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A new book, Generation Uncoupled, seeks to get to the heart of the “social malaise” afflicting today’s youth.
Nancy Pelosi calls Mamdani, El-Sayed's past comments on Israel 'concerning' and 'wrong'
Nancy Pelosi called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's views on Israel "wrong" an
WATCH: HHS says some wellness peptides will be available by prescription
The department said it will temporarily let compounding pharmacies provide six peptides through prescriptions.
This is how our crosswords get made
David Astle, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age crossword compiler, makes a crossword on the spot.
Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86
Sci-fi star Patrick Stewart has died, according to a spokesperson, after "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's