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American democracy is facing numerous pressures, many rooted in structural problems dating back to the nation's founding. Chief among them is the "winner-take-all" plurality voting system used to elect the vast majority of government officials in the...
A Dog's Heartwarming Response When Jack McCrossan and his three friends moved to Bristol, England, they were disappointed to learn their landlord didn't allow pets. But their sadness turned to joy when they spotted a beautiful black Sheprador (a ...
'Identity is never fixed. It's layered, constantly shifting': An interview with Iranian-American artist Soraya Sharghi Soraya Sharghi's journey reveals a constant dialogue between discipline and rebellion. Born in 1988 in Tehran and now based in ...
A recent Cornell study found that 27% of adults are estranged from a family member. Research from Ohio State finds that 26% of fathers are estranged from an adult child—and that fathers are 22% more likely to be estranged from a daughter than a son. ...
We are living in an age of great turbulence, noise, and distraction. Every day we are flooded with information, yet somehow we seem to be losing connection to ourselves, to one another, and to the deeper roots that hold us together as Caribbean peopl...
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Members of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement are heralding a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against ultraprocessed foodmakers, helped in part by messaging under the Trump administration. Earlier this week, San Francisco's Democratic city att...
Jean Gay-Robinson said she "cried tears of joy" when utility ComEd switched all the polluting gas-fired equipment in her Chicago home to modern electric versions, at no cost to her. As a retiree on a fixed income, she is relieved that she'll likely n...
Strangers' Kind Gesture Brings New Mom to Tears at Grocery Store Mary Skinner went to Aldi to do some last-minute shopping on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The new mom had her 5-month-old son with her as she shopped for food ahead of her first...
The Socialist Roots of Latino Politics in New York The beginnings of Latino politics in New York largely embraced a brand of socialism and was principally the domain of Puerto Ricans. This group organized an entire political movement focused on r...
When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, the coastal city of Ishinomaki found itself directly in the path of the destructive tsunami that followed. Whole neighborhoods were leveled, and many have yet to be rebuilt. As houses fl...
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Millennials' "Doorbell Phobia" Sparks Hilarious Reactions Comedian Jake Lambert's recent Instagram video highlighting the stereotypical reactions of different generations to a doorbell ring has struck a chord with Millennials. In the video, Lambe...
Martin Parr, Photographer of Tourists with a Wry Sense of Humor, Dies at 73 Martin Parr, a renowned photographer known for his wry and curious explorations of tourist culture, passed away on December 6 at his home in Bristol, England. He was 73 y...
One of the most beloved Christmas movies is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring actor Chevy Chase as the iconic Clark Griswold. A new 2025 poll by PixelParade of 2,000 Americans found that National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is the clea...
Beverly D'Angelo Chose Kids Over Career at 49 and Has No Regrets In 1983, the world met the Griswold family through the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise. Chevy Chase played the patriarch, Clark W. Griswold, while Beverly D'Angelo portrayed h...
The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn, South Dakota Billing itself as "the world's first and only museum dedicated to the wonder that is vinegar," the International Vinegar Museum first opened its doors in 1999. The museum was established as...
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When the Mail Carrier Can't Read Your Handwriting, the USPS Calls in These Experts to Save the Day Our handwriting is getting worse. More and more of our writing and communications are being done digitally, and young people, in particular, are ge...
Some people just seem to have good fortune follow them wherever they go. A man from Rochelle, Illinois experienced this firsthand when he ran into his grandmother at a gas station during his lunch break on October 11. The man had stopped to buy a Po...
Teachers in America often work without enough resources, support, or even a livable salary. In 2018, one teacher's earnest question about inequality in the education system led to a shocking abuse of power. Deyshia Hargrave, a middle school language...
Country Star Gets 'Clarksoned' by Kelly Clarkson One of the most popular segments on The Kelly Clarkson Show is when Kelly grabs the mic and sings for her guests. If Kelly puts her spin on your song with a "Kellyoke" performance, you know you've ...
British pop artist Jessie J learned she had breast cancer in March 2025. The news scared the 37-year-old mother who had big plans before cancer showed up. She opened up with Good Morning America about her diagnosis and her connection to Kate Middleto...
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Ninety years since his heyday, Jesse Owens is still regarded as one of the greatest track and field athletes to have ever lived. He is perhaps most well-known for winning an unprecedented four gold medals in track and field events at the 1936 Olympic...
Airline Celebrates 100 Years with Acts of Kindness Giveaway This holiday season, Delta Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary by recognizing 100,000 acts of kindness among its employees and customers. The initiative, called Centennial Chee...
Stevenson Gallery Closes Johannesburg Branch After 17 Years South Africa's Stevenson Gallery will close the Johannesburg branch of the gallery after 17 years in operation. The Johannesburg gallery's last day will be December 12, according to a po...
Diana Ross Is Transcendent During Miami Art Week Performance An elegant, all-green room, meant to evoke a garden party in Los Angeles's Griffith Park, was the setting for an intimate performance by the one and only Diana Ross. In a glimmering red...
Passenger Handles Body-Shaming with Grace Vanessa, a TikTok user who goes by (@soberspouse), faced an uncomfortable situation on a flight from Tampa, Florida, to New York on Delta Airlines. As she sat down beside a man, she noticed he had sent a ...
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The Sweetest Red-Light Moment Ever Recorded When you see someone jump out of their car at a red light, it's usually a sign of road rage. However, 26-year-old Celina Romera caught a video of a heartwarming interaction between two drivers in Tampa,...
From Stone Breaker to Sarpanch: The Extraordinary Journey of Nauroti Devi She never saw the inside of a classroom, nor could she read or write. Yet one day, this woman would use computers and the law to fight injustice. This is the extraordinary ...
UNICEF Welcomes Amanda Gorman as New Ambassador Earlier this week, presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman was announced as UNICEF's newest ambassador. Gorman's appointment comes after years of supporting UNICEF USA, including a recent visit to...
Mom Says She Won't Volunteer for Holiday School Events The school calendar is packed with holiday-themed activities that both parents and teachers have to rally for, but the workload can be exhausting. One mom on TikTok, known as @heyempoweredmam...
Ask for a restaurant recommendation in Windhoek and you'll likely be told to visit Joe's Beerhouse. Known for its whimsical decor, Joe's is iconic - in part for being the home of what is likely the world's sturdiest Mini Cooper. Comfortably parked o...
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Hospice Doctor Shares the Secret to Happiness A hospice doctor who has cared for people from all economic backgrounds at the end of life says the key to happiness has little to do with how much money you have. Dr. Jordan Grumet, author of "The P...
At 88 years old, Ed Bambas still goes to work 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. It's not because Ed loves his job, but because he can't make ends meet without his employment. In a viral TikTok video posted by @itssozer, Ed explains he is a veteran who...
In 1913, Henry Ford revolutionized car manufacturing by cutting the time to build a Model T from 12 hours to just over 90 minutes. He accomplished this through an assembly line approach, where standardized tasks happened in sequence at scale, rather ...
Catholic Sisters Return Land to a Tribal Nation For the last 28 years, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have been involved in several educational, Land Back, and Land Justice movements. Recently, they took a significant step in this ...
Holiday gift giving can feel joyful... until you get to the part where you're not entirely sure what's customary. Teachers are almost always on the Nice List, but how much should you actually spend? And what if your budget feels tight this year? Acco...
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The 'Unstoppable' Development of a European Subway Belgrade, the largest capital city in Europe without a subway, is finally moving ahead with plans to construct a much-needed metro system. After almost a century of failed initiatives, reports Bl...
As December arrives, Baskin-Robbins is embracing the holiday season with the return of its beloved peppermint ice cream. The ice cream shop shared a clever Instagram post announcing the comeback of this fan favorite, playing on Mariah Carey's annual ...
Peripheral nerves - the network connecting the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system to the rest of the body - transmit sensory information, control muscle movements, and regulate automatic bodily functions. Bioelectronic devices implanted o...
Array of Deep Sea Life Is Newly Documented Several oceanic organizations are working together to more quickly describe new species through collaborative workshops, advanced imaging, and DNA analysis. "By coupling expeditions with species discover...
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has recorded the sounds of electrical discharges — sparks — and mini-sonic booms in dust devils on Mars. This long-theorized phenomenon has now been confirmed through audio and electromagnetic recordings captured by the...