Parenting
parenting

Eliana, Aurora, Luca, Malachi: The baby names that ruled 2025 and what to expect in 2026

From TV shows to classic literature, here's what is influencing the names parents are choosing.

newborn baby, baby names, parenting, girl names, boy names
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Science
climate change

What the world looks like if all the land ice melts

These maps show the shocking answer to a terrifying "what if" scenario.

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Joy
air travel

Girlfriend films hilarious moment her boyfriend becomes a ‘staff member’ mid-flight

She thought he was taking too long in the bathroom…then saw him collecting trash in an apron.

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Conservation
bottled water

Researchers tested a bottle of Fiji against a glass of tap water. The results were alarming.

Is it time to "take back the tap?"

Fiji, Fiji water, water, bottled water, water quality, water testing, science, studies, public health, consumerism
Heroes
target

Target employee tells woman at self-checkout section 'You can't leave'—turns out it actually saved her life

A woman was shopping alone when she was prevented from leaving the store by the security personnel for her own good.

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Family
babies

Baby born with incredibly beautiful hair looks like he's a younger version of Maui from 'Moana'

“Baby got an entire roller set and I’m sitting here bald. You win, kid.”

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Modern Families
past events

Husband who lost his job reluctantly moves family in with mother-in-law, pure joy ensued

Families moving in together isn't failure. Sometimes it's their greatest success.

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Identity
lgbtq rights

'Because of God, love wins': Gay priest gives powerful sermon about authenticity of LGBTQ love

He spoke out after the church would not let him marry.

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Pop Culture
television

Aimee Lou Wood takes a stand against SNL's 'mean and unfunny' joke about her teeth

"There must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?”

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Joy
introverts

Man receives handwritten request from his neighbor and it becomes lovely ode to introverts

So much happened without ever saying a word.

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Culture
saturday morning cartoons

Gen Xers miss their 'sacred' Saturday morning cartoons and debate which one was the best

"I've tried to explain to my kids how awesome Saturday mornings were in the 80s."

careers, life path, career change, midlife, self-improvement
Identity
careers

People who switched careers after 30 share why the change was 'unexpectedly fulfilling'

"It can be humbling and rewarding simultaneously"

AI generation; AI generated; Sora; ChatGPT; Gemini; AI videos; fake videos; fake pictures
Internet
sora

AI is tricking the best of us. Here are 7 dead giveaways that a viral video is fake.

Wait, what?

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Joy
pot roast

9 pot roast recipes that are full of flavor and budget-friendly

Slow cooker season is officially here.

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Joy
kids

Mom puts a camera on her 2-year-old daughter as she takes a solo journey to 'Mimi's house'

“Her POV is giving she travelled for 40 days and 40 nights.”

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Animals & Wildlife
lady gaga

It's official: Even rats love Lady Gaga. A study shows rats bop their heads to her music.

Sometimes you just have to groove.

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Innovation
arthur c. clarke

1974 interview about computers proves Arthur C. Clarke's predictions were eerily accurate

Arthur C. Clarke must've been from the future.

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Humor
ask reddit

The most hilariously unexpected answers to what illegal activities people do frequently

'Charm a sea witch for her pearls of the deep.'