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The Problem With “Ego Parenting”

Mental health experts explain what is ego parenting and how it can contribute to anxiety in children.

35 Favorite Asparagus Recipes for Spring and Beyond

As a salad, soup, side, or star of your meal, this springtime vegetable shines in recipes that capture its crunch, color, and verdant flavor.

We’re Not “In Here Playing Dress-up”: Inside the World of Small-Town Texas Boutiques

These shops might seem homogenous, as if they all carry the exact same coral-colored rompers and flowy maxi dresses. Look a little closer, though, and you might be surprised by what you find.

Who Will Win the Race to Develop a Humanoid Robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

Spring Lawn Maintenance Tips: How to Grow a Picture-Perfect Yard That Lasts

When your yard starts coming in, follow these tips to make sure it grows well and looks lush.

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The Best Max Series of 2025 (So Far)

Between ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Celtics City,’ and much more, Max is dominating the streaming wars this year.

Engineers Found Evidence of Hydraulics in an Ancient Pyramid, Solving a 4,500-Year-Old Mystery

See how Egyptian engineers might have used water to shape history’s greatest monuments.

Can India Really Stop River Water From Flowing Into Pakistan?

After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

‘There’s No Drop-Off Down There’: How the Bottom of the Order Is Powering the Cubs’ Offense to Top of MLB

Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far -- with the help of some unexpected sluggers.

Five Surprising Ways Exercise Changes Your Brain

Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.

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NFL Draft: Is Thomas Perry the Most Unlikely Pick in This Year’s Class?

Perry is on the precipice of being drafted into the NFL despite playing for an academically rigorous liberal arts college where football dreams aren’t supposed to blossom.

Bring Back the Computer Room

Author Rax King wants to revive its cramped, dingy legacy in a world where working from home is the new norm.

The Ultimate Guide to Bizarre Lies Your Mom Told You

Turns out mothers all over the world are telling a lot of the same outrageous fibs.

The Only Time Robin Williams Played a “Flat-Out” Villain: “I Did It Once in a Movie No One Saw”

Robin Williams had an extremely versatile and dynamic career, but named the one type of role he wish he’d played more of.

9 Helpful Cooking Tips Straight from Food Scientists

How’s your culinary chemistry?

The 8 Best Viral Video Websites to Watch What’s Buzzing Now

Internet culture has changed, but who doesn’t love a viral video?

This is What Your Overactive Brain Needs to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Hint: Don’t Netflix and chill.

Ask Ethan: When Do Stars Turn the Most Mass Into Energy?

All stars shine due to an internal source of energy. Usually, it’s nuclear fusion: converting mass into energy. What makes them most bright?

Microplastics Have Been Found in Ovaries—Experts Explain What That Means for Fertility

Experts call for more research before parents panic—and offer ways to reduce exposure to microplastics in the meantime.

Mel Robbins’s ‘Let Them’ Philosophy Doesn’t Always Work in the Workplace

When to use Mel Robbins ‘Let Them’ philosophy — and when not to