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Various studies have identified the brain mechanisms that make us buy into online hoaxes, while offering up ‘vaccines’ to prevent against misinformation

The concept of cheating and the circumstances under which it is unforgivable are both highly subjective

Ivo Molinas, director of the Turkish Sephardic weekly ‘Salom’, which publishes two newspapers in Judeo-Spanish, warns that the language is facing extinction

A new update has relegated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the bottom of the page, along with Prince Andrew

Genetics confirms that a single shipment of these animals, some domestic and some wild, led to their explosive expansion in Australia

‘It has been the biggest disruptor of online dating in over a decade,’ says expert Damona Hoffman. ‘It offered its users ease of use and reduced the stigma that online dating is for losers’

The DEA has investigated 390 cases in the past four months, 35 of which are directly tied to the two largest criminal organizations in Mexico: the Sinaloa Cartel and the CJNG

The uproar caused when Carlsen accused Niemann of dirty play without offering any proof highlights the perils of cutting-edge technology

Cubans voted in favor of a referendum to ratify a Family Code that will also give gay couples the right to adopt

The European Court of Human Rights upholds a freedom-of-expression decision by Portugal’s Supreme Court pertaining to a police inspector’s hypothesis about the little girl’s disappearance

The victim, who won $9 million in 2020, tried to wire money to his kidnappers. Since 2007, at least four Mega-Sena prizewinners have been killed

Prices are skyrocketing in the Israeli city, especially when it comes to housing. An apartment already costs an average of €1 million. Some 44% of Israelis will cast their votes in November with an eye to policies around the cost of living

In some countries, society frowns upon widows who find a new partner ‘too soon.’ Experts insist that there is no ideal period of mourning

Theories claiming that lower sexual activity increases testosterone levels have been adopted by reactionary circles, who promote them as a way to recover a manhood they consider lost

The entrepreneur, now legendary for announcing that his company will donate all of its profits to saving the planet, makes products that appeal to seasoned mountain climbers and fashionistas alike

Jeff Bezos shows off his six pack on his yacht while Elon Musk apologizes in public for his extra pounds. The era of the buff businessman is here

It often happens between the late twenties and early thirties: one part of the group increases their purchasing power and the other doesn’t. It’s the beginning of the end of many relationships

According to multiple studies, irregular schedules can cause a host of problems that persist even after a person has returned to a normal routine

Violence and misery forced them from their homes. Risking everything, they climbed aboard the infamous freight train that ferries the undocumented through Mexico to the US — a journey that cost them their limbs and their hopes. Now, with the help of prosthetics, they are working to rebuild their lives

Young people are using the addictive video platform to perform searches that were traditionally done on Google

The social media account is allowing ‘sadistic’ videos of animal suffering to be shared, arguing they do not violate community standards

The 55-year-old singer has been convicted of six counts of child pornography and enticing minors for sex

Living together so closely over the summer brings chronic and unresolved conflicts to the fore. Active listening, empathy and personal validation are key skills for a happy union

If you avoid nostalgia, grudges and baggage from the past, it will be much easier to focus your energy on building a positive future. Here are eight strategies that help