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What Is the Science of Happiness?	The field of positive psychology operates from the premise that we ought to acknowledge both the light and the dark sides of life. It focuses on positive elements of life such as character strengths, positive emotion, resilience, purpose, positive relationships, and creative achievement.	10WELLNESS
Collateral Sorrow	In the grip of grief. These are not my boys. This is not my school, my story. Yet, once more, I am holding hurt -- my own, the hurt girls in my school feel, the hurt braided with fear that every parent feels when adolescent illusions of invincibility are dashed.	24IMPACT
9 Lessons From Running You Can Apply To Your Everyday Life	You are so strong. Remember it.	3HEALTHY LIVING
Sarah Michelle Gellar Dyed Her Hair Pink To 'Embarrass Her Kids'	The "Buffy" actor revealed her new "quarancolor" Tuesday. She's one of many stars making creative use of coronavirus isolation.	20ENTERTAINMENT
Conservatives Blame Obama And Hillary Clinton For Dallas Shooting	They say he's stoked a hatred of the police.	6POLITICS
Would You Plan Your Wedding Before Announcing It?	A friend of mine in the entertainment industry is planning her wedding. But here's the thing -- she hasn't announced it yet.	26WEDDINGS
Darrell Issa: Lois Lerner Broke The Law, Her Attorney Is Lying	null	6POLITICS
Simona Halep Beats Serena Williams In Wimbledon Final	The Romanian Halep beat Williams 6-2 at the All England Club.	17SPORTS
Why Mindful Breathing Works	To understand how pausing works, consider that chronic stress affects the brain much as running too many applications simultaneously impacts your computer's performance. After all, the brain is a computer of sorts. And both suffer when overloaded.	10WELLNESS
MLK Historical Marker Honors King's Final Flight At Memphis Airport	The marker is the first of a series of commemorations leading up to the 50th anniversary of King's assassination.	11BLACK VOICES
Cancer Survivor Number To Grow To 18 Million By 2022, Study Finds	The estimations are based on data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program and the U.S. Census Bureau	10WELLNESS
Exhibition Explores Body Image In Los Angeles	null	7ARTS
‘SNL’ Cuts Musical Guest After Videos Show Him Kissing Women And Partying Maskless	Morgan Wallen said his scheduled “Saturday Night Live” debut was canceled after videos online showed him living life like COVID-19 doesn’t exist.	20ENTERTAINMENT
Police Department Issues Holiday 'Citations' That Help Collect Toys For Kids	These officers want to help make Christmas morning magical. 🎁	1PARENTS
Buildings Shaped Like Animals (PHOTOS)	Even serious tastemakers like Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry have been inspired to inject a playful animalistic	13TRAVEL
I Want Gold Stars For All The Things I Do For My Family	Sometimes as a parent and I think especially for moms, you can begin to feel that all the things that you do for your family	1PARENTS
President Trump Just Cost Americans Saving For Their Retirement $3.7 Billion	He's set in motion a process to kill a common-sense rule that would keep financial advisers from siphoning off money from their clients.	6POLITICS
Now You Can Pay $19.99 For A Big Handful Of Dead Leaves	And more than 200 people have already done so.	39WEIRD NEWS
Illinois Educational Funding -- Expect Deep Cuts	Within 24 hours of Governor Bruce Rauner taking office, numerous media outlets reported on his immediate steps to rectify Illinois' dire financial situation.	41COLLEGE
Cute Kid Note Of The Day: Macy's School Hairstyles	Style star: Now that Macy's got her hair calendar sorted out, hopefully she can focus on her schoolwork. Because: YOLO Age	21PARENTING
Gloria Steinem Says Young Women Only Support Bernie Because Boys Do	... No.	32WOMEN
Changing an Organization	No matter the size of the space you see as shaping your reach -- a domestic violence shelter, an office, a classroom, a desk, or your own mind and body -- if you set out to create a culture of wellness you will come to know far greater balance.	10WELLNESS
These #AwkwardDate Tweets Are Even Worse Than Fallon's Miss With Nicole Kidman	null	30COMEDY
CrossFit: Have We Learned Nothing?	I'm not going to call CrossFit a fad -- instead, I'll call it a bubble. I'm predicting its burst. I couldn't give you a timeframe, but I know traditional, proven methods of strength training, power training, and endurance training will last forever.	10WELLNESS
Bill Murray And President Obama Play Golf In Oval Office To Promote Obamacare	They're a perfect match.	6POLITICS
Want To Understand Straight Incels? Talk To This Gay One.	Erik's radicalization shows that the incel phenomenon has nothing to do with sex — duh — and everything with entitlement.	6POLITICS
Aid Workers Face An Underreported Sexual Violence Crisis	By Dyan Mazurana, Tufts University The world’s approximately 450,000 humanitarian aid workers operate amid armed conflicts	24IMPACT
Hillary Clinton Won't Rule Out Questioning The Legitimacy Of Donald Trump's Election	She said she's open to it if Russia's interference is deeper than is now known.	6POLITICS
Why Everything We Know About Discipline Is Wrong	Self-discipline is something we learn for ourselves, not something that can ever be imposed effectively by someone else.	21PARENTING
Legacies	Last week, as I thought about 2013 resolutions and reflected on the events of 2012, I realized that I am often so consumed with work and bills (the "reason" I have to work) that I neglect the "real" reasons that I have to work -- my family and myself.	21PARENTING
Ronald McDonald and Friends Sue Seattle to Stop Minimum Wage Hike	Last summer, the City of Seattle passed a law that will raise the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour. But in a bizarre twist, Ronald McDonald and friends are suing the city and complaining that the new minimum wage violates a constitutional provision that was written to protect newly-freed slaves after the Civil War.	6POLITICS
13 Things You Didn't Know About Yuengling	Here are 13 things you might not have known about Yuengling's superior suds.	18FOOD & DRINK
Summer Theater Festivals Arrive In America's Ski Towns	Here are some of the gnarliest theater festivals and companies near the slopes.	13TRAVEL
6 Ways To Create Experiences That Customers Crave	null	19BUSINESS
Airlines' On-Time Records Improve In September, Up From August (PHOTOS)	North American airlines posted an improved on-time performance for September, gaining more than five points compared to August's	13TRAVEL
I Was Openly Gay On My High School Team And Heard Slurs All The Time	It’s the nature of the high school locker room that causes immaturity, a water polo player writes.	4QUEER VOICES
Legal Marijuana In Colorado Has Already Generated More Than $15 Million For Schools	null	6POLITICS
For Joel at 94	I wrote this poem a few years ago to honor a friend and mentor of mine, Dr. Joel Elkes, who will be 100 years old this November. He is one of the most wholehearted people I know.	10WELLNESS
Sometimes All A Teenager Needs To Come Of Age Is Some Good Erotic Fan Fiction	See a clip from the new dramedy "Slash."	20ENTERTAINMENT
Kardashian Kurves Contest Launches Sisters' Plus-Size Denim Line	Plenty of entries have already rolled in and they include an impressive array of body shapes and sizes. Say what you will	0STYLE & BEAUTY
There Are More LGBTQ TV Characters Than Ever, But Issues Still Abound	GLAAD finds that lesbian TV characters are being killed off, often violently.	4QUEER VOICES
Jessica Alba and Narciso Rodriguez Don't Want Your Shoes to Make You Cry (PHOTOS)	Want more? Take a peek in our gallery below for some photos from the event, the collection and more stars wearing Narciso	0STYLE & BEAUTY
A Higher Purpose	The day before, I'd lost twenty dollars and it really bothered me. But on this new day, it was no longer important. In fact, I didn't feel right keeping it.	16GOOD NEWS
My Husband Died, How Can I Be Thankful?	Yes, that overladen Thanksgiving table may look nothing short of sickening to you now. You can't remember when you had an appetite, and you doubt seriously it will suddenly arrive simply because it is Thanksgiving. So, marshal your power and tell your family and friends what you think you need.	32WOMEN
What Every Guy Needs To Know About Fashion	We know some of you like to wear your shorts, er, looser... but please don't follow Soulja Boy's lead and wear these shorts	0STYLE & BEAUTY
GPS Guide: Bridget Fonger's Heart-Centered Ritual Relieves Tension	When you next feel unloved, check in with your heart. Remember the warmth of when you did feel the love. Fill your heart	10WELLNESS
Food Cravings: What Do They Really Mean And How To Beat Them	More from Shape.com: The Worst Snacks For Your Body What Does 100 Calories Really Look Like? Eat These To Control Cravings	10WELLNESS
GOP Congressman Skeptical That LGBT Workplace Discrimination Exists	null	6POLITICS
The Polarizing Effect of Your Inauthentic Self and Why It's Keeping You Lonely	It's not easy to write about intimacy. Who we let our hearts speak to isn't something that can be instructed with words. True intimacy is as dynamic, and sometimes elusive as our own self.	10WELLNESS
Debrett's Divorce	For many people, the idea of divorcing with decorum is preposterous -- this is a time when emotions are running high, when divorcing couples are forced to confront toxic feelings of betrayal, resentment and disillusion.	22DIVORCE
Pop Quiz: Is This A Sex Toy Or Not?	null	4QUEER VOICES
This N.J. County Has Housed All Of Its Homeless Veterans	If a veteran becomes homeless, he’ll get temporary housing within 30 days and permanent housing within three months.	24IMPACT
The Lost Art of the Candy Aesthetic	Next time you're in the grocery store, take a good look at the chocolate candy on the shelves. See anything different?	18FOOD & DRINK
Every Woman Has a Bikini Body	The media makes it out to be a myth. A goal for every summer. No one truly has the bikini body that fitness/health publications talk about because it is not real. It is fictional. Yet, they give you just a few easy steps to get the body "they" want... not the one you want.	32WOMEN
Just Thinking About Money Leads To Corruption: Study	"Considering the signiﬁcant role of money in business organizations and everyday life, the idea that subtle reminders of	19BUSINESS
How to Kill a Culture in 3 Easy Steps	The more I travel the world the more I learn how different peoples share common habits that weave together or cultivating their common way of life. What I believe we are witnessing in our time is the death of culture, the end of investing and taking responsibility in and for our surroundings.	7ARTS
On My First Friend, Kindergarten, And Diversity	Today, my first friend turns 50 years old. We were born only a few weeks apart, in the month of August 1967, and we grew	38EDUCATION
These Insanely Extreme Road Trips Will Make You Want To Hop In Your Car	Have you ever wondered how far you could seriously drive without getting out of your car? Because there are people who have	13TRAVEL
This Woman's 'Orange Is The New Black' Impressions Are Spot On	Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.	20ENTERTAINMENT
Here's What's Fueling The Ben Carson Buzz	DES MOINES, Iowa — Before Ben Carson spoke, the crowd gathered around the Iowa State Fair soapbox on Sunday took stock of	6POLITICS
BuzzFeed CEO Argues Against UK Office Unionizing	But under UK law, the unionization effort is effectively a done deal.	6POLITICS
Planning A Cruise On The Disney Fantasy? Read Our Travel Guide	Accommodations As with the entire ship, the staterooms on the Disney Fantasy are well-appointed and nicely decorated with	13TRAVEL
How to Take a Rickshaw Tour of Tokyo	Here in Japan, the rickshaw is back -- part of a nostalgic rush as Japanese rediscover the romance of their own culture.	13TRAVEL
Will You Even Notice The Trans Fat Ban?	Will products be healthier? Although fast-food restaurants have not been required to label trans fat in their foods, many	10WELLNESS
"Ways of Treating Buildings in Order to See Them": Agustin Schang and 537 Broadway/110 Mercer Street	In 1992, Emily Harvey, a New York gallerist known for her support of the international avant-garde community, conceived of The Cast Iron Court Corporation Group Show, a curatorial project to be held in her SoHo building, 537 Broadway/110 Mercer Street, the last of George Maciunas's 16 Fluxhouses. It was an exhibit that somehow never materialized.	7ARTS
Learn How To Cook Thanksgiving Dinner With A Drone	Whether you SHOULD do it is another matter entirely.	39WEIRD NEWS
Hillary Clinton Picks Up Major Endorsement Of Top South Carolina Democrat	It's a big get for Clinton ahead of the South Carolina Democratic primary.	6POLITICS
Trust the Changes	Change happens in every moment. Not just the events of our lives, but the cells in our bodies, our thoughts streaming by, our moods shifting with the tides, even our sense of who we are and where we are going.	10WELLNESS
11 Things We're Obsessed With This Week, Besides Dodging Pennywise Look-Alikes	Witch better have my candy.	35STYLE
Lessons From A Virgin Bride	I am a journalist, not a preacher, and I'm not about to tell everyone to hold off on sex until wedding vows are exchanged. But I've come to believe as a longtime relationship writer that it's best to hold off on sex until it comes with love.	26WEDDINGS
2 Republican Senators Announce That They Will Vote Against Betsy DeVos	Donald Trump's pick for secretary of education may not get the votes she needs.	6POLITICS
How To Work When You're On The Road	For the past three or so years, there hasn't been one trip where I've completely abstained from work.	13TRAVEL
Even An Astronaut In Space Is Watching The Super Bowl	We are not alone.	17SPORTS
You Can Like Sofia Coppola And Ana Lily Amirpour Without Dismissing Their Critics' Concerns	Recently, filmmakers Sofia Coppola and Ana Lily Amirpour have both come under fire for their most recent films’ (The Beguiled	20ENTERTAINMENT
Facebook Accused Of Reading Texts And Accessing Microphones In Lawsuit	A failed startup suggested that Facebook mounted what could be described as mass surveillance.	14TECH
Fork-In-The-Road Simplest Vegetable Soup	The weather is getting warmer, and soon soup (or at least hot soup) season will be behind us for the foreseeable months. But I'm ready to let go just yet.	18FOOD & DRINK
Sales Tax Holidays 2012: Your Guide To Tax-Free Shopping	The glory days of tax-free online shopping may be numbered. But shoppers can still come out on top by simply thinking ahead	15MONEY
5 Ways To Stay In Jamaica (PHOTOS)	We've found just the spot to stay for almost every kind of traveler, so whether you're planning a romantic getaway or want to take the kids along, Oyster has a hotel for you.	13TRAVEL
When The 'Best Seat In The House' Requires A Bathing Suit	null	13TRAVEL
The NYPD Has Secretly Been Spying On Cell Phones Since 2008	It's using surveillance devices originally developed for the CIA.	6POLITICS
As Underground Fire Smolders Near Radioactive Waste, EPA Dismisses Concerns	But the state attorney general isn't having it: "The people of Missouri can’t afford to wait any longer."	25GREEN
7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Figs	Known as the "fruit of the gods," figs are in season now, but they're nothing new. In season from from June to early Fall, the sweet fruit were used by the Greeks as signs of prosperity and for early Olympic training. For the food nerds among us, a mini fig tutorial.	3HEALTHY LIVING
The Grossest, Most Amazing Thing My Dog Ever Did for Me	We're safely past those first few years of awkwardly trying to adjust to the demands of motherhood, and now that I can look back at some of the more trying times, I can see something interesting: Every single one of those challenges was made easier by my dog and my cat.	21PARENTING
Selena Gomez Stuns In Sheer Plunging Black Dress	Cool.	20ENTERTAINMENT
Teen's Facebook Post Costs Her Dad $80,000. Oops.	“TMI,” cried Gulliver's lawyers. Patrick Snay had served as headmaster for the Gulliver Preparatory School for years when	21PARENTING
Photographer Surprises Couple With Stunning Rainbow Baby Photo	Brittney Studer had to get creative to give the parents a colorful pic.	1PARENTS
The Other Show's Second Anniversary Serves Classic Numbers and Rising Drag Race Queen	The Other Show demonstrates the amount of queer creativity centered in Atlanta. There are a lot of divas who make it to our stages, but only the fiercest survive. With a devoted following, a rising diva in the form of Violet Chachki, and a creative no-rules ethos, this is the place to see drag in Atlanta.	4QUEER VOICES
Jordan Peele Of 'Key & Peele' Is Making A Horror Movie About Race	The film, produced by the horror superstars at Blumhouse Productions, will be called "Get Out."	20ENTERTAINMENT
Remove Rust Stains From Your Toilet With A Pumice Stone To Make It Sparkle	It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it.	8HOME & LIVING
The Top 10 Workout Songs for January	Typically, the beginning of a new year is when folks resolve to get into better shape. This month's mix features a lively bundle of songs to help you kick things off with a bang.	10WELLNESS
Here's Proof Every Suspicion You Have About Pot Smokers Is True	null	30COMEDY
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? (VIDEO)	If you find yourself stressing about getting eight glorious hours of sleep -- and then finding yourself unable to sleep, well	10WELLNESS
New Style Essentials For The New Year	We're well-versed in the classics — the LBD, the skinny jean, and the trench coat, just to name a few. But, since a new crop	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Wheelchair Wisdom: Use Everything to Your Advantage	Clearly, I was surrounded by obstacles that indeed had the potential for creating a lot of frustration. But the total absurdity of it somehow helped open my eyes to my own humanness and to the kindness of this young woman who really was doing her very best to be helpful.	10WELLNESS
Ivanka Trump Models What Might Be The Most Stylish Maternity Wear (PHOTOS)	Talk about a woman that does it all -- not only does Ivanka rock this glamorous maternity style on the front page of FitPregnancy	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Nora Ephron's Favorite Recipes: 12 Tributes To A Food Lover	Nothing like mashed potatoes when you're feeling blue. Nothing like getting into bed with a bowl of hot mashed potatoes already	18FOOD & DRINK
Silent No More and a Beautiful Mess: May, by Susie Spain	The good news about messes is that you get to clean them up and when you're cleaning them up you get to work things out and hopefully when you work things out you end up with a beautiful ending.	24IMPACT
The Notorious B.I.G.'s Family Talks Managing His Life After Death	When it comes to running the estate of her son, The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace has a simple formula. “If I see something	11BLACK VOICES
'The Single Girl's Cookbook' By Helen Gurley Brown Considers Meat A Seduction Device (PHOTOS)	We love a woman who can compare a meat dish to a Bill Blass suit.	18FOOD & DRINK
Yes, Virginia, There Are Bad Teachers	"So I guess you just deny that there are any bad teachers at all." This is a popular retort to various forms of "Your system for evaluating teachers is a lousy system." It is a dumb retort. It is dumb in the same way the following exchanges are dumb.	38EDUCATION

What Is the Science of Happiness?

The field of positive psychology operates from the premise that we ought to acknowledge both the light and the dark sides of life. It focuses on positive elements of life such as character strengths, positive emotion, resilience, purpose, positive relationships, and creative achievement.

10WELLNESS

Collateral Sorrow

In the grip of grief. These are not my boys. This is not my school, my story. Yet, once more, I am holding hurt -- my own, the hurt girls in my school feel, the hurt braided with fear that every parent feels when adolescent illusions of invincibility are dashed.

24IMPACT

9 Lessons From Running You Can Apply To Your Everyday Life

You are so strong. Remember it.

3HEALTHY LIVING

Sarah Michelle Gellar Dyed Her Hair Pink To 'Embarrass Her Kids'

The "Buffy" actor revealed her new "quarancolor" Tuesday. She's one of many stars making creative use of coronavirus isolation.

20ENTERTAINMENT

Conservatives Blame Obama And Hillary Clinton For Dallas Shooting

They say he's stoked a hatred of the police.

6POLITICS

Would You Plan Your Wedding Before Announcing It?

A friend of mine in the entertainment industry is planning her wedding. But here's the thing -- she hasn't announced it yet.

26WEDDINGS

Darrell Issa: Lois Lerner Broke The Law, Her Attorney Is Lying

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6POLITICS

Simona Halep Beats Serena Williams In Wimbledon Final

The Romanian Halep beat Williams 6-2 at the All England Club.

17SPORTS

Why Mindful Breathing Works

To understand how pausing works, consider that chronic stress affects the brain much as running too many applications simultaneously impacts your computer's performance. After all, the brain is a computer of sorts. And both suffer when overloaded.

10WELLNESS

MLK Historical Marker Honors King's Final Flight At Memphis Airport

The marker is the first of a series of commemorations leading up to the 50th anniversary of King's assassination.

11BLACK VOICES

Cancer Survivor Number To Grow To 18 Million By 2022, Study Finds

The estimations are based on data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program and the U.S. Census Bureau

10WELLNESS

Exhibition Explores Body Image In Los Angeles

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7ARTS

‘SNL’ Cuts Musical Guest After Videos Show Him Kissing Women And Partying Maskless

Morgan Wallen said his scheduled “Saturday Night Live” debut was canceled after videos online showed him living life like COVID-19 doesn’t exist.

20ENTERTAINMENT

Police Department Issues Holiday 'Citations' That Help Collect Toys For Kids

These officers want to help make Christmas morning magical. 🎁

1PARENTS

Buildings Shaped Like Animals (PHOTOS)

Even serious tastemakers like Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry have been inspired to inject a playful animalistic

13TRAVEL

I Want Gold Stars For All The Things I Do For My Family

Sometimes as a parent and I think especially for moms, you can begin to feel that all the things that you do for your family

1PARENTS

President Trump Just Cost Americans Saving For Their Retirement $3.7 Billion

He's set in motion a process to kill a common-sense rule that would keep financial advisers from siphoning off money from their clients.

6POLITICS

Now You Can Pay $19.99 For A Big Handful Of Dead Leaves

And more than 200 people have already done so.

39WEIRD NEWS

Illinois Educational Funding -- Expect Deep Cuts

Within 24 hours of Governor Bruce Rauner taking office, numerous media outlets reported on his immediate steps to rectify Illinois' dire financial situation.

41COLLEGE

Cute Kid Note Of The Day: Macy's School Hairstyles

Style star: Now that Macy's got her hair calendar sorted out, hopefully she can focus on her schoolwork. Because: YOLO Age

21PARENTING

Gloria Steinem Says Young Women Only Support Bernie Because Boys Do

... No.

32WOMEN

Changing an Organization

No matter the size of the space you see as shaping your reach -- a domestic violence shelter, an office, a classroom, a desk, or your own mind and body -- if you set out to create a culture of wellness you will come to know far greater balance.

10WELLNESS

These #AwkwardDate Tweets Are Even Worse Than Fallon's Miss With Nicole Kidman

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30COMEDY

CrossFit: Have We Learned Nothing?

I'm not going to call CrossFit a fad -- instead, I'll call it a bubble. I'm predicting its burst. I couldn't give you a timeframe, but I know traditional, proven methods of strength training, power training, and endurance training will last forever.

10WELLNESS

Bill Murray And President Obama Play Golf In Oval Office To Promote Obamacare

They're a perfect match.

6POLITICS

Want To Understand Straight Incels? Talk To This Gay One.

Erik's radicalization shows that the incel phenomenon has nothing to do with sex — duh — and everything with entitlement.

6POLITICS

Aid Workers Face An Underreported Sexual Violence Crisis

By Dyan Mazurana, Tufts University The world’s approximately 450,000 humanitarian aid workers operate amid armed conflicts

24IMPACT

Hillary Clinton Won't Rule Out Questioning The Legitimacy Of Donald Trump's Election

She said she's open to it if Russia's interference is deeper than is now known.

6POLITICS

Why Everything We Know About Discipline Is Wrong

Self-discipline is something we learn for ourselves, not something that can ever be imposed effectively by someone else.

21PARENTING

Legacies

Last week, as I thought about 2013 resolutions and reflected on the events of 2012, I realized that I am often so consumed with work and bills (the "reason" I have to work) that I neglect the "real" reasons that I have to work -- my family and myself.

21PARENTING

Ronald McDonald and Friends Sue Seattle to Stop Minimum Wage Hike

Last summer, the City of Seattle passed a law that will raise the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour. But in a bizarre twist, Ronald McDonald and friends are suing the city and complaining that the new minimum wage violates a constitutional provision that was written to protect newly-freed slaves after the Civil War.

6POLITICS

13 Things You Didn't Know About Yuengling

Here are 13 things you might not have known about Yuengling's superior suds.

18FOOD & DRINK

Summer Theater Festivals Arrive In America's Ski Towns

Here are some of the gnarliest theater festivals and companies near the slopes.

13TRAVEL

6 Ways To Create Experiences That Customers Crave

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19BUSINESS

Airlines' On-Time Records Improve In September, Up From August (PHOTOS)

North American airlines posted an improved on-time performance for September, gaining more than five points compared to August's

13TRAVEL

I Was Openly Gay On My High School Team And Heard Slurs All The Time

It’s the nature of the high school locker room that causes immaturity, a water polo player writes.

4QUEER VOICES

Legal Marijuana In Colorado Has Already Generated More Than $15 Million For Schools

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6POLITICS

For Joel at 94

I wrote this poem a few years ago to honor a friend and mentor of mine, Dr. Joel Elkes, who will be 100 years old this November. He is one of the most wholehearted people I know.

10WELLNESS

Sometimes All A Teenager Needs To Come Of Age Is Some Good Erotic Fan Fiction

See a clip from the new dramedy "Slash."

20ENTERTAINMENT

Kardashian Kurves Contest Launches Sisters' Plus-Size Denim Line

Plenty of entries have already rolled in and they include an impressive array of body shapes and sizes. Say what you will

0STYLE & BEAUTY

There Are More LGBTQ TV Characters Than Ever, But Issues Still Abound

GLAAD finds that lesbian TV characters are being killed off, often violently.

4QUEER VOICES

Jessica Alba and Narciso Rodriguez Don't Want Your Shoes to Make You Cry (PHOTOS)

Want more? Take a peek in our gallery below for some photos from the event, the collection and more stars wearing Narciso

0STYLE & BEAUTY

A Higher Purpose

The day before, I'd lost twenty dollars and it really bothered me. But on this new day, it was no longer important. In fact, I didn't feel right keeping it.

16GOOD NEWS

My Husband Died, How Can I Be Thankful?

Yes, that overladen Thanksgiving table may look nothing short of sickening to you now. You can't remember when you had an appetite, and you doubt seriously it will suddenly arrive simply because it is Thanksgiving. So, marshal your power and tell your family and friends what you think you need.

32WOMEN

What Every Guy Needs To Know About Fashion

We know some of you like to wear your shorts, er, looser... but please don't follow Soulja Boy's lead and wear these shorts

0STYLE & BEAUTY

GPS Guide: Bridget Fonger's Heart-Centered Ritual Relieves Tension

When you next feel unloved, check in with your heart. Remember the warmth of when you did feel the love. Fill your heart

10WELLNESS

Food Cravings: What Do They Really Mean And How To Beat Them

More from Shape.com: The Worst Snacks For Your Body What Does 100 Calories Really Look Like? Eat These To Control Cravings

10WELLNESS

GOP Congressman Skeptical That LGBT Workplace Discrimination Exists

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6POLITICS

The Polarizing Effect of Your Inauthentic Self and Why It's Keeping You Lonely

It's not easy to write about intimacy. Who we let our hearts speak to isn't something that can be instructed with words. True intimacy is as dynamic, and sometimes elusive as our own self.

10WELLNESS

Debrett's Divorce

For many people, the idea of divorcing with decorum is preposterous -- this is a time when emotions are running high, when divorcing couples are forced to confront toxic feelings of betrayal, resentment and disillusion.

22DIVORCE

Pop Quiz: Is This A Sex Toy Or Not?

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4QUEER VOICES

This N.J. County Has Housed All Of Its Homeless Veterans

If a veteran becomes homeless, he’ll get temporary housing within 30 days and permanent housing within three months.

24IMPACT

The Lost Art of the Candy Aesthetic

Next time you're in the grocery store, take a good look at the chocolate candy on the shelves. See anything different?

18FOOD & DRINK

Every Woman Has a Bikini Body

The media makes it out to be a myth. A goal for every summer. No one truly has the bikini body that fitness/health publications talk about because it is not real. It is fictional. Yet, they give you just a few easy steps to get the body "they" want... not the one you want.

32WOMEN

Just Thinking About Money Leads To Corruption: Study

"Considering the signiﬁcant role of money in business organizations and everyday life, the idea that subtle reminders of

19BUSINESS

How to Kill a Culture in 3 Easy Steps

The more I travel the world the more I learn how different peoples share common habits that weave together or cultivating their common way of life. What I believe we are witnessing in our time is the death of culture, the end of investing and taking responsibility in and for our surroundings.

7ARTS

On My First Friend, Kindergarten, And Diversity

Today, my first friend turns 50 years old. We were born only a few weeks apart, in the month of August 1967, and we grew

38EDUCATION

These Insanely Extreme Road Trips Will Make You Want To Hop In Your Car

Have you ever wondered how far you could seriously drive without getting out of your car? Because there are people who have

13TRAVEL

This Woman's 'Orange Is The New Black' Impressions Are Spot On

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

20ENTERTAINMENT

Here's What's Fueling The Ben Carson Buzz

DES MOINES, Iowa — Before Ben Carson spoke, the crowd gathered around the Iowa State Fair soapbox on Sunday took stock of

6POLITICS

BuzzFeed CEO Argues Against UK Office Unionizing

But under UK law, the unionization effort is effectively a done deal.

6POLITICS

Planning A Cruise On The Disney Fantasy? Read Our Travel Guide

Accommodations As with the entire ship, the staterooms on the Disney Fantasy are well-appointed and nicely decorated with

13TRAVEL

How to Take a Rickshaw Tour of Tokyo

Here in Japan, the rickshaw is back -- part of a nostalgic rush as Japanese rediscover the romance of their own culture.

13TRAVEL

Will You Even Notice The Trans Fat Ban?

Will products be healthier? Although fast-food restaurants have not been required to label trans fat in their foods, many

10WELLNESS

"Ways of Treating Buildings in Order to See Them": Agustin Schang and 537 Broadway/110 Mercer Street

In 1992, Emily Harvey, a New York gallerist known for her support of the international avant-garde community, conceived of The Cast Iron Court Corporation Group Show, a curatorial project to be held in her SoHo building, 537 Broadway/110 Mercer Street, the last of George Maciunas's 16 Fluxhouses. It was an exhibit that somehow never materialized.

7ARTS

Learn How To Cook Thanksgiving Dinner With A Drone

Whether you SHOULD do it is another matter entirely.

39WEIRD NEWS

Hillary Clinton Picks Up Major Endorsement Of Top South Carolina Democrat

It's a big get for Clinton ahead of the South Carolina Democratic primary.

6POLITICS

Trust the Changes

Change happens in every moment. Not just the events of our lives, but the cells in our bodies, our thoughts streaming by, our moods shifting with the tides, even our sense of who we are and where we are going.

10WELLNESS

11 Things We're Obsessed With This Week, Besides Dodging Pennywise Look-Alikes

Witch better have my candy.

35STYLE

Lessons From A Virgin Bride

I am a journalist, not a preacher, and I'm not about to tell everyone to hold off on sex until wedding vows are exchanged. But I've come to believe as a longtime relationship writer that it's best to hold off on sex until it comes with love.

26WEDDINGS

2 Republican Senators Announce That They Will Vote Against Betsy DeVos

Donald Trump's pick for secretary of education may not get the votes she needs.

6POLITICS

How To Work When You're On The Road

For the past three or so years, there hasn't been one trip where I've completely abstained from work.

13TRAVEL

Even An Astronaut In Space Is Watching The Super Bowl

We are not alone.

17SPORTS

You Can Like Sofia Coppola And Ana Lily Amirpour Without Dismissing Their Critics' Concerns

Recently, filmmakers Sofia Coppola and Ana Lily Amirpour have both come under fire for their most recent films’ (The Beguiled

20ENTERTAINMENT

Facebook Accused Of Reading Texts And Accessing Microphones In Lawsuit

A failed startup suggested that Facebook mounted what could be described as mass surveillance.

14TECH

Fork-In-The-Road Simplest Vegetable Soup

The weather is getting warmer, and soon soup (or at least hot soup) season will be behind us for the foreseeable months. But I'm ready to let go just yet.

18FOOD & DRINK

Sales Tax Holidays 2012: Your Guide To Tax-Free Shopping

The glory days of tax-free online shopping may be numbered. But shoppers can still come out on top by simply thinking ahead

15MONEY

5 Ways To Stay In Jamaica (PHOTOS)

We've found just the spot to stay for almost every kind of traveler, so whether you're planning a romantic getaway or want to take the kids along, Oyster has a hotel for you.

13TRAVEL

When The 'Best Seat In The House' Requires A Bathing Suit

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13TRAVEL

The NYPD Has Secretly Been Spying On Cell Phones Since 2008

It's using surveillance devices originally developed for the CIA.

6POLITICS

As Underground Fire Smolders Near Radioactive Waste, EPA Dismisses Concerns

But the state attorney general isn't having it: "The people of Missouri can’t afford to wait any longer."

25GREEN

7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Figs

Known as the "fruit of the gods," figs are in season now, but they're nothing new. In season from from June to early Fall, the sweet fruit were used by the Greeks as signs of prosperity and for early Olympic training. For the food nerds among us, a mini fig tutorial.

3HEALTHY LIVING

The Grossest, Most Amazing Thing My Dog Ever Did for Me

We're safely past those first few years of awkwardly trying to adjust to the demands of motherhood, and now that I can look back at some of the more trying times, I can see something interesting: Every single one of those challenges was made easier by my dog and my cat.

21PARENTING

Selena Gomez Stuns In Sheer Plunging Black Dress

Cool.

20ENTERTAINMENT

Teen's Facebook Post Costs Her Dad $80,000. Oops.

“TMI,” cried Gulliver's lawyers. Patrick Snay had served as headmaster for the Gulliver Preparatory School for years when

21PARENTING

Photographer Surprises Couple With Stunning Rainbow Baby Photo

Brittney Studer had to get creative to give the parents a colorful pic.

1PARENTS

The Other Show's Second Anniversary Serves Classic Numbers and Rising Drag Race Queen

The Other Show demonstrates the amount of queer creativity centered in Atlanta. There are a lot of divas who make it to our stages, but only the fiercest survive. With a devoted following, a rising diva in the form of Violet Chachki, and a creative no-rules ethos, this is the place to see drag in Atlanta.

4QUEER VOICES

Jordan Peele Of 'Key & Peele' Is Making A Horror Movie About Race

The film, produced by the horror superstars at Blumhouse Productions, will be called "Get Out."

20ENTERTAINMENT

Remove Rust Stains From Your Toilet With A Pumice Stone To Make It Sparkle

It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it.

8HOME & LIVING

The Top 10 Workout Songs for January

Typically, the beginning of a new year is when folks resolve to get into better shape. This month's mix features a lively bundle of songs to help you kick things off with a bang.

10WELLNESS

Here's Proof Every Suspicion You Have About Pot Smokers Is True

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30COMEDY

How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? (VIDEO)

If you find yourself stressing about getting eight glorious hours of sleep -- and then finding yourself unable to sleep, well

10WELLNESS

New Style Essentials For The New Year

We're well-versed in the classics — the LBD, the skinny jean, and the trench coat, just to name a few. But, since a new crop

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Wheelchair Wisdom: Use Everything to Your Advantage

Clearly, I was surrounded by obstacles that indeed had the potential for creating a lot of frustration. But the total absurdity of it somehow helped open my eyes to my own humanness and to the kindness of this young woman who really was doing her very best to be helpful.

10WELLNESS

Ivanka Trump Models What Might Be The Most Stylish Maternity Wear (PHOTOS)

Talk about a woman that does it all -- not only does Ivanka rock this glamorous maternity style on the front page of FitPregnancy

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Nora Ephron's Favorite Recipes: 12 Tributes To A Food Lover

Nothing like mashed potatoes when you're feeling blue. Nothing like getting into bed with a bowl of hot mashed potatoes already

18FOOD & DRINK

Silent No More and a Beautiful Mess: May, by Susie Spain

The good news about messes is that you get to clean them up and when you're cleaning them up you get to work things out and hopefully when you work things out you end up with a beautiful ending.

24IMPACT

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Family Talks Managing His Life After Death

When it comes to running the estate of her son, The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace has a simple formula. “If I see something

11BLACK VOICES

'The Single Girl's Cookbook' By Helen Gurley Brown Considers Meat A Seduction Device (PHOTOS)

We love a woman who can compare a meat dish to a Bill Blass suit.

18FOOD & DRINK

Yes, Virginia, There Are Bad Teachers

"So I guess you just deny that there are any bad teachers at all." This is a popular retort to various forms of "Your system for evaluating teachers is a lousy system." It is a dumb retort. It is dumb in the same way the following exchanges are dumb.

38EDUCATION