The author reflects on Christmas, family, and the loss of his older sister. He shares a favorite family story about his procrastinating father buying a Christmas tree. Two days before Christmas, his ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I are in our early 60s and 70s. We have had some health challenges but we work hard at eating healthy, exercising, stretching, et cetera. We try to keep a positive attitude ...

Owning a dog may make you a happier person, but new research suggests that when people feel happy, they are more likely to think that dogs look sad. This is the conclusion of a new study by behavioral ...

A Varanasi lifestyle vlogger's video of a tree adorned with used diapers has gone viral. The clip highlights improper waste disposal practices outside a residential home. Viewers are discussing civic ...

Miso Robotics is launching the newest version of its AI-powered fry station robot with a complete redesign driven by five years of deployments, millions of baskets fried, and direct feedback from ...

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Another branch off the Bill Belichick coaching tree has officially been chopped down. After a 2–8 start to the 2025 season, the Giants fired coach Brian Daboll on Monday morning, mere hours after his ...

The Twilight Sad have returned with a new song—their first in seven years—and it features the Cure’s Robert Smith on guitar. The band’s core duo of vocalist James Graham and multi-instrumentalist Andy ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...