How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born?

How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born?
As the world warms because of human-induced climate change, most of us can expect to see more days when temperatures hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) or higher. See how your hometown has changed so far and how much hotter it may get.

August 31, 2018 at 08:40AM
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Why Your Brain Can't Let Go Of A Grudge

Why Your Brain Can't Let Go Of A Grudge
Feuds seem to be an indelible aspect of the human condition, but why should this be? We spoke to the experts to find out why we love to hold a grudge, and the importance of letting go.

August 30, 2018 at 10:26AM
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Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing
Many jobs are pointless. Others are being automated away. In the future, who will still work for a paycheck?

August 29, 2018 at 01:25PM
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The Man Who Was Raised By Wolves

The Man Who Was Raised By Wolves
Abandoned as a child, Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja survived alone in the wild for 15 years. But living with people proved to be even more difficult.

August 28, 2018 at 07:49AM
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Woman's Juggling Trick Is Wildly Satisfying

Woman's Juggling Trick Is Wildly Satisfying
We've found our newest Instagram obsession, and we are thoroughly relaxed.

August 27, 2018 at 03:10PM
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John McCain Dies At 81

John McCain Dies At 81
McCain, a longtime Republican Senator, died on Saturday, little more than a year after he was told he had brain cancer.

August 25, 2018 at 07:34PM
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A Pop Star, A Protest, And A Likely Case Of Torture In Uganda

A Pop Star, A Protest, And A Likely Case Of Torture In Uganda
The singer-turned-legislator Bobi Wine disappeared into government custody more than a week ago. When he re-emerged, he could barely stand up.

August 26, 2018 at 09:03AM
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The Best Movies Of 1998

The Best Movies Of 1998
Two decades later, they still shine, if only a little less bright than a diamond necklace dropped to the bottom of the ocean.

August 24, 2018 at 12:39PM
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Hurricane Lane Is The Biggest Weather Threat To Hawaii In Decades

Hurricane Lane Is The Biggest Weather Threat To Hawaii In Decades
Over a million people in Hawaii are already seeing the first signs of Hurricane Lane, a Category 4 cyclone that could become the first major hurricane to make landfall there in 26 years.

August 23, 2018 at 07:40AM
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We All Live In Parasocial Hell

We All Live In Parasocial Hell
There's an academic term for one-sided, media-enabled relationships: parasocial relationships. Video essayist Shannon Strucci is helping spread it to an online audience that desperately needs the language.

August 22, 2018 at 06:52AM
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Turns Out Border Collies, Like Us, Enjoy Revisiting Their Greatest Accomplishments

Turns Out Border Collies, Like Us, Enjoy Revisiting Their Greatest Accomplishments
Look, if you had won the 2017 Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge, you'd probably feel pretty damn ecstatic when watching the video of your victory, too.

August 21, 2018 at 10:07AM
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America’s Invisible Pot Addicts

America’s Invisible Pot Addicts
More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead.

August 20, 2018 at 07:39AM
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This Jenga Illusion Will Blow Your Mind For A Brief Moment

This Jenga Illusion Will Blow Your Mind For A Brief Moment
​We just wish the reveal would've come a bit later.

August 19, 2018 at 05:36PM
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What It's Like to Be A Big-Time Female Weed Trafficker

What It's Like to Be A Big-Time Female Weed Trafficker
"I am Queen C; I am this badass bitch. But I do have this secret."

August 19, 2018 at 11:01AM
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Homeowner Devises Masterfully Passive-Aggressive Way To Shame People Who Don't Pick Up Their Dogs' Poop

Homeowner Devises Masterfully Passive-Aggressive Way To Shame People Who Don't Pick Up Their Dogs' Poop
​Tired of people leaving their dogs' poop on your curb? Here's your solution.

August 17, 2018 at 08:02AM
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Aretha Franklin, The Undisputed Queen Of Soul, Dies At Age 76

Aretha Franklin, The Undisputed Queen Of Soul, Dies At Age 76
Aretha Franklin — the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dubbed the Queen of Soul for powerful anthems like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools" — died on Thursday at her home in Detroit.

August 16, 2018 at 10:26AM
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What American inequality looks like from above

What American inequality looks like from above
Homeless encampments, glassy offices, RVs and tech buses.

August 15, 2018 at 09:25AM
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What It’s Like for Men to Be Really, Really, Really Ridiculously Good-Looking

What It’s Like for Men to Be Really, Really, Really Ridiculously Good-Looking
Two guys, straight and gay, tell us a life of being absurdly handsome is not all it's cracked up to be.

August 13, 2018 at 08:13PM
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Stephen Miller is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.

Stephen Miller is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
If my nephew's ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.

August 13, 2018 at 08:27AM
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Omarosa Has Secret Recordings From The White House

Omarosa Has Secret Recordings From The White House
The former presidential aide explains to Chuck Todd why she did it: 'yes, I had to protect myself and have no regret about it.'

August 12, 2018 at 06:05PM
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An Alaska Airlines Plane Was Stolen From Seattle Airport And Crashed Nearby

An Alaska Airlines Plane Was Stolen From Seattle Airport And Crashed Nearby
​A passenger plane from Alaska Airlines was stolen from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Friday at around 8 PM. After flying around an unpredictable path, the plane crashed at a nearby island. According to a statement from Alaska, the sole man onboard, the one operating the plane, was an employee for Horizon Air.

August 11, 2018 at 10:53AM
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My Life As A Psychopath

My Life As A Psychopath
"For some reason, people think we want to kill people. And I think that probably comes from the lack of empathy."

August 10, 2018 at 06:58AM
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Massive Ocean Wave Swallows Up Ship

Massive Ocean Wave Swallows Up Ship
​One of the scary things about the ocean is that you can see its biggest waves coming from hundreds of feet away. And there's nothing you can do about it.

August 9, 2018 at 09:38AM
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An Indonesia Quake Buried Him in a Mosque. He Dug Out With a Chunk of Debris.

An Indonesia Quake Buried Him in a Mosque. He Dug Out With a Chunk of Debris.
He was in the front row praying with his brother-in-law when the mosque began to shake. Narto Aryadi clutched his arms around a large column and held tight.

August 7, 2018 at 08:09PM
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Tom Hardy Saves The Day (No, Really)

Tom Hardy Saves The Day (No, Really)
One of the most intense actors of our time agreed to take us on a motorcycle tour of his hometown — and then the day spun way off-script.

August 7, 2018 at 01:50PM
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A Crazy Little League Throw, A Wild Little League Leap And An Insane Little League Tag

A Crazy Little League Throw, A Wild Little League Leap And An Insane Little League Tag
These kids are more than alright.

August 6, 2018 at 10:39AM
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Growing Up Jobs

Growing Up Jobs
Steve Jobs and Chrisann Brennan were 23 when their daughter was born. Lisa Brennan-Jobs remembers the pride and pain of a childhood spent navigating the vastness between her struggling single mom and Apple's mercurial founder.

August 5, 2018 at 06:02PM
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Patrick Stewart's Picard To Return In New Star Trek Series

Patrick Stewart's Picard To Return In New Star Trek Series
The Enterprise captain will return as part of the expanded CBS All Access Trek universe.

August 4, 2018 at 04:09PM
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World's Chillest Cameraman One-Hands A Foul Ball

World's Chillest Cameraman One-Hands A Foul Ball
One of the perks of being a cameraman is that when you do something awesome, you know exactly where to look to celebrate.

August 3, 2018 at 09:18AM
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France Outlaws Lewd Catcalls To Women In Public Amid Attack Uproar

France Outlaws Lewd Catcalls To Women In Public Amid Attack Uproar
France voted to outlaw sexual harassment on the streets, leaving cat-callers and aggressively lecherous individuals facing potential on-the-spot fines of up to 750 euros as part of tougher legislation to fight sexual violence.

August 2, 2018 at 08:42AM
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Postcards From The Edge

Postcards From The Edge
The Berkeley Pit is a gorgeous, toxic former mining site in Montana that's beloved by tourists. But unless it's cleaned up soon, it could become the worst environmental disaster in American history.

August 1, 2018 at 01:03PM
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