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The Key To Happiness, According To A Decades-Long Study
If you could change one thing in your life to become a happier person — like your income, a job, your relationships or your health — what would make the biggest difference?
That's the question Harvar…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Dr. Céline Gounder Dispels Disinformation About Her Husband's Death
The soccer world was shocked by the death of renowned U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl at the World Cup in Qatar. Then came the conspiracy theories claiming his death was caused by the COVID vaccine…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
For Black Men, Barriers To Mental Health Care Can Be Complex
The start of a new year can push us to think about how we take care of ourselves – our bodies or our minds. And for some people that can mean seeking help for mental health issues like depression an…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Where The Ukraine War Goes Next
This is a pivotal moment in the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces continue to have the upper hand on the battlefield, but there are real questions about what comes next and what an acceptable end to t…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Author Aubrey Gordon Wants To Debunk Myths About Fat People
People sometimes object when Aubrey Gordon describes herself as fat. It's not that they're disputing her size, she says. Rather, they're acting out on their assumptions about what it means to be a fa…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
How California's Deadly Floods Are Tied To The State's Ongoing Drought
Destructive flooding caused by torrential rains has created a deadly disaster in California. The death toll rivals the worst wildfires and points to a common cause for both: drought.
Brian Ferguson w…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Attack On Brazil's Capitol Is Part of Transnational Extremist Movement
The attack on Brazil's congress and presidential palace Sunday was reminiscent of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Both are part of a broader transnational extremist movement.
We tal…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
In Some States, An Unpaid Foster Care Bill Could Mean Parents Lose Their Kids Forever
Parents who have their kids placed in foster care often get a bill to reimburse the state for part of the cost. NPR found that in at least 12 states there are laws that say parents could lose their k…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Why We Can't Resist 'Best Of' Lists
'Tis the season for lists! Best films of the year, best albums, best podcasts. Lists can provoke strong emotions- from spirited debate to outrage - over who or what made the cut or ranked higher.
Thi…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
The Lasting Impact Of The January 6th Insurrection
It's been two years since rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, leaving an indelible mark on American democracy.
We speak to NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and NPR Senior Pol…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago