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That sudden phone buzz, a familiar name flashing on the screen—your ex. A simple "hey" can unleash a flood of emotions, from anxiety to nostalgia. Before you fire back a reply you might regret, it's ...

Is the only way to avoid the toxicity and relentless negativity of social media to get out? Maybe, says Sky LaRell Anderson, who teaches at the University of St. Thomas. “The first thing I recommend ...

You may want to double-check your CPR skills. While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting this important emergency technique ...

A TikTok user’s esoteric comment created a confusing viral moment. By Madison Malone Kircher There’s a TikTok user who goes by Tamara who is marking 2026 using 365 buttons. How is Tamara doing that ...

Being under a lot of stress isn’t comfortable, and most of us look for a way to alleviate that stress as soon as we possibly can. One way to do this is by listening to music. Getting lost in your ...

It's no secret that keeping up with the Joneses is not the path to financial success. But as you reach age 55 and beyond, it's normal to stop and look around at how you stack up against others in your ...

Hey, Hoynsie: What would Stephen Vogt need to do to win a third straight manager of the year award? — C.D. Leach, Strongsville. Hey, C.D.: Vogt was jokingly asked that question at the winter meetings.

If you would have seen Nora McInerny at her 35-year-old husband’s funeral, you might have thought she’d never looked better. That was the consensus “according to so many people,” she says, in part ...

In the fast-paced world of senior and executive leadership, hearing your boss say, “Keep doing what you’re doing,” can feel reassuring—but in truth, it may be the most limiting feedback you can ...

There are things you can set your watch by, things that are as predictable as sunrise. Your child will look at you like you are speaking Aramaic when you ask if his room is clean. The government might ...