombia, these under-the-radar spots allow you to enjoy the quaint atmosphere without the crowds.
We know we need to cut down on sugar. But replacing it with artificial compounds isn’t necessarily the answer.
Four steps to a healthier, more helpful, and more sustainable form of empathy.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
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?
Whether it’s sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
Some psychiatric patients may actually have treatable autoimmune conditions. But what happens to the newly sane?
Territory mapped during France’s colonial rule is behind clash that has exposed tensions between the countries.
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day.
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.
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.
In theory, quantum physics can bypass the hard mathematical problems at the root of modern encryption. A new proof shows how.
Zoë Lister, the actor who narrated the popular British ad turned viral TikTok sound, said she never expected the audio to resonate worldwide.
Super Mario Odyssey remains undefeated when it comes to reinventing the collect-a-thon formula.
This charming shrub will bring all the pollinators to your yard, and it’ll look good while doing it.
Getting enough sleep can sometimes be difficult. This five-step sleep method can help.
Got junk? Learn how a new study suggests that, when it comes to our genetic code, that may actually be a good thing.
Jess Smith, president of the Golden State Valkyries, chats about her career path, building the team, and how she stays centered.
From missed alarms to unresponsive commands, Google’s smart home tech is leaving users in the lurch.
Jasper, Alberta, turned wildfire recovery into a tourist opportunity for hikers. Here’s what happened when our writer took a trip up north.
U.S. officials told a Senate committee on Tuesday that there have been more than 3,000 drone events near American airports since 2021, including 11 aircraft this year that reported taking evasive action to avoid collisions.
Lucrative, freewheeling — and largely unregulated — private intelligence and security firms are booming in the land of James Bond and John le Carré.
‘Destroy All Humans’ brought an inventive take on the alien invasion, and it still remains one of the definitive comedic takes on the genre in games.
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.
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.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a tax deduction on auto loan interest — but eligibility for the tax break is limited.
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.
Environmentally-conscious young people are heading to estate sales for low cost, well-made products.
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.
These common daily behaviors can impact your cognitive health – and take a toll on your overall health, too.
One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that’s not the case.
Of all the things you might use Venmo for — buying drinks, splitting a check with friends, repaying a loan — there’s a good chance you’ve never had “sending the government a gift to help pay the public debt” on your list.