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Use These Seven Tests to Decide If a New Neighborhood Is Right for You

When moving somewhere new, the vibe of the neighborhood matters just as much as the house you’ll be living in. Here are seven ways to determine if you’ll love your neighborhood (and your new neighbors) before you commit to a home.

Why Is the US Bombing Yemen in the First Place?

The actual bombing campaign behind the Signal scandal.

The Secrets to Dressing Well in Your 50s

How to look your age—and still be the best-dressed guy in the room.

Earth’s 5 Catastrophic Mass Extinctions, Explained

Over 4.5 billion years, volcanoes, asteroids, and climate change have wiped out millions of species.

Who’s Leading the Golden Boot Races in Europe’s Top Leagues?

With club football returning, it’s a good time to check in on who’s top of the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 scoring charts.

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Is ‘Mickey 17′ the Latest Victim of the Oscars’ Newest Curse?

Many recent best director winners have struggled with their follow-up films, begging the question: Why does this keep happening?

Crowds Flock to Newest Catholic Saint in Assisi — a Millennial Teen Whose Ordinariness Is the Draw

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have been pouring into the medieval hilltop town of Assisi in Italy to venerate the Catholic Church’s newest saint.

Depressed Tech Workers Can’t Stop Talking About Zuck and Musk, Therapists Say

Speak your mind, lose your job? Therapists say workers are stressed, silenced, and scared to push back. The era of “bring your whole self to work” is over.

100 Years Ago, Cecilia Payne Discovered What the Stars Are Made Of

For centuries, even after we knew the Sun was a star like any other, we still didn’t know what it was made of. Cecilia Payne changed that.

How Life (and Death) Spring From Disorder

Biological systems don’t defy physical laws, of course — but neither do they seem to be predicted by them.

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A Mobility Routine for Your Next Active Recovery Day

An ACE-certified trainer shares the best exercises for active recovery days. These can also double as cool-down moves.

Jessica McCormack Knows Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend

The jewelry designer, whose unique pieces and signature settings are beloved by Hollywood, shares her favorite things with Vanity Fair.

6 Foods That Are Ruining Your Blender

You should never put these foods in a blender as they can dull the blades and shorten the longevity of your appliance.

The Psychology of Why We Work Too Much, Even Though It Impacts Our Wellbeing

The concept of “optimal busyness” could explain why so many of us suffer from burnout at work as it hinges on when we feel most productive.

Inside ArXiv—the Most Transformative Platform in All of Science

Modern science wouldn’t exist without the online research repository known as arXiv. Three decades in, its creator still can’t let it go.

Make This Impressive Lasagna Recipe the Star of Your Next Dinner

The pasta sheets, ricotta, and bolognese sauce are all made from scratch

Sleep Deprivation Tanks Performance. A New Study Offers a Simple Trick to Combat It Before a Run

New research suggests adding this strategy into your warmup routine could counteract a night of poor sleep, even before a race.

After a Breakup, ‘Disenfranchised Grief’ Is Very Real

After a divorce, soothing platitudes are plentiful. But when a situationship ends, there’s less support to be had no matter how devastated you might feel.

5 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes That Will Keep You Full Until Lunch

Created by an RD, these tasty morning meals put the critical carb front and center.

Trump Officials Downplay the Signal Leak. Some Military Members See a Double Standard

The news of the leak of life-and-death operational details to a reporter lands differently with veterans and active-duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant “spillage” incidents.