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It took months of living without Spotify’s algorithm to realize I had trained it too well.

It took months of living without Spotify’s algorithm to realize I had trained it too well.


More people report eating their meals alone. Here’s why that matters.


The Trump administration appears to be giving Starlink, a division of SpaceX, preferential treatment.


The Court decided an identical case two years ago. But every voting rights case that reaches this Court is dangerous.
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The Court will decide if therapists have a right to practice anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy.”


A dating coach for men on the state of relationships.


Pixar’s Win or Lose and Disney’s shifting stance on diversity.


Why you should make your phone boring.


How to make sure your expectations for a partner are realistic.


The anti-vax movement has gone mainstream, but before these shots, grief and loss marked the lives of children.

How fashion advice swung from “what not to wear” to “wear what you want.”


Getting your dreams crushed can be surprisingly good for you.

Boredom can be a powerful force — if you know how to interpret it.


Why hasn’t anyone told America’s youngest adults about drinking etiquette?


These days, bad manners aren’t the only reason read receipts are a bad idea.


Growing up in a “traditional” home means your future can feel predetermined.


Far-right gays are ascendant everywhere but here.


Winter lovers share their tips for making the most of the season.


The first DEI case of Trump’s second term turns out to be an easy win against a rule that no one likes.


Most Americans have no access to employer-sponsored child care. That could soon change.






Ames v. Ohio should be an easy — and potentially unanimously decided — case, assuming the Court doesn’t overreach.


I feel intense guilt after getting angry. And if I shrug off that guilt, I worry I’ll become a bad person.


A sabbatical instead of a down payment? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think.


Taking life lessons from an anthropomorphic owl.


Remember: You’re smarter than the scammers.


And your other urgent sleep questions, answered.


Budgeting culture is on overdrive, but the latest trend probably isn’t the answer to your money woes.


Why you should aim for one meaningful social interaction a day and other strategies for improving your “social biome.”


“Can I leave the country, and how can I leave the country?”


The rules of romance have changed. Can men keep up?


It turns out the most enjoyable gatherings can be totally spontaneous.


How to save without sacrificing your favorite snacks.


Lithium-ion battery technology is imperfect, but it’s not going anywhere.


Writing down your thoughts can be good for your mental health. Here’s how to start — and keep at it.


Frictionless relationships are just a fantasy.


The people turning to generative AI for their most sensitive messages.


How American Psycho became men’s favorite sigma icon.

I wanted to be confident. Then I started having doubts.


What it’s like to go to school in the shadow of ICE.


You don’t need six months of expenses in the bank, but you do have to start somewhere.


First comes love, then comes a joint banking account?
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