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“I Got the Raw End of That”: Rebekah Vardy on the Long Tail of the Wagatha Christie Saga

Three years after an Instagram defamation trial rocked British sports media, the UK tabloid superstar has a few more thoughts on the affair that she says she has moved on from.

The History of Advice Columns Is a History of Eavesdropping and Judging

How an Ovid-quoting London broadsheet from the late seventeenth century spawned “Dear Abby,” Dan Savage, and more.

Could Supermassive Black Holes Anchor the Tiniest Galaxies?

The tiniest galaxies of all are the most severely dominated by dark matter. Could black holes be the cause of the extra gravity instead?

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Air Conditioners Can Actually Support the Power Grid. Here’s How

Air conditioners place a heavy burden on the grid when the weather gets hot, but this strategy shows they can actually help—and without compromising your home’s temperature.

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Stop Ruining Hot Dogs—Learn This Before Your Next Cookout

Stop serving wrinkled weenies. This grill trick keeps your dogs juicy and snappy.

Is Meta Really Spending $15 Billion to Hire a 28-Year-Old?

Alexandr Wang cofounded Scale AI. He’s reportedly about to become a very expensive hire at Meta.

‘The Dreaded B-Word’: How to Start Budgeting

Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one.

I Tried the Lazy-Girl Method of Decluttering and I Barely Had to Lift a Finger—Here’s How to Do It

This strategy could help you keep clutter under control.

3-Year Sextortion Probe From Buffalo to Ghana to D.C. Reveals Growing Trend

FBI records obtained by CBS News show a nearly 500% increase in reports of sextortion since 2019.

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Layoff Anxiety Is Real. 10 Steps to Take Now Before You Lose Your Job

If you think your job might be cut, take action now to protect your finances and peace of mind.

Cobb Egg Salad Recipe

This colorful lunch will keep you satisfied all day.

The Best Golf Bags Won’t Make You Wish You Had a Caddy

Carry your way to a new personal best.

HIV Vaccine Funding Cuts in U.S. ‘Devastating’

Trump’s decision to gut medical research funding will undermine efforts by U.S. scientists to develop an HIV vaccine

5 Ways to Keep Your Business Ahead of Tech Disruption

Technology moves fast—and a leader’s business plan should, too. Here’s how to consider business planning in the age of AI.

Hannah Arendt on What Forgiveness Really Means

The antidote to the irreversibility of life.

6 Feel-Good Exercises to Alleviate Sore, Achy Feet

Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward?

What Warped the Minds of Serial Killers? Lead Pollution, a New Book Argues.

Ted Bundy, the Green River Killer, and others terrorized the Pacific Northwest. “Murderland” asks what role polluters played.

The Father I Lost, and the One I Saw in Netflix’s ‘Forever’

Wood Harris’ performance in Mara Brock Akil’s acclaimed series reminded me of what Black fatherhood truly means.

Houseplants That Banish Condensation – And How to Care for Them

Ideal for creating a healthier living environment, these plants are pros at reducing condensation.