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‘Lives Are in Danger’ After a Trump Admin Spreadsheet Leak, Sources Say

Donald Trump’s State Department was going to keep sensitive information about foreign grants private, despite Musk’s meddling. It all leaked.

How You Might Be Sabotaging Yourself When You Negotiate

Whether you’re hammering out a job offer or discussing a partnership, here are the negotiation tips you should keep in mind.

Baby Boomers Want to Downsize Their Homes. But They Fear the Big, Bad HOA Fee.

Sky-high home prices aren’t the only obstacle for older homeowners looking to downsize. HOA fees are soaring.

Why Smartfood Popcorn Doesn’t Hit Like It Used To

One woman’s quest to figure out why her beloved white cheddar popcorn started to disappoint.

Inside Ben Affleck’s Plan to Remake Hollywood

Ben Affleck wants to make films as an executive first, director second, and actor third these days. But can he really stop being one of the biggest movie stars alive?

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The S-Word Rippling Through Wall Street and Main Street

Economic growth has flatlined so far this year. Inflation has picked up. And consumers expect both to get worse in the months ahead.

6 Signs That You Might Be an Extroverted Introvert

This personality type has unique strengths, and there are key habits to follow for optimal emotional health.

Five Storage Saviors That Can Be Transformative for Tiny Homes

They have outlasted every other attempt at corralling clutter.

Our 15 Most Saved Soup Recipes, From Broccoli Cheddar to Coconut Curried Lentil

From classic chicken soup to vegetarian recipes like coconut curried lentil soup, these are the soup recipes our readers have been making.

It’s About to Get Easier and Cheaper for Wealthy People to Move to New Zealand. Americans Are the Most Intrigued.

New Zealand is loosening its golden visa rules to entice wealthy people to move there and to help boost its economy. Americans are the most intrigued.

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Did Yankees’ Physicist-Designed ‘Torpedo’ Bats Play Role in 9-HR Power Surge Vs. Brewers?

The New York Yankees teed off on the Milwaukee Brewers at will on Saturday, with some interesting equipment.

The Top 10 Reads Bookworms Start but Rarely Finish, for Those in Need of a Challenge

Have you got what it takes to finish these frequently discarded reads? From Tolkien to a ‘The Wizard of Oz’ prequel novel, there’s something for every endurance reader.

Assassin’s Creed’s Next Game Could Be Its Darkest Yet

The next game in the Assassin’s Creed series, tenatively subtitled ’Codename Hexe’, is set to be a big departure for the series in both tone and gameplay.

Can You Age Out of Spring Break?

Everyone deserves a vacation this time of year, so why do only some of us get one?

10 Wild Clips to Help You Understand Andy Kaufman’s Greatness

The standup, who’s the subject of a new documentary, expanded the ambition of comedy. These videos show how far ahead of his time he was.

One of the Last Living Manhattan Project Scientists Looks Back at the Atomic Bomb Tests

Peter Lax was just a teenager when he went to Los Alamos to join the team that developed the deadly weapon.

The Government Aims to Cut Funding for Safer Streets. Here’s Who Would Be Hurt Most.

The Department of Transportation ponders cutting money for bike lanes and pedestrian safety as the Trump administration embraces fossil fuels.

As World Leaders Grapple With Instability, Trump’s Attacks Are Making Moderates Popular Again

Electorates in Trump’s crosshairs are scoring their leaders on their ability to navigate his chaotic approach to international trade and diplomacy.

The Rise and Fall and Resurrection of California Pizza Kitchen

The 40-year-old, barbecue chicken-flavored legacy of California Pizza Kitchen.

An Easy Way to Find How Much You Will Spend in Retirement

One simple math equation can help you determine where to start building your retirement income plan, and whether your money should last.