Cellphones to ban or not to ban? This question has been front and center for many schools recently as they strategize how to address students’ ubiquitous use of cellphones. With nearly 9 in 10 teens 13 and older possessing a smartphone, these devices have become a...

In a fast-paced world where achievements and material possessions often take center stage, it is easy to overlook the profound impact that family relationships can have on our lives. As we embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, it is crucial to...

Is it important to have friends? Why do we enjoy spending time with them? Do we learn differently around our friends? Neuroscience research is helping us to answer some of these questions by looking at the way our brain allows us to, and benefits from, interacting...

A TV news helicopter crew spotted a boy who had been reported missing but who was actually up on the roof of his New York City building playing hooky, the TV station reported. The 9-year-old boy left his Brooklyn apartment at around 7 a.m. Thursday but did not show up...

Germany’s navy says there was “no deeper message” in the choice to blast the famed Imperial March — Darth Vader’s theme song in the “Star Wars” films — from one of its warships as it cruised down the River Thames through London this week. A bystander captured the...

A woman who faced eviction from her Manhattan apartment over her three emotional support parrots will be paid $165,000 in damages plus $585,000 for her apartment under a consent decree announced by federal prosecutors. Lesser purchased an apartment at the Rutherford...

Having an allowance can help teach your child about money.  Allowance is the foundation of financial literacy for kids.  Studies show that nearly two-thirds of American families already give their kids allowance, and four out of five families link their child’s cash...

In 2023, it almost felt as if the promise of robotaxis was soon to be fulfilled. Hailing a robotaxi had briefly become the new trendy thing to do in San Francisco.  However, that dream crashed and burned when a serious accident in downtown San Francisco ignited...

When it comes to relieving stress, more giggles and chuckles are just what the doctor ordered. Here's why. Whether you're laughing at a sitcom on TV or quietly giggling at a newspaper cartoon, laughing does you good. Laughter is a great form of stress relief, and...

To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. The goals that foster a sense of purpose are ones that can potentially change the lives of other people, like...