A mother in southern China has been handed a legal punishment after she accidentally killed her daughter while performing an “exorcism” ritual on her. According to a recent report by Shenzhen ...

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Everyone engages in self-talk. But much depends on the way we do it. Scientists now find that the right words can free us from our fears and make us as wise about ourselves as we often are about ...

The words you write or speak can leave a huge impact—either good or bad—so it’s super important to choose them wisely. Words can make or break a relationship, and your choice of words and the way you ...

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Apple Music is now available as an extension within ChatGPT, meaning you can search for songs, create playlists, and discover new music through OpenAI's chatbot. Here's how to set it up and what makes ...

This blood-splattered survival film about a rabies-infected chimpanzee is powered by unabashedly simple pleasures. By Brandon Yu Love grows between a restless travel writer and a contented homebody in ...

There’s little question that heavy drinking is a bad idea. But the science around moderate alcohol consumption is a lot more complicated. Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the Centers for ...

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