Dear Eric: I recently pet sat for somewhat new friends. I had been invited on a weekend trip with them but had a work ...

Comfortably slumped in an uncomfortable wooden chair, listening to the four young adults joyfully singing Christmas carols in the corner of the shelter cafeteria, I felt the first tear drop from my ...

How do you maintain a sense of wonder in everyday life? The National Gallery of Art, working with University of California at Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner, produced flashcards that pair ...

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Jo Cox, a one-time member of England’s House of Commons, famously said, “We have more in common than what divides us.” That’s a source of hope for politicians, clergy and others with the enviable ...

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Dozens of states, cities and counties will see increased minimum wages in 2026, helping millions of Americans combat an increasingly urgent affordability crisis. On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will ...

The new year will see dozens of states, cities and counties raising the minimum wage locally, helping millions of Americans offset an increasingly urgent affordability crisis. On Jan. 1, 2026, the ...

Steven Stamkos’ on-ice struggles since signing with the Nashville Predators prior to the 2024-25 season have been well-documented. It’s also no secret the team’s inability to win consistently the past ...

The federal and Wisconsin minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since its last increase in 2009. A full-time worker earning the current minimum wage falls below the federal poverty threshold.

I fall down YouTube rabbit holes sometimes as a way of unwinding. Lately, the algorithm has been sending me videos of teenagers covering rock songs from the ’70s and early ’80s, and some of them are ...