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A Brave and Startling Truth: Maya Angelou’s Stunning Humanist Poem That Flew to Space
“Out of such chaos, of such contradiction / We learn that we are neither devils nor divines…”
“Out of such chaos, of such contradiction / We learn that we are neither devils nor divines…”
Discover the experts’ advice on how to clean a microwave and rid it of debris, splashes, and lingering odors.
To-do lists get a lot of flack, but the simple act of planning has some psychological and productivity benefits all by itself.
”Tea” if by sea, ”cha” if by land.
Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves.
A hot bath burns calories, helps control blood sugar and keeps your blood vessels healthy. What’s not to like?
Taneli Armanto is an unsung hero of mobile gaming. Meet the Finnish software engineer who developed ‘Snake’ for the late-’90s Nokia 6110 — launching a $100 billion industry.
“You have to get the reader to turn over the page.”
If we want to understand our consciousness, we must not be afraid to break new ground.
The story of Dr. Rapp.
So many food blogs and recipe sites are full of pretty pictures but untested recipes. Don’t worry, it’s possible to find something you’ll love to cook and eat.
Over fifty years ago, young idealists swore to end American injustice. When their movement splintered, their lives diverged—from quiet college prof to infamous kidnappers to filthy-rich hotelier.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
For those trying to overcome their fears of flying, it’s been . . . a challenging time to say the least.
Still under 40, many are responsible for aging parents while raising kids and managing debt
The rise of ARFID, a new eating disorder driven not by body image but by fear.
A small but enthusiastic group of neuroscientists is exhuming overlooked experiments and performing new ones to explore whether cells record past experiences — fundamentally challenging what memory is.
In detox centers and online support communities, it’s called “the little blue devil.” But its real name is less insidious: “Feel Free” is a drink sold in tiny blue bottles in gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops to people 21 years or older.
Shakespeare’s protagonist has long received letters from lovesick strangers around the globe. This writer traveled to Verona to help reply to them.
As increasing numbers of us can’t or won’t have children, Helen Coffey talks to those who are planning their lives without a nuclear family, and investigates why government policy has yet to catch up with this rapidly growing demographic.
I didn’t know how you could inventory memories. I might search for a particular one, bring it up, dust it off. But how to count five days’ worth?
Knives out: Cosmetic surgery is finally out of the closet, turning actors into evangelists and top doctors into superstars, yet there’s still a very common procedure that nobody wants to talk about.
A potential $500 million settlement with Harvard would be the largest scalp to date.
How soccer violence and the meaning of “intrinsic value” plays into the plan to list UMG in both Amsterdam and New York.
She disliked the term “giving money away.” Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg, who died at 86 at her home in Los Angeles on Monday, much preferred “using it wisely,” which she did—and often.
Aspiring teachers also need the opportunity to talk about gun violence during their time in college, Abbey Clements said.
Smart public health policy or government overreach? Bay State will soon decide.
Don’t let stinging pests ruin your time outdoors. Learn expert-approved tips for avoiding getting stung by wasps and keeping wasps away.
“Superman” and “The Fantastic Four” join a summer box office bonanza fueled by audiences hungry for big movies on even bigger screens.
“What is it like to be a teen right now?” Young artists explored that question for two different exhibitions of their work this summer. But on the National Mall, their work was deemed too political.
Script yourself some go-to phrases ahead of time.
Gen Z teens experience more pressure than ever to be productive and active during their time off. Here’s what to know if your teen spent most of their time on the couch during the summer.
A man of the people, the artist put his money where his mouth was by visiting prisons around the country and performing the song
This year, parents will pay more for back-to-school essentials such as pens, pencils and backpacks.
When it meets this week, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key short-term interest rate at its current target range — where it has stayed for all of 2025.
“You can only refill a deflated balloon so much, and often surgical intervention is necessary.”
I work hard, buy quality clothes and know how to fake my way through dinner-party conversations. But behind the scenes, I’m part of a fast-growing Canadian underclass.
Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid.
It’s tempting to imagine what we might have done differently. But, as Diana Nyad says: ‘We earn our wisdom.’
From picking a career to picking a spouse, one radical philosophical idea will guide you.
Millions of animals are stuck in increasingly cramped shelters because their owners are struggling to pay rising vet bills and other expenses.
The new tariff could increase prices on goods such as cars, furniture and pharmaceuticals. Trump's tariffs are expected to raise prices by 1.8% in the short term, per the Yale Budget Lab.
Susan Monarez is the first director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require Senate confirmation. She’s also the first director without a medical degree in more than 70 years.
The gunman accused of killing four people in New York City suspected he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE — a degenerative brain disease often associated with football players.
A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope — and hype — in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.