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An atheist poet wrote about her Muslim husband’s faith. It’s bringing people to tears.

Annie Reneau – 7/21/2026

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Psychologist reveals the number one habit that seems good, but secretly kills your motivation

Tod Perry – 7/21/2026

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‘Don’t listen to that box. Listen to me.’ People are drooling over ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ cake hack.

Breaking the rules never tasted so good.

Heather Wake – 7/21/2026

Happiness researcher explains how making a ‘reverse bucket list’ can change your life

In 1972, the number 1 song in Italy used only English-sounding gibberish and it’s so trippy

Happiness researcher reveals the ‘enduring’ secret to being happy in the second half of life

Frugal people say you don’t need to be rich to buy these 15 life-simplifying ‘luxuries’

Yes, even cats have a favorite person. How they choose and how to tell they’ve picked you.

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Henry Winkler reveals how teenage Ron Howard adjusted his attitude the first day on ‘Happy Days’ set

Heather Wake – 7/22/2026

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Terminal patients reveal exactly what to say, and what not to say, to someone who’s dying

Evan Porter – 7/21/2026

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Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

Sarah Watts – 7/8/2026

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Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.

Emily Shiffer – 7/21/2026

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Terminal patients reveal exactly what to say, and what not to say, to someone who’s dying

Terminal patients reveal exactly what to say, and what not to say, to someone who’s dying

Conversations about death are never easy, but don’t make them harder than they need to be.

Evan Porter – 07/21/26

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Stop feeling anxious with expert’s ‘CAT’ method to switch off and ‘flatline’ anxiety

It begins with being kind to yourself.

Cecily Knobler – 7/21/2026

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Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.

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Mom buys her 3-year-old son a baby doll. His affectionate parenting skills are melting hearts.

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Socrates shared the one reason he knew he was intelligent. It’s surprisingly relevant today.

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Bored by the same activities? Try some ‘Type 2’ fun. The joy hits later, but lasts a lot longer.

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‘Frozen’ animator launches an interactive ASL learning app and vows to keep it free forever

Evan Porter – 7/21/2026

Daniel Hatoum (left) and Sarah Chen with son Mills (right)

Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

Sarah Watts – 7/8/2026

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Grandma takes action to bring happy hour to her nursing home and wins

Heather Wake – 7/21/2026

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Behavior expert shares the one powerful habit that makes you more likable

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 7/21/2026

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Social skills coach shares 4 prompts to keep conversations ‘rolling’ so they never get awkward

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 7/21/2026

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