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January 21 | The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, often feels like a borefest for anyone who doesn’t own a Patagonia vest. 

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January 20 | As tensions over federal immigration enforcement continue to rise in Minnesota, there’s a growing flashpoint: hospitals.

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January 19 | One book, one movie, and one travel destination in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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January 18 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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January 17 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

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January 16 | Sometimes life imitates art. In season four of One Tree Hill, teen basketball star Nathan Scott was caught up in a sports-betting scheme to shave points off the state championship.

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January 16 | You worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your weekend.

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January 16 | America may not agree on much right now, but one thing feels universal: The cost of living is out of control. 

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January 14 | For the past two weeks, Iran has been rocked by unprecedented protests — the greatest challenge to the government in years.

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January 13 | About one in four people with dementia on traditional Medicare are prescribed brain-altering drugs that doctors have warned against for years, according to a new study published in JAMA. 

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January 12 | The world loves to remind women that their biological clock is ticking.

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January 11 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

Weekend: The New It Pop of Color? Not Red 👀

January 10 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

Weekend: Bumping Into an Ex-Friend 🫣

January 9 | Shortly after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old mother, Renee Good, in Minneapolis, two vastly different narratives took hold. 

Women’s health myths debunked

January 9 | You worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your weekend.

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January 8 | The Department of Health and Human Services just took a bite out of bro culture.

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January 7 | If artificial intelligence feels like a group project where the kids came prepared, and the adults didn’t, you’re not wrong. 

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January 6 | The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines for children, a major shift in federal guidance that takes effect immediately. 

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January 5 | New evidence adds to the case for why older people should get vaccinated.

Ways to increase your “joyspan” 

January 4 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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January 3 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

Weekend: How to Handle an Unwanted Gift 😬

January 2 | A look at some of the news events sure to make headlines in politics, sports, pop culture, and technology.

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December 31 | We all make resolutions in the hopes of becoming a Whole New Person™.

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Dec 30 | This year taught us that adulthood is a long series of oh, so that’s how you’re actually supposed to do that moments.

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December 29 | We’re taking a beat to reflect on everything that’s happened throughout 2025.

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December 28 | A recap of the year’s most fun and interesting stories.

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December 27 | The recipes, books, and travel destinations that were worth your time.


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December 26 | This year’s economy has been one big question mark — strong spending, a weird job market (that is, when the data is available), and fewer tariff shocks than expected. 

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December 11 | After a long day, you probably open the Uber app on autopilot — check the car, hop in, scroll.

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December 23 | You’ve probably saved money at the pharmacy by taking a generic instead of a brand-name drug — sometimes without anyone asking.

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December 22 | Looks like Health Secretary RFK Jr. could kick off the new year by shaking up the childhood vaccine schedule yet again. 

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December 21 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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December 20 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

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December 19 | Health experts are raising questions after the Department of Health and Human Services abruptly terminated seven federal grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) this week. 

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December 19 | You worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your weekend.

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December 18 | Whether you’re a child, an adult, a bookie, or an orthodontist, one thing is true: The universal language is cold, hard cash.

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December 17 | The employment numbers are finally here — weeks late due to the government shutdown.

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December 16 | Remember when you swore you were done with homework forever? 

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December 15 | That familiar seasonal soundtrack is back — and no, it’s not carols. 

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December 14 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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December 13 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

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December 12 | You worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your weekend.

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December 12 | The latest update in the never-ending ACA subsidy showdown? Well, there isn’t one.

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December 12 | The Fed cut interest rates for the third time in 2025 by a quarter point — a sign that inflation is cooling and a little financial relief could be on the way. 

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December 10 | The days of Snapchat streaks, fun TikToks, or IG story updates are officially over for many young Aussies.

December 9 | You already pick up prescriptions, follow up after appointments, and keep an eye on your parents — but maybe you’ve started to wonder if they need more consistent help. 

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