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Cats are notoriously tricky to train. Here’s how animal handlers get cats to ‘act’ in TV and film.

Annie Reneau – 7/7/2026

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Americans share 11 funny times Europeans couldn’t comprehend the size of the United States

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 7/7/2026

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The ‘Dude Dad’ simple fix for losing friends after 30 is backed by real science

“Men don’t have relationships face-to-face. They have relationships shoulder to shoulder.”

Evan Porter – 7/7/2026

A 9-year-old runner came in last place. Her coach’s epic reframe on ‘winning’ is sage life advice.

Comforting ‘Campfire Theory’ is helping people heal from painful friendship breakups

Fan shocks The Rock with vintage wrestling magazines of his grandfather who inspired ‘Moana’s’ Maui

‘Geriatric Millennial’ reenacts the one voicemail habit people over 35 can’t quit

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Man who was mistakenly added to a group chat shares the moment he knew they’d be lifelong friends

Cecily Knobler & Upworthy Staff – 7/8/2026

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‘Never disagree with anyone’: Behavioral scientist shares conflict-free trick to changing minds

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 7/8/2026

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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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She told the divorce judge she wanted three things: the car, the dog, and her ex’s Netflix password

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 7/8/2026

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Former ‘Today’ star Dr. Art Ulene attempts world-record summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro for 90th birthday

Former ‘Today’ star Dr. Art Ulene attempts world-record summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro for 90th birthday

“It’s never too early to start. It’s also never too late. I’m living proof of the latter statement.”

Emily Shiffer – 07/07/26

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Backpackers met in the ’90s, felt a spark, and lost touch. A clever plan got them back together.

“This is literally a movie.”

Heather Wake – 7/6/2026

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Second Chances Farm is where retired racehorses and incarcerated men find healing

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Researchers reveal the surprising No. 1 predictor of someone staying your best friend

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Millennial mom shares 9 nostalgic ways she’s giving her kids a ’90s summer

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A 4,000-year-old clay tablet captures a kid whining that his mom’s homemade clothes aren’t cool enough

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Aristotle said there are 3 different types of friendship. One of them makes us better people.

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 7/7/2026

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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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Teachers get honest about the 7 things in education ‘no one wants to admit’ but are absolutely true

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 7/7/2026

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Former ‘Today’ star Dr. Art Ulene attempts world-record summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro for 90th birthday

Emily Shiffer – 7/7/2026

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Brit in America delightfully recaps his first 4th of July experience

Kat Hong – 7/7/2026

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