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discussing the pros and cons of taking a gap year When it comes to taking a gap year
there are pros and cons to consider. Some students feel that taking a gap year can help them mature and become more responsible. On the other hand, some students feel that a gap year can set them back academically. Gap years are becoming more popular among high school graduates. In fact, according to the National…
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In Ancient Egypt, Severed Hands Were Spoils of War
Archaeologists offer a new explanation for one of the century’s grislier finds, “a carefully gathered collection of hands” in a 3,500-year-old temple.
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How to Spy on Condor Parents With a High-Tech Egg
Scientists are working to improve the breeding success of the endangered California condor. Their secret assistant: a plastic, 3-D printed, sensor-laden “smart egg.”
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Why it’s hard to hire a handyman or contractor — and what to do about it
Labor shortages and the increasing cost of doing business have made it harder to find skilled tradespeople to tackle home to-do lists.
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How to keep your kid’s toys from taking over your home
Professional organizers and child-behavior experts share their best advice for keeping toys and other kid clutter under control.
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Carolyn Hax: If they pay for preschool, do grandparents get a say?
Having grandparents pay toward preschool feels like “four to six parents making the decision instead of just us two.”
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Ask Amy: Mom keeps apologizing for needing help while fighting cancer
A mom with cancer keeps apologizing to the letter-writer and their siblings for needing their care.
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Abortion laws triggered dozens of health complications, new report says
Researchers collected 50 examples of pregnancy-related complications where new abortion laws impacted the standard of care
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Biden launches Asia trip this week aimed at taking on China
As Biden travels abroad to bolster his global push against China, some say he should be seeking ways to lower the temperature.