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Bedbugs roamed the earth with the dinosaurs, according to this study

The 15-year study collected DNA samples of 34 species from wild sites and museums around the globe to understand their evolution. Read More

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9 books you should be reading Memorial Day weekend

About to have some downtime over the long weekend? Here are some recommendations that you can read wherever you are this MDW. Read More

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Billionaire Robert F. Smith pays off grads’ student loans in his commencement address

Smith has a history of philanthropy but is famously low-key about it. He is known to avoid interviews and publicity and lives quietly in Austin. Read More

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Millennials are the most narcissistic generation but they are very aware of it

The report is called “Emerging adult reactions to labeling regarding age-group differences in narcissism and entitlement.”  and is authored by psychologists. Read More

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These are the most common dating profile archetypes

The kissy face is a pretty ubiquitous feature of many profiles and Austin appears to be particularly fond, with 70% of female residents adopting them. Read More

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7 signs you’re being taken advantage of in a friendship

There’s give and take, hopefully in equal amounts. We shouldn’t ever feel like we’re being taken advantage of in a friendship. Read More

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This is the most popular beer in the United States

Although Millennials are often labeled as craft beer enthusiasts, those pricey hops are not the most popular beer amongst the group. Read More

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Survey: 59% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck but 60% believe they will be wealthy

Americans have a certain pie-in-the-sky outlook on their financial future. Two-thirds (60%) are optimistic that they will be wealthy some day. Read More

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Why Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert was named WNBA commissioner

Engelbert takes over during one of the most pivotal times in the league’s 23-year history. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.