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Las Vegas entertainment icon stages backyard production

Mac King and several comedy-magic friends put on a whopper of a show at his house.

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Apr 3 • 3:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • neon.reviewjournal.com
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement

Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, who last played in 2024, has announced his retirement. Gilmore issued an Instagram post Thursday that showed video highlights of his career and closed with the message, “The game ends here, but the journey continues.” “To my first love, Football — As a young, scrappy kid from Rock Hill, South Carolina, with humble beginnings, the eldest of 6 — you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends to last a lifetime,” Gilmore said in the post.

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Apr 2 • 7:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'Any Update Is a Bonus Not a Right' Says Peak Dev in Response to 'Lazy Dev Cycle' Accusations

The developer of 2025 surprise indie "friendslop" darling Peak is asking players to be a little more gracious to the studio when requesting updates, saying, "Neither us or [co-developer] Aggro Crab are live service studios, any update is a bonus not a right."

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Apr 2 • 5:25 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Dear Abby | Woman rejects well-intentioned offers of support

Dear Abby: My husband slipped, fell and broke his hip. As I write this, he is having a total hip replacement. Family and friends have offered to "come and sit

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Apr 2 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wenatcheeworld.com
Fairlawn business owner makes soaps in memory of brother and supporting the environment

Naomi Carter is selling soaps named in honor of her brother who took his life in April 2015. All proceeds from the soap will go to the Friends of Peak Creek.

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Apr 1 • 5:51 PM EDT • Business • wdbj7.com
The Strange, Shaky Alliance Taking on Trump and His Big Tech Friends

A billionaire-backed movement from Silicon Valley and populists like Bernie Sanders are eager to stop an AI disaster — but can they overcome their mutual distrust and work together?

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Apr 1 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Apple's 50-year transformation into a cultural and technology powerhouse

A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup on April Fools’ Day 50 years ago and then — no joke — pulled it off.

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Apr 1 • 12:01 AM EDT • Technology • apnews.com
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Iris Rainer Dart returns to tell her epic story of female friendship with 'Beaches' on Broadway

e media-and-entertainment-industry fiction musicals movies parenting music books-and-literature entertainment theater | KMBZ

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Mar 31 • 12:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Political group attacks South Anchorage Assembly candidate from both left and right with contradictory mailers

Both mailers were paid for by the same political group, Friends of the Good Guys.

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Mar 30 • 9:41 PM EDT • Politics • adn.com
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A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

An easier way to video chat with friends across platforms — potentially.

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Mar 30 • 1:19 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
‘Boxing is a dirty business, like politics, bro’: Derek Chisora on Nigel Farage, brain damage and burgers

The great old warhorse of British boxing, who faces his 50th and final bout on Saturday, talks to Donald McRae about retirement, Deontay Wilder and his friendship with the Reform leader

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Mar 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
The Crossword, March 30: Feeling Good (Themeless)

It’s time to wrap up the month with a challenging themeless. Keep an eye out for tricky clues and fun wordplay. This week’s puzzle was constructed by Rafael Musa and Owen Bergstein, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with our friends at AVCX, run every Monday. If you’re interested in submitting a puzzle to us,…

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Mar 30 • 11:37 AM EDT • Technology • defector.com
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses

People use social media to keep up with their friends and family, but teens can also feel inadequate, sad or anxious when they compare themselves to a curated version of other people's lives online.

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Mar 28 • 5:07 PM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Introducing Live it up! With Lee & Friends

MADISON — A new lifestyle show highlighting local businesses in the Madison area debuts on WKOW (ABC) Saturday, March 28.

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Mar 27 • 4:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • wkow.com
Young people find mental health support in four-legged friends

One organization has a furry solution for those who are struggling with their mental health

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Mar 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
Howard Stern says 'George' magazine cover with JFK Jr. was his worst

Howard Stern is dishing on being JFK Jr.'s cover model for 'George' magazine and his friendship with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

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Mar 25 • 10:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Dogs were man's best friend far earlier than thought

A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

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Mar 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • bbc.com
New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years. Scientists think dogs descended from an ancient...

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Mar 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Florida Democrat flips seat in special election in district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he urged voters to turn out, saying Maples was backed “by so many of my Palm Beach County friends.” READ MORE: Trump casts Florida ballot by mail as he

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Mar 25 • 10:27 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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‘It's family:' Eagles sign Elijah Moore, one of A.J. Brown's closest friends

The Eagles signed a wide receiver Tuesday who just happens to be one of A.J. Brown’s closest friends in the world.

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Mar 24 • 9:11 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Jewelry Extravaganza to raise funds for Millsboro library

On April 16-18, the Friends of the Millsboro Public Library will be presenting their annual Jewelry Extravaganza fundraiser, the proceeds from which will be used to support the children’s summer

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Mar 24 • 1:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • coastalpoint.com
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Mar 23 • 6:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • youtube.com
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Linden Entertainment Signs ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’, ‘Tow’ Director Stephanie Laing

EXCLUSIVE: Linden Entertainment has signed Emmy-winning director, writer, and producer Stephanie Laing for management. Laing is coming off the theatrical release of her new film, Tow, a comedy-drama s...

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Mar 23 • 12:19 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Monday Motivation: Friendship, family and a growing business
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Mar 23 • 7:48 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Samsung adds native AirDrop support to Galaxy S26 devices

Share files with Apple-using friends

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Mar 23 • 5:47 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
30 Must-Have Gadgets For Every Room In Your House

Prepare to power up your homes, my friends!

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Mar 22 • 12:01 PM EDT • Technology • buzzfeed.com
How crowd-control agents can affect health

Grieving mother Naomi White walked along Kennywood Boulevard on March 15 with dozens of friends and family members who had gathered to call attention...

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Mar 22 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • post-gazette.com
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Chicago spring equinox celebration highlights mental health, nature | ChicagoLIVE

Friends of Nature is hosting a spring equinox celebration on Chicago's Southeast Side that will highlight mental health, nature and community.

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Mar 21 • 12:01 PM EDT • Health • fox32chicago.com
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market

Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.

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Mar 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • wfae.org
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Amid US-Israel war with Iran, what will Pakistan do?

Pakistan has a defense pact and a friendship with Saudi Arabia, but shares a border and social ties with Iran. If the Saudis ask for help against Iran, Pakistan would be stuck. How is it managing these relationships?

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Mar 21 • 7:37 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
Project Hail Mary's science and friendship-driven plot makes for a great watch: review
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Mar 20 • 1:04 PM EDT • Science • cbc.ca
Utica Zoo Celebrates Spring and Ramadan with Special Events

Families and friends are invited to celebrate the first day of spring and the end of Ramadan with a day full of activities at the Utica Zoo.

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Mar 20 • 11:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • wktv.com
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Samsung is bringing AirDrop to Galaxy phones soon

Starting with the Galaxy S26, AirDrop compatibility is coming to Samsung phones, rolling out through software updates. Samsung’s mobile boss Choi Won-joon just confirmed it publicly at a press briefing in Japan. AirDrop has always been the ecosystem glue that people actually feel. People stick with iPhones because their friends all tap a button for […]

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Mar 20 • 7:14 AM EDT • Technology • sammyfans.com
Justin Bieber and Usher had "heated exchange" at Beyoncé, Jay-Z's Oscars after-party (Report)

The longtime friends and collaborators got into a "heated exchange" following the Academy Awards, TMZ reports.

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Mar 19 • 5:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release

Lawyers for the ousted—and now partially reinstated—leadership team of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, are crying foul over news that the game will be released into early access in May. The release announcement earlier this week was made improperly, potentially “damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community,” the lawyers said in a letter sent on Tuesday to Vice Chancellor Lori Will of Delaware’s Court of Chancery. In their letter, the lawyers also floated the idea of asking Will to find Krafton in contempt of the court’s ruling. The letter was sent just one day after Will’s bombshell ruling that publisher Krafton had breached its contract with Unknown Worlds’ executive team, when it fired them last June. The new issue isn’t necessarily the May early access timeframe, but how the news was announced. The letter and Krafton’s response have not been previously reported. A quick recap of prior events: Subnautica 2 is an unreleased, underwater survival adventure and the most-wishlisted game on Steam. Last year, longtime Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, along with studio co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, were fired by Krafton. They swiftly sued, saying the publisher had terminated them to avoid paying out up to $250 million in potential performance-based bonuses. The studio leaders had hoped to earn that with an early access release of the game, which Krafton had blocked. The publisher argued in court that Subnautica 2 wasn’t ready, which the ousted execs disputed. On Monday, Will ruled that Krafton had violated its contract, firing the execs to avoid the performance payouts, and that it had to reinstate Gill and give him full authority over any early access release for Subnautica 2. On Tuesday, IGN reported on a new memo issued that day to Unknown Worlds staff by Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton had put in charge of Unknown Worlds after the 2025 firings. In the note, Papoutsis said that Subnautica 2 had passed a key development milestone “last week” and that he and Krafton had determined the game “is ready for Early Access release in May.” This news appeared to catch the lawyers for Gill, Cleveland and McGuire by surprise. On Tuesday night, they sent a letter to Will expressing “serious concerns” about whether it would be possible to forge an agreement with Krafton consistent with the judge’s order. Papoutsis’ memo was a problem, they wrote. He didn’t have the authority to declare anything about Subnautica 2’s release. As of 9am ET on Monday, March 16, the effective date of Will’s order, Papoutsis wasn’t CEO of Unknown Worlds. Gill was. And, per Will’s order, only Gill could make Subnautica 2 release decisions. They continued: Krafton self-servingly announced the launch without any regard to its impact on the game, the team, or the community—let alone this Court’s Opinion. Announcing the release of a game is momentous, and it is typically accompanied by significant marketing activity, fanfare, and community coordination. And most importantly, the announcement is carefully designed to maximize excitement for the game. That entire process was supposed to be driven by Mr. Gill. However, in defiance of the Court’s Opinion, Krafton has now taken that away, further damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community. The lawyers speculated that Krafton had “intentionally leaked” Papoutsis’ memo and then issued an official statement to confirm the leak. Game File is a reader-supported publication. My reporting is only possible through support from readers like you. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe On Wednesday, lawyers for Krafton defended their client in their own letter to vice chancellor Will, saying nothing they did violated her order nor showed contempt: Papoutsis’s message was simply celebrating the UW employees’ efforts toward a past event: Krafton’s pre-Opinion determination that Subnautica 2 was ready for Early Access release. There was nothing improper about conveying the results of the milestone review or thanking the development team for their dedication and talent. They added that Gill could still make his own call about Subnautica 2’s release: In his role as CEO, Gill will be able to assess independently his views on the state of Subnautica 2 and the appropriate release schedule; nothing in Papoutsis’s message alters Gill’s authority or discretion. Vice chancellor Will has not responded to the letters and doesn’t necessarily have to. Both parties were previously ordered by Will to confer this week and submit a proposed judgment consistent with her ruling. The letter from Gill’s attorney’s this week doesn’t indicate whether he would or would not support a May release for Subnautica 2. But it could limit his options. And, if Gill’s lawyers are right, the lack of marketing fanfare around the leak of the May date could dull the launch of the game. Any harm to Subnautica 2’s launch is an extra sensitive issue given the context of the legal dispute: millions of dollars of payouts are on the line, tethered to the scale of the game’s initial performance. In her ruling on Monday, Will noted that there was obvious “bad blood” between Gill’s side and Krafton but that the two would need to work together: “They can—and must—act in good faith to navigate their remaining contractual relationship.” Item 2: A new kind of couch co-op game A highlight of GDC each year is the Alt.Ctrl showcase that features games played with extremely experimental controllers. Perusing this year’s offerings last Friday, I found a game controlled with giant scissors, another with big toothbrushes and one that amounted to dumpster diving. My favorite was Pivot, a co-op game about collectively maneuvering a couch. It was developed by students at the University of Utah’s masters of arts and engineering games program. Players lift and tilt the physical couch in order to control the position of a virtual one. That virtual one is moving through an obstacle course on-screen, while being pursued by a giant skull. Developer Nishant Verma told me at GDC that the couch is made of styrofoam (this became more evident as I watched!) and that the name was a riff on an episode of the sitcom Friends. Item 3: In brief… 🚫 Ubisoft is laying off more than 100 workers at its Red Storm studio, as the North Carolina location known for decades for its Tom Clancy games, ceases in-house game development, VGC reports. 👀 On Monday, Nvidia’s revealed its DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics technology that purports to improve game graphics… and it has been roasted about it by the media and the online gaming public for the remainder of the week. The tech changed the faces of characters in footage from Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC, drawing accusations of giving carefully art-directed games the generic look of AI “slop.” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had said on Monday that “DLSS 5 is the GPT moment for graphics—blending handcrafted rendering with generative AI to deliver a dramatic leap in visual realism while preserving the control artists need for creative expression.” By mid-week, Huang was telling Tom’s Hardware that the new tech’s critics were “completely wrong” because game-makers could still “fine-tune the generative AI” to suit their game’s aesthetics.

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Mar 19 • 5:28 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Babson Taps Multigenerational Business Leaders for 2026 Commencement Addresses

CEO and Executive Chairman of Metropoulos & Co. C. Dean Metropoulos '67, MBA'68, will give the undergraduate Commencement address, with Cisneros CEO Adriana Cisneros speaking at the graduate Commencement ceremony.Wellesley, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2026) - Babson College will honor the achievements of more than 740 undergraduate and 540 graduate members of the Class of 2026 before thousands of family members, faculty, friends, colleagues, and peers in separate on-campus...

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Mar 19 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market.

Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.

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Mar 19 • 4:22 AM EDT • Sports • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Wellness businesses skyrocket as Americans prioritize health

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses the economic turn to wellness and fitness and addresses America’s protein craze on ‘Fox & Friends First.’

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Mar 18 • 6:40 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
How sports traditions like March Madness can support brain health

Three experts from the University of Kentucky say the answer may be yes. Research shows that staying mentally, socially and emotionally engaged can help support long-term brain health. Activities tied to sports — like predicting tournament outcomes, reminiscing about past games or gathering with friends and family to watch — can stimulate memory, strengthen cognitive skills and foster meaningful social connections.

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Mar 18 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • uknow.uky.edu
The Bear’s Den, March 17, 2026

The Chicago Bears see old friends in new places and a former adversary hangs them up

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Mar 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bull sharks make ‘friends’—and prefer females to males

The ocean’s bad boys don’t just cruise alone—they have preferred swimming partners.

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Mar 16 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Jayden Daniels appears happy with the Commanders' latest moves

Jayden Daniels is happy to reunite with some old friends.

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Mar 14 • 3:21 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Canada’s Conservative leader needs to make inroads with Trump. Is it too late?

Why Pierre Poilievre has few friends in and around the White House.

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Mar 12 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
'One of Us' is a British political drama based on the Boris Johnson era

In today’s episode, Elizabeth Day describes the protagonist in her new novel One of Us as the “quintessential outsider.” Martin Gilmour came from a difficult background, but won a scholarship to an elite boarding school in England. There, he befriends an aristocratic boy named Ben who will later ask Martin to keep an important secret. One of Us follows the implosion of their friendship – and Martin’s discretion – as Ben strives for political power. In today’s episode, Day and NPR’s Scott Simon discuss the novel’s central rivalry and Day’s interest in the Boris Johnson era of British politics.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday

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Mar 12 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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CERN Science Gateway celebrates its 1000th science show

CERN Science Gateway has reached another milestone: the delivery of its 1000th science show! Since opening its doors in October 2023, Science Gateway has welcomed nearly 900 000 visitors of all ages to explore the fundamental questions of the Universe. Among its most popular activities are the science shows – dynamic, interactive demonstrations led by CERN guides and tailored to a broad audience of different age levels, including school groups, families and the general public. Designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining, these live shows combine spectacular experiments, multimedia elements and audience participation. From the physics of particle collisions to the properties of superconductivity, electromagnetism and cryogenics, the science shows translate the research carried out at CERN into engaging visual experiences. Visitors might see superconductors levitate, follow particles through different detector layers or discover the beauty in phase transitions. Each demonstration is carefully crafted to spark curiosity while maintaining scientific accuracy. Members of the CERN community are of course warmly invited to visit CERN Science Gateway with their family or friends and attend one of the science shows. To register, please visit this page, and don’t forget to check the programme for the coming days. Become a CERN guide and run your own super-cool science show (and more)! To become a CERN guide, you can join the introduction course held every 3–4 weeks, which will give you an overview of what being a CERN guide entails. From there, further courses are available depending on what type of guide you would like to be. Because, of course, CERN guides are needed everywhere at CERN. If you imagine yourself as a more ‘traditional’ guide, you should know that there are currently more than ten exciting visit points in CERN’s visits portfolio, such as the Antimatter Factory, the ALICE experiment (surface), the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) control room, the ATLAS experiment (surface), the CERN Control Centre (CCC), the Data Centre, the LHCb experiment (surface), the Synchrocyclotron (SC), the SM18 test facility and the newly inaugurated Linac2 visit point. Indeed, CERN’s Visits Service and Visual Impact and Exhibitions Section recently collaborated on redesigning the Linac2 visit tour, which has just reopened to the public after several months of renovation work. The new tour offers visitors and guides alike an enriched, more immersive experience, designed to highlight the history and scientific significance of this major facility. So, fancy becoming one of the insiders? Join the introduction course, check the guides website or contact guides.manager@cern.ch. And remember, becoming a guide can benefit you, too.

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Mar 11 • 7:28 AM EDT • Science • home.cern
A roadside emergency leads to a happy ending — and a new friendship

A Temple Health nurse and a pair of Pennsylvania Turnpike workers saved the life of a driver who was in cardiac arrest late last year. They have since bonded.

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Mar 11 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • phillyvoice.com
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Mental health solutions for the digital age

Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.

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Mar 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • uclahealth.org
Med school best friends create guide for new immigrants navigating health care system

The project is supported by a 2025 Remillard Family Community Service Fund grant.

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Mar 10 • 12:12 AM EDT • Health • umassmed.edu
Friends Said His Business Idea Was the ‘Stupidest Thing.’ Then He Sold Over 290 Million: ‘I Watched Their Jaws Drop’

This product began as the founder’s personal hack to stop his headphones from tangling.

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Mar 9 • 5:02 PM EDT • Business • entrepreneur.com
Ghost Of Yotei Legends Will Add Online Coin-Flicking Action On March 10

You can also compete with friends in bamboo cutting when Ghost of Yotei Legends launches for free on March 10

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Mar 9 • 1:39 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón remembered at New York funeral

Family, friends and fans are gathering for the funeral of urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón. A public Mass took place Monday morning at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York

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Mar 9 • 11:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón remembered at New York funeral

Family, friends and fans are gathering for the funeral of urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón. A public Mass took place Monday morning at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York

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Mar 9 • 11:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Big Walk isn't 'friendslop,' it's an entirely new type of multiplayer game

Big Walk is a social game born of the pandemic but designed for a post-friendslop era

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Mar 9 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Big Walk Preview: An Even Sillier Game from the Makers of Untitled Goose Game

After a very memorable first hour of playing Big Walk, the upcoming online co-op game from the makers of Untitled Goose Game, I’m absolutely sold on this as the next friendslop for my crew and I to jump in on. If it managed to be this enjoyable when all the puzzles were super simple, I can only imagine how ridiculous and memorable it’ll be when they introduce more complicated scenarios.

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Mar 9 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
I’m a College Student. Gen Z Sports Betting Is Wrecking My Friends’ Lives.

Among my college peers, using apps to bet on sporting events has become a dangerous rite of passage. March Madness will only add fuel to the fire.

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Mar 9 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • wsj.com
Trump’s food industry friends are warning him RFK Jr.’s agenda is bad for business

Processed food manufacturers say there's a conflict between the Health secretary’s plans and Trump’s desire to rebuild factory towns.

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Mar 8 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • politico.com
My mom has collected miniatures for 50 years

My mom has spent 50 years collecting miniatures that now fill our entire basement. She didn't get rid of any and my friends loved coming to look at them.

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Mar 7 • 3:28 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
How friendships can have positive impacts on mental health
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Mar 6 • 6:20 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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A British mom in San Diego had trouble making American friends

Homesickness and the feeling of being an outsider led Madeleine Collins to connect with other British women while raising her daughters in San Diego.

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Mar 5 • 7:14 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Civility, Federalism, and the Future of American Politics

In a week that could easily have been defined by division, the penultimate session of the 2026 NGA Winter Meeting offered something increasingly rare in American public life: two politicians, from opposite ends of the political spectrum speaking candidly about friendship, shared purpose, and the urgent need to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Moderated by Laura Collins, Director of the […]

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Mar 4 • 12:10 PM EST • Politics • nga.org
Business Titans Thrive Through Experiential Learning and Mentorship

Central to the educational experience at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics is a commitment to experiential and personalized learning opportunities through mentor-focused relationships. Mentees gain from the knowledge and experience of industry veterans, many of whom are alumni, while mentors discover high-quality talent for corporate openings. Oftentimes, professional friendships are developed that last […]

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Mar 4 • 12:00 PM EST • Business • news.fullerton.edu
Is platonic female friend killing my chances at love? Hax readers give advice.

Letter writer enjoys his close “asexual friendship” much more than dating but worries he will live to regret this choice.

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Mar 4 • 12:00 AM EST • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
Sources: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green will 'heavily recruit' LeBron

Two of LeBron James' friends on the Warriors will reportedly try to recruit him this summer.

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Mar 3 • 8:01 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Science of Fitting In: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?

As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns.

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Mar 2 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • newswise.com
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Science of fitting in: Do best friends or popular peers shape teen behavior?

As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns. Far from being easily swayed, adolescents navigate peer influence strategically—an insight frequently overlooked by parents and educators.

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Mar 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • eurekalert.org
Ryan Zinke on US military capabilities, Middle East political shift after Iran strikes

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the U.S. military's use of B-2 stealth bombers, drones and missile systems used in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

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Mar 2 • 6:34 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
This Louisiana actor was in a Super Bowl commercial. No one at the party noticed.

This Louisiana actor finally got his big break — and made his way into a Super Bowl commercial. He wanted to keep it as a surprise for his friends. Things did not go as planned.

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Mar 1 • 5:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 friends are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary

President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday, his first trip after his State of the Union address

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Feb 27 • 12:30 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The Insightful Leader Live: Can Business Negotiation Strategies Work with Friends and Family?

Negotiation skills are essential for your career, whether in asking for a raise or brokering a deal. But they’re not just useful in the workplace. Effective negotiation strategies can also be applied ...

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Feb 26 • 12:00 PM EST • Business • yahoo.com
Dear Annie: Do I set a boundary with a friend and ask that we never talk about politics?

Do I try to have an honest conversation and risk blowing it up? Or do I accept that this is the cost of friendship in a divided world

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Feb 24 • 11:30 AM EST • Politics • lehighvalleylive.com
Three friends built a $240,000 food truck business

Three entrepreneurs bought a former mobile dentistry RV for $5,000 and turned it into a food truck that now generates around $240,000 in annual sales.

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Feb 24 • 9:29 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Dear Annie: Politics is harming healthy friendship

Dear Annie: I’m a 64-year-old woman who thought making new friends at my age would be simple: find someone kind, show up, bring snacks, repeat.

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Feb 24 • 1:00 AM EST • Politics • spokesman.com
"I Will Never Financially Recover From This": 29 People Who Woke Up One Morning And Watched Their Entire Lives Slowly Spiral Out Of Control

That, my friends, is not an ideal situation.

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Feb 23 • 8:13 AM EST • Technology • buzzfeed.com
Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

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Feb 23 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Richard E. Grant discovered his best friend had betrayed him after 29 years of friendship

Why Richard E. Grant immediately cut off a friendship of 29 years, leaving him 'absolutely devastated.'

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Feb 22 • 10:00 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Texas small businesses thrive amid economic shifts

Hard Eight BBQ’s Katie Gooch and Front Porch Distillery’s Taylor Alvarez discuss Texas small businesses, the state’s support and the culture of entrepreneurship driving their success on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

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Feb 22 • 4:42 PM EST • Business • foxnews.com
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Under Trump Pressure, Iran Finds Its Friends Are of Little Help

China and Russia have forged closer ties with Tehran but have shown little willingness to provide military aid in a conflict with the U.S.

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Feb 22 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • wsj.com
See art up for auction at Friendship Community's annual fundraiser [photos]

Can you capture “Nighttime in a Bottle”?

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Feb 21 • 5:00 AM EST • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Conan O'Brien breaks silence on Rob and Michele Reiner's killings after argument with son at holiday party

Conan O'Brien is breaking his silence on the shocking killings of his friends Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found stabbed to death after attending the comedian's holiday party in December: 'I think I was in shock for quite a while.'

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Feb 20 • 6:39 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
GUEST COMMENTARY: When rhetoric replaces reality — the decline of American politics

Since 2015, our nation has drifted further apart. Friends, families and neighbors often stop communicating because of politics. What was once an afterthought for many Americans — especially younger ones — now dominates everyday life. The actions of elected and unelected officials at every level of government are constantly at the center of public attention.

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Feb 18 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • statenews.com
Matters of the Heart: Focusing on Women’s Heart Health in February

Hearts are seen all around this time of year, as symbols of love and friendship. February is also American Heart Month, a reminder to consider all matters of the heart, including women’s heart health and heart disease prevention. Heart disease was...

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Feb 17 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • hscnews.unm.edu
April B & Shenelle Simone give the latest in entertainment headlines

Cynthia Erivo speaks out about she and Ariana Grande's friendship, and Brooklyn Beckham writes a note to wife Nicola Peltz.

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Feb 16 • 11:16 AM EST • Entertainment • fox5atlanta.com
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They have AI boyfriends, girlfriends. Here's how they're celebrating Valentine's Day.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, EVA AI hosted a pop up where human users could take their AI companions on a date. I went to see what it's like.

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Feb 14 • 8:01 AM EST • Technology • usatoday.com
It’s not just about romance: Friendships benefit your health, too.

Love doesn’t have to be romantic to improve your life. Research shows that friendships, especially high-quality ones, are key for health and well-being.

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Feb 14 • 5:59 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026

An evolutionary biologist weighs in on mating and dating in the age of apps. Is pair bonding passé? Is single the new married? Plus, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, or RHIC, has ceased operation. What’s next for particle physics? Add, researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.

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Feb 13 • 4:00 PM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
A Little Grime Can Boost Kids’ Health. But What Kind?

Researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.

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Feb 13 • 3:20 PM EST • Health • sciencefriday.com
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Fancy parties and crude emails reveal the entertainment world's ties to Epstein

Some of the celebrities mentioned maintained friendships with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting underage sex.

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Feb 13 • 2:20 PM EST • Entertainment • abc.net.au
Commentary: Norm DeBriyn learned valuable lesson from Wilson Matthews

DeBriyn is good at deflecting credit. The Arkansas baseball coach likes it when friends jokingly refer to the records set in his 33 years as coach.

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Feb 13 • 10:41 AM EST • Sports • wholehogsports.com
Democrats are barreling the government toward another shutdown for political reasons: Karoline Leavitt

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses the potential government shutdown and ongoing immigration enforcement efforts on 'Fox & Friends.'

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Feb 13 • 9:21 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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The Science of Love (Episode 3)

Guest host Geena Davis guides us through the research on love that stretches beyond romance and friendship, showing up in our bonds with objects, nature, grief, and the collective moments that connect us to something larger than ourselves.

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Feb 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • greatergood.berkeley.edu
Valentine’s 2026: How Galentine’s And Friendship Spending Are Expanding The Business Of Love

Valentine’s 2026 shows Galentine’s and friendship spending reshaping February, as shared wellbeing, dining and reciprocal gifting expand the modern relationship economy.

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Feb 13 • 6:52 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
Can our pets really say ‘I love you’? Science is finding out

Pet soundboards are allowing our four-legged friends to press buttons and express themselves in human language. But is it real? UC San Diego professor Federico Rossano shares his research into this social media phenomenon.

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Feb 12 • 5:30 PM EST • Science • universityofcalifornia.edu
The Science of Love (Episode 2)

Guest host Geena Davis helps us explore how the love we feel —for our partners, friends, family, even our four legged companions—shapes our brains, bodies, and lives.

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Feb 12 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • greatergood.berkeley.edu
James Van Der Beek remembered as costars, friends and loved ones pay tribute to the 'Dawson's Creek' star after his death at 48

The actor publicly shared his cancer diagnosis in 2024.

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Feb 11 • 5:18 PM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
The dropout crisis in youth sports

Youth sports should allow kids to be active, have fun and build friendships, but intense pressure to succeed is causing burnout.

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Feb 11 • 12:01 AM EST • Sports • ctmirror.org
Column | Asking Eric: Alexa’s eavesdropping makes for uncomfortable visits

Is the letter writer paranoid to be suspicious of smart speakers in friends’ homes?

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Feb 11 • 12:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
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Two longtime North Carolina political rivals (and friends) are 'Talking About Politics.' Plus, PlayMakers' 'Primary Trust.'

Political adversaries Gary Pearce and Carter Wrenn talk about how they became friends and why they are still talking politics with each other. Then, PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of “Primary Trust” features a vulnerable, comedic, and heartfelt performance from its star, Nate John Mark.

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Feb 10 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • wunc.org