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How Tariffs Could Change the Way Americans Buy Video Games

Digital games may avoid price hikes, but new tariffs could still shift consumer spending toward free-to-play and cheaper options.

8 Fruits That Thrive in Pots and Containers, From Blueberries to Cherries

You don’t need a lot of growing space to cultivate delicious fruit at home.

40 Years Ago, We Got the Greatest Educational Game of All Time

Back in 1985, one highly educational game on PC made geography, history, and even PBS seem cool.

The Record-Breaking Tunnel Being Built From Denmark to Germany

The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

Beyond Conclave: Five More Movies About Picking a New Pope

As the world grieves Pope Francis and awaits word on the next leader of the Roman Catholic faith, here are a handful of films that dramatize the process.

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What to Know About RFK Jr.’s Autism Registry Plan

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a disease registry to track Americans with autism.

Meet the People Who Believe They’ve Traveled to a Past Life

Christopher was an ancient Egyptian prisoner. Stephanie's dating the man who had her murdered. They and many others swear by the controversial benefits of past-life regression.

Nancy Kwan Recalls a Fight That ‘Exploded’ Over Underwear on the World of Suzie Wong Set: ‘All Hell Broke Loose’

Famed actress Nancy Kwan opens up about a bitter conflict with her ‘The World of Suzie Wong’ director Richard Quine over undergarments that left her feeling ‘vulnerable’ in her new memoir.

Clean Energy Breakthroughs Could Save the World. How Do We Create More of Them?

Innovation is a resource we can mine.

Here’s What Happened When I Complimented Everyone I Met for an Entire Day

If you take on this challenge, here's some advice: Don't go to the grocery store.

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Trump Administration Looking at $5,000 ‘Baby Bonus’ to Incentivize Public to Have More Children

The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at convincing people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by groups focused on increasing the birth rate.

How to Help Your Child Navigate Their First Period With Confidence

Periods are a normal part of puberty, but many kids still face it with confusion, embarrassment, and fear.

Why a Healthy Gut Is So Important for Overall Wellness

Your tummy is a surprisingly vital center of physical (and mental!) health.

How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife

Learn the basics of sharpening with stones or a guided sharpening system.

Tina Knowles Wrote the Mother of All Memoirs

The woman who raised Beyoncé has written a deeply empathetic memoir on family cycles and the power of self actualization.

How Does a Papal Conclave Work? People Are Turning to This Oscar-Winning Film to Find Out

Edward Berger’s “Conclave” had a 283% spike in streaming viewership in the 24 hours after Pope Francis died, according to data from the data analytics company Luminate.

I Have Gap Teeth. Should I Fix Them?

What do you think being ‘prettier’ will bring you? Belonging? Self-assurance? Relief? Perhaps there are other ways to reach those goals.

The British Once Built a 1,100-Mile Hedge Through the Middle of India

This quixotic colonial barrier was meant to enforce taxes.

‘Demand Is Through the Roof’: Inside America’s Trailer Park Boom

There's a new real estate trend sweeping the nation: Americans are buying up mobile homes — and flipping them for big profits.

25 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Survivor’

It’s been a full quarter of a century since Jeff Probst first uttered those four immortal words: "The tribe has spoken."