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NCAA Agrees to $2.8 Billion Settlement. Here’s How It Changes College Sports

The NCAA and conferences will distribute about $2.8 billion in media rights revenue back pay to thousands of athletes who competed since 2016.

Half of Your Employees May Be Pretending to Work, According to a New Survey

It’s called ‘ghostworking,’ and a recent poll of workers shows that it’s more prevalent than you think.

Do You Need a Family Office? Four Signs for the Very Wealthy

You may need a family office if you are a high-net-worth individual, because being wealthy turns a family into a family business.

For the Grill (and the Girls): 6 Easy Ways to Host the Best Summer BBQ

From DIY burger bars to batched cocktails, these simple hosting tips are made for Best Friends Day—but work all season long.

How to Ensure Your Dishwasher Outlives Its Standard Life Expectancy

Start by making sure you properly load the dishes.

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Why Is Gen Z Getting More Religious? We Asked Them.

Gen Z is reversing a major trend in religion.

How a 540-Square-Foot Rooftop Apartment in Madrid Went From Post-Apocalyptic to Perfect

Bardo Studio relied on architectural intervention to fill the Casa Cometa project with light.

A Mysterious Object Lit up the Sky 600 Years Ago. Astronomers Finally Found It.

It was strong enough to brighten the sky for 10 straight days.

Here’s How Highly Successful People Make Little Choices Different From the Rest of Us

It’s simple: If you want to live an exceptional life, you can’t behave like everyone else.

38 Summer Dresses That Scream “Chic”

From minimalist maxis to magical minis, these are the season’s best designs.

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What Happens the Day After Humanity Creates AGI?

“We are racing towards a new era in which we outsource cognitive abilities that are central to our identity as thinking beings.”

How to Style a Bed Like a Designer

Here’s what you need to layer your sleep setup from start to finish.

The 12 Greatest, Strangest, Most Transfixing Dance Scenes in the History of Crime Movies

Because people may cheat, steal, and kill, but their hips don't lie.

My Lupus Symptoms Went Away During Pregnancy—but Returned With a Vengeance Postpartum

“I feel like every day I wake up and there’s something new.”

Experts Break Down the Worst Emmy Snubs of All Time

The Emmys have (in)famously blanked a number of acclaimed series, including ‘The Wire,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ and more. We asked the experts to break down some of the worst omissions.

The Best Coolers for Every Type of Summer Chiller

Whether you need a massive, dad-coded vault or a chair with a built-in beer stash (because getting up sounds hard), these coolers will rule your warm-weather kickbacks

It’s Possible to Get Too Much Sleep, But Don’t Let That Keep You Up at Night

But you should probably be more worried about not getting enough.

Apple’s Missing Mojo

The iPhone announced a small set of tweaks and enhancements to Apple Intelligence.

Poached Chicken With Lemongrass Veggies and Sticky Rice

Keep this recipe in your back pocket for those nights when you need a dinner that’s simple yet satisfying.

I Like You: An Almost Unbearably Lovely Vintage Illustrated Ode to Friendship

A touching serenade to the little things that add up to the bigness of a true platonic love.