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Why AI Therapists Could Further Isolate Vulnerable Patients Instead of Easing Suffering

Does the growing popularity of AI therapy herald the rise of the chatbot and the demise of the talking cure?

When Clark Gable Got George Cukor Fired From ‘Gone With the Wind’

The creator and host of the podcast ‘You Must Remember’ This unpacks Cukor’s complicated path through Hollywood’s golden age.

‘My Group Chat Is Ruining My Life’

You may feel as if you’re trapped in hell, but no one is actually making you stay.

How to Eat Fiddleheads, According to a Wild Foods Expert

Learn how to eat fiddleheads so you can enjoy them during their short season. We spoke to a foraging expert and chef to find out how to shop, prep, and cook this spring delicacy.

‘Spaghetti Growing on Trees’ - Are We Too Wary of an April Fools Prank?

Humorous headlines once flooded the papers on 1 April. Experts explain why it does not happen today.

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The ‘Real’ History of April Fools’ Day (and Why It Isn’t Funny Anymore)

Today is April 1, April Fools’ Day, the annual holiday that celebrates pranking, hoaxes, and all manner of horseplay and tomfoolery. But why? Where did this faux holiday come from? Why do we do this to each other, and when will we finally just stop?

The Moon May Have Never Had a Magnetic Field at All. What Does This Mean?

For one thing, it helps us better understand how the moon formed as well as its progression over time.

Why the World Keeps Running Out of Helium

Our lives are surprisingly dependent upon this extremely light and unreactive gas, yet supplies of it are remarkably fragile.

A New Proof Smooths Out the Math of Melting

A powerful mathematical technique is used to model melting ice and other phenomena. But it has long been imperiled by certain “nightmare scenarios.” A new proof has removed that obstacle.

Cory Booker Sets a Record With Marathon Senate Speech. Will It Rally Anti-Trump Resistance?

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a speech that lasted more than 25 hours and broke the record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, 68 years ago.

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Should You Drink Cold or Warm Water? The Benefits of Drinking 8 Glasses of Water a Day

There’s been a lot of chatter about which is better for you: cold or warm water. We know that drinking more in general is good for us, but just what role does water temperature play on the health benefits of staying hydrated?

The Best Babka Recipes, According to Eater Staff

Swirls of chocolate, cinnamon, and even black sesame

Are Blue Zones a Mirage?

The age detectives are fighting.

A Real Yellowstone Rancher Shares Her Story

Raising livestock in grizzly and wolf country isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it with respect and grace.

Tired of Overcrowded National Parks? Here’s How to Go Backcountry Camping.

How to dig a toilet and other essential lessons for backcountry camping.

A “City-Killer” Asteroid Is No Longer on Track to Hit Earth – but It May Strike the Moon, Scientists Say

The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.

Caregiving Can Test You, Body and Soul. It Can Also Unlock a New Sense of Self

Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope.

U.S. Companies Say Canadian Retailers Are Turning Away Products

Amid the “Buy Canadian” movement, some U.S. companies say retailers in Canada have been turning away their products or halting planned deals.

7 Expert-Approved Ways to Write a Better To-Do List

Organizing tasks on paper is a tried and true method for getting things done. Here are some types of to-do lists that may be right for you.

Green Card Holders, Travelers Caught in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

A lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for 50 years was detained because of a decades-old conviction amid tougher immigration enforcement at airports and border crossings.