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The happiest places in America were determined by looking at metrics like personal finance, well-being and quality of life. Here's where you can find them.
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6 phrases to avoid to make your emails sound more confident
Ready to communicate with more confidence? Here are six commonly used email techniques business professionals say you should drop for good.
Ryland, Haener lead National team's Senior Bowl win
Maryland's Chris Ryland kicked four field goals and Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener passed for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the National team to a 27-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl. Haener delivered a 44-yard touchdown pass to Stanford receiver Michael Wilson in the fourth quarter.Â
Atlantic shines in All-Star Game
Florida's Matthew Tkachuk was right at home at the NHL All-Star Game. Again. Detroit's Dylan Larkin had a hat trick, Toronto's Mitch Marner had three assists and the Atlantic Division topped the Central Division 7-5 in the All-Star Game final on Saturday. Matthew Tkachuk was the MVP after a seven-point performance in two games for the Atlantic Division. Arizona's Clayton Keller, Dallas' Jason Robertson, Colorado teammates Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen all had goals for the Central in the final.
Vaccine rates for kids, annual COVID shots, water levels and global warming | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent health, science, climate and technology stories through this special edition of our daily news podcast.
Dude, you owe me $2: 'Venmo Vultures' scrape for small debts in a tight economy
As prices rise, so do payment requests under $5 for users of so-called digital wallets like Venmo.
Tatis plans on 'redeeming myself'
SAN DIEGO — The laugh and smile are starting to return. So, too, is the fan adulation for Fernando Tatis Jr., at least in San Diego.
Indiana upsets top-ranked Purdue
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 25 points and Jalen Hood-Schifino delivered the clinching basket on a dunk with 2 seconds left as No. 21 Indiana beat No. 1 Purdue 79-74 on Saturday.
A Black history primer on African Americans' fight for equality: 5 essential reads
America’s complicated history with race can be told through the lives and times of Black Americans, a view that some state legislatures have moved to restrict, if not outright ban.
Cheaters beware: ChatGPT maker releases AI detection tool
The maker of ChatGPT is trying to curb its reputation as a freewheeling cheating machine with a new tool that can help teachers detect if a student or artificial intelligence wrote that homework.
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic
Here’s how chemicals can cause cancer, and how scientists classify chemicals based on on how carcinogenic they are — sometimes with controversial results.
Today in History — Feb. 4
Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2023. There are 330 days left in the year.
Birthdays – Feb. 4
Actor Jerry Adler ("The Good Wife," "The Sopranos") is 94. Actor Gary Conway ("Burke's Law") is 87. Drummer John Steel of The Animals is 82. Singer Florence LaRue of the Fifth Dimension is 81. Singer Alice Cooper is 75. Actor Michael Beck is 74. Actor Lisa Eichhorn is 71. Singer Tim Booth of James is 63. Country singer Clint Black is 61. Guitarist Noodles of The Offspring is 60. Bassist Dave Buchanan of Yankee Grey is 57. Actor Gabrielle Anwar ("The Tudors") is 53. "Daily Show" correspondent Rob Corddry is 52. Actor Michael Goorjian ("Party of Five") is 52. TV personality Nicolle Wallace ("The View") is 51. Bassist Rick Burch of Jimmy Eat World is 48. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 48. Rapper Cam'ron is 47. Singer Gavin DeGraw is 46. Singer Zoe Manville of Portugal. The Man is 39. Actor Ashley Thomas ("Salvation," "24: Legacy") is 38. Actor Charlie Barnett ("Secrets and Lies," "Chicago Fire") is 35. Actor Kyla Kenedy ("Speechless") is 20.
Jill On Money: The IRS is your friend
Authors, journalists and filmmakers take what may seem mundane or complicated and bring it to life through engaging storytelling. Each year, I highlight interviews that stuck with me throughout the year.
Ask Mr. Dad: The downside of praise
Dear Mr. Dad: I'm almost embarrassed to say this, but I'm sick and tired of hearing parents tell their kids that they're "awesome" or "amazing" or "incredible" or any of the other overused words people use these days. The fact is that most kids aren't any of those things. I'm wondering whether we're doing damage to our society with our nonstop praise. What's your take on this?
