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After a 20-year delay, over 53,000 works have entered the public domain Alexandra Villarreal

There are tons of exciting titles that are suddenly available to anyone who wants to access or use them. Read More

Researchers: Coffee and alcohol may be the secret to a long life Alexandra Villarreal

Research once again tips the scales in favor of the occasional Starbucks or cocktail. Go ahead — take a moment to sigh with relief. Read More

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This is why you want to squeeze your puppy so tight Alexandra Villarreal

This tendency to “squeeze, crush, or bite cute things, albeit without any desire to cause harm,” now has a name. It’s called “cute aggression.”Here’s to being aggressive toward cute things! … Read More

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Women on boards probably won’t change things unless this happens Alexandra Villarreal

Women account for only 20.4% of director positions on boards at major public companies across the world, according to a recent report by Egon Zehnder. Read More

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Study: Exercise, eating healthily could improve thinking skills Alexandra Villarreal

The study measured how people with cognitive impairments reacted to an aerobic exercise routine or diet over a six-month period. Read More

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This is how to be a good man, according to a few good men Alexandra Villarreal

It’s time for men to once again have a seat at the table, this time for a discussion that’s largely about them. Read More

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45% of people would rather clean their toilet than figure out their HR benefits Sheila McClear

A new survey shows that today’s office workers crave meaning in their work so badly, they’re even willing to forgo some money to get it. Read More

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We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.