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Why millionaire pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a van

The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life.



  • Arts & Culture

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Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight

In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years.




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As baby boomers retire, millennials fill the gap

And in case you haven’t noticed, it’s changing everything about the workplace.




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Are we really turning into Freelance Nation?

Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise.




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Most of us haven't had a vacation in over a year

American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them.




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Want to run away with the cat circus?

The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant.




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Lie down on the job with this crazy morphing workstation

The Altworks standing/sitting/lying combo looks like an amazing bit of engineering, but the implications are scary.




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How Ubernomics are changing the way we work

Ratings have become the new human resources department.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Men do less housework than they think

Now there's science to prove what many women have been feeling for years.




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2015: A year in (and out of) the office

The way we work and the jobs we do are changing fast. Are you keeping up?




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Should you hide your tattoos when you interview for a job?

Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Is Amazon really opening up to 400 brick-and-mortar bookstores?

If the whispers about Amazon are true, the few independents still left should be afraid, very afraid.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What does happiness have to do with leadership? A lot more than you think

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.




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After high-heel drama, British woman petitions Parliament to join the 21st century

Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws.




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Why we should bring back vocational training

It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade.



  • Research & Innovations

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Around the world, girls work while boys play

Girls spend 160 million more hours than boys doing household chores every day, UNICEF finds.




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6 ways to sneak exercise into your workday

Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day.




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The real reason so many of us go to work when we're sick

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.




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Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.




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Chocolate taster may be the world's coolest gig

It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate.




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Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city?

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.




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This remote Scottish island desperately needs a nurse

Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate.



  • Arts & Culture

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Maternity leave catch-22: Women are either bad workers or bad moms

Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Why you should become a job-hopper

The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning?




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5 Take Your Dog to Work Day challenges

Allergies, coworkers who are afraid of dogs, pooches that aren't comfortable in new situations are just a few things to consider.




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Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.




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What's your opposite job? This tool will tell you

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.




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The secret to being happy at work? Care less

Philosopher Andrew Taggart explains how we can care less about work — and more about our actual lives.




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This robot may be flipping your burgers soon

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?




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Who wants to work at Yosemite next summer?

Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply.




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Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens

Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.




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Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave

A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.




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Find your passion? If only it were that simple

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.




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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




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Why you should write a failure resume

Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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This dream job in Sweden will pay you to do whatever you want

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.



  • Arts & Culture

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Your hobbies can make you better at work

Hobbies can boost your career confidence as long as they differ from what you do on the job.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why Monday takes a bite out of Sunday

'Sunday Scaries' are a real source of anxiety for millions of people, but they can be beaten.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Kids get vocal about the interracial family Cheerios commercial

The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled.




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Teen scientists identify phthalate-eating bacteria

In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home.



  • Research & Innovations

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9-year-old makes a stand with 'lemon-aid'

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.




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Kids use merry-go-round energy to power town

Learn how kids in Ghana are turning their youthful energy into power for their whole community.




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U.K. teen creates app to get people 'jazzed' about recycling

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Teen wows science fair with body-heat powered flashlight

Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design.




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Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.




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Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.




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2nd-grader creates 'Buddy Bench' to cure loneliness at recess

The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime.




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Boy raids piggy bank, starts petition to save NASA

Six-year-old Connor Johnson has big dreams for the future, and he needs our help to keep them alive.




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How green is your campus?

Did your favorite school make the list as one of the 10 greenest colleges in the U.S.?