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When it comes to being happier, we often look to the future — what we can change about our lives, our relationships and our upcoming contributions. But it’s worth reflecting on the moments that have already passed, too, Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,” said on TODAY. In fact, if your goal
Barbie dolls are a girl’s best friend! The one and only, the ultimate bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, is getting her own Barbie doll to honor what would have been her 100th birthday this year. Born on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe was one of the brightest stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age and, undoubtedly, a forever “It Girl.”
A man from El Paso, Texas, went above and beyond to make sure he left a tip after visiting Langer’s Deli in Los Angeles. In a social media post, the deli shared a heartfelt letter sent to them by Roberto José Andrade, along with $50 for the tip he couldn’t remember if he had left. After enjoying a meal and paying the b
American Airlines is bringing seat-back screens back to its narrowbody fleet, reversing a decision made several years ago to move away from the amenity and offer streaming options on customers’ personal devices. The Fort Worth carrier’s revival of seatback entertainment is the latest decision aimed at remaking its grou
Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after it suffered a devastating earthquake last week that killed hundreds and affected thousands of educational sites across western Colombia. Th
Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit nontraditional, career path. And
Democrats seeking the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditional top spot and makes South Carolina the
When she was growing up, Swastika Sah, 26, didn’t realize there was anything potentially “controversial” about her name. That’s because where she was born in Nepal, there wasn’t. “Growing up in Nepal, swastika was seen pretty much everywhere — on every doorstep, when someone gets married or you buy a new car or whateve
McDonald’s is saying hello to not one but two iconic pop culture figures with its latest Happy Meal. The fast-food chain is launching a new Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal , which combines characters from the Sanrio universe with monsters from the iconic “Godzilla” film franchise. The meals will be availabl
The Greater Good Collective in Fort Worth opened its doors this week for a soft opening. The combination thrift store and coffee shop employs people who have fallen on hard times. “There’s so much more to the homeless community than people realize,” Jessica Morgan said as she stocked clothing racks at her new job. “It
As students head back to school, tobacco prevention advocates are encouraging parents and educators to talk with young people about the risks associated with e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The reminder comes as more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using tobacco products in 2025, accordi
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon
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