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Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe...

Taking good care of your pets can go beyond buying them treats. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond Diane Keaton...

Five lifestyle changes that might help you live longer and slow down ageing

Getty Images Stock Photo by Henry Chung, University of Essex and Charlotte Gowers, Anglia Ruskin University Society is fascinated with health, fitness and longevity. This obsession...

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

Home appraisal bias contributes to racial wealth disparities and violates the Fair Housing Act. Jeff Fusco/The Conversation U.S., CC BY-SA by Gregory Squires, George Washington...

Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?

Miriam Makeba was the first African to win a Grammy, but only when she partnered with a US star, Harry Belafonte. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images by...

How rising living costs are changing the way we date, live and love

Young adults in their 20s and 30s face an altered social landscape where financial realities influence their relationships. (Rene Ranisch/Unsplash) by Melise Panetta, Wilfrid Laurier...

Feel like you can’t get a job? You’re not alone — but here’s how to work around it

On paper, the labor market looks healthy, but in practice, it feels impossible to navigate. (Getty Images) by Jason Walker, Adler University You did everything they told...

Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten

The achievement gap for young readers is stark, even in kindergarten. andresr/E+ via Getty Images by Paul L. Morgan, University at Albany, State University of...

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

The most meaningful gifts reflect the recipient’s values and identity – and the giver’s, too. Halfpoint images/Moment via Getty Images by Michael Luchs, William &...

Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach

New research suggests that children could benefit more from reading books that are slightly advanced for them, even if they cannot immediately grasp almost...

Why America still needs public schools

The impact of public education extends beyond teaching kids their ABCs and how to use a globe. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images by Sidney Shapiro, Wake Forest...

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