Studies have shown optimism promotes longevity, can lead to higher career success and even reduce risk of chronic disease. Life Kit offers tips on how to be more optimistic.
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The tail section of a ballistic missile fired from Iran sticks out of the ground at a vineyard in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on March 20. Amir Levy/Getty Images Europe …
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Gen Z's relationship with gambling and the unique vulnerabilities it faces
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe majority of young men in Generation Z are gambling — on sports, on pop culture events, on politics. They’re also experiencing of the downsides of gambling.
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Liam Conejo Ramos’ family fights immigration judge’s ruling to deport them to Ecuador : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe family of a 5-year-old Minnesota boy and his father who were detained by U.S. immigration agents in January is now fighting an immigration judge’s ruling that rejects their claim …
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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesElon Musk attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22. Markus Schreiber/AP hide caption toggle caption Markus Schreiber/AP SAN FRANCISCO — A jury …
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Taylor Frankie Paul ‘Bachelorette’ controversy, explained : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTaylor Frankie Paul attends the Oscars on Sunday, a week ahead of her scheduled Bachelorette premiere. Mike Coppola/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mike Coppola/Getty Images The new season of …
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What president had the lowest approval rating of the 20th century? The quiz knows : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFrom left: Lionel Messi, Michael B. Jordan, Kari Lake. Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair; Paul Morigi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty …
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A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFILE – A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge in New York, June 10, 2025. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP MIAMI — A 19-year-old …
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Federal student loans will move to Treasury, Education Dept. says : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration announced a plan to move significant management of and responsibility for the nation’s federal student loan portfolio from the U.S. Education Department to the U.S. Treasury Department. …
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Afroman wins defamation case over ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ raid video : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA jury sided with apper Afroman, whose legal name is Joseph Foreman, in a defamation lawsuit brought by Ohio police who raided his home. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect …