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CDC Declares ‘Reset,’ Fauci Announces Step Down, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
Unique Christmas Celebrations From Around the World
Ways to make new memories and build connections across families and cultures
Five Recent Films with Humanizing Scripts for our Times
Movies that offer a glimpse into different cultures' human stories.
Replan These Streets: Sarah Everard and What It Means to Walk Alone
We left out the role of the city itself.
What a Month with Emily Post Taught Me About Etiquette
Learning from the classic volume on politeness
Dating Unscripted: The Challenge and the Beauty of Dating Across Cultures
What I learned from my relationship
Why We’re So Attracted to the Style of The Queen’s Gambit
Learning about ourselves from Beth Harmon
The Girl Inside Documentary: The Power of a Woman’s Story
Learning from a documentary on incarcerated women’s perspectives
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What an Indie Video Game Taught Me About Life and Relationships
Life lessons from "Stardew Valley"
A Social Reckoning: ‘The Social Dilemma’ and the Cost of Infinite Connection
A new documentary explores social media and its implications
Lessons from Literary Heroines: Fanny Price
Learning from a generally disliked Austen heroine
Saying “Goodbye” In a Culture That Says “See You Later”
Embracing the limits of social interaction and our changing lives
In an Abrasive World, Could Gentleness Be the Act of Strength That's Needed?
The true definition of gentleness is more nuanced than we may think
A Guide to Reorienting Your Time on Instagram
Stepping back while putting your best foot forward
Rediscovering Neighborliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
There was a lot of loss during quarantine, but there was a lot that was gained, too
Five Inspiring Black Women Who Played a Role in the Civil Rights Movement
A historical look at five brave women
What Netflix’s “Too Hot to Handle” Can Teach Us About Sex and Intimacy
An unexpected lesson on the link between physical affection and emotional connection