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Interpol went looking for a ‘missing’ World Cup fan. He was busy living his best life.

Evan Porter – 7/10/2026

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Thomas Jefferson coined a hip and funny phrase for abrupt goodbyes that still holds up today

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 7/10/2026

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A new survey of 3,000 girls just blew up 3 modern girlhood myths

Girls ages 5 to 13 shared their thoughts on friendship, screen time, self-image, and more.

Evan Porter – 7/9/2026

A song in a bank commercial was never destined to be a hit. Then the Carpenters saw the ad.

American woman goes viral as World Cup fans say she is Norway’s Erling Haaland’s doppelgänger

A woman feared the worst about her husband. Turns out his new passion was books.

How to keep your mouth shut in conversations when you know you should really stay quiet

Her groundbreaking theory on the origin of life was rejected 15 times. Then biology proved her right.

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Employment lawyer reveals the four text messages you should never send to a coworker

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 7/10/2026

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In 1971, at a Disneyland gig, Linda Ronstadt unknowingly created one of rock’s biggest bands

Heather Wake – 7/10/2026

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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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Why do Joes look like Joes? Researchers say that as you age, your face changes to match your name.

Tod Perry – 7/9/2026

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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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Woman who crushed records rowing solo to Hawaii shares her ‘big, hard, scary thing’ advice

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Yes, cats do treat men and women differently. Researchers say it’s all in the meows.

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Quivering and filled with happy tears, man shares a touching story on a ‘good news’ phone

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These teachers asked kids one silly question before class. Behavior problems dropped 50%.

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Making Sense of Science

Have people ever called you childlike? Psychologists say it could mean you’re gifted.

Patrick Hamilton – 7/9/2026

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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An Army veteran risked it all on ‘The Price Is Right’ and won the biggest single-game prize in 54 years

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 7/9/2026

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The fascinating origin story of the hashtag, pound sign, or whatever you call the # symbol

Annie Reneau – 7/9/2026

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‘Just love it so much’: French woman in the U.S. says this wholesome habit sets Americans apart

Emily Shiffer – 7/9/2026

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