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Millennials are now museum-worthy—and TikTok has feelings

The ‘museum of the millennial’ is sparking joy—and existential dread—across TikTok.

Millennial culture has officially made it to the history books. 

How white-tailed deer came back from the brink of extinction

The story of white-tailed deer underscores an important fact: Humans are not inherently damaging to the environment.

Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago. While they currently number somewhere in the range of 30 million to 35 million, at the turn of the 20th century, there were as few as 300,000 whitetails across the entire continent: just 1% of the current population.

What DEI actually does for the economy

While DEI generates returns for many businesses and institutions, it does come with costs.

Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity, and inclusion—commonly referred to as DEI.

How do I make up for lack of experience on my résumé?

You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. The good news is, it’s not as impossible as it sounds.

You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. The good news is, it’s not as impossible as it sounds.

How microwave tech can help reclaim critical materials from e-waste

The microwaves rapidly heat the carbon in the e-waste—causing the carbon to react with the tiny specks of critical materials.

When the computer or phone you’re using right now blinks its last blink and you drop it off for recycling, do you know what happens?

Feeling down? TikTok says: Make a fan edit of yourself

A new confidence-boosting trend has users turning themselves into their own favorite celebrities—with dramatic music, glowing filters, and fan-cam energy.

Feeling bad about your appearance? Try making a fan edit of yourself. 

Sellers or buyers housing market? Zillow’s analysis for 250 metros

This interactive housing market map shows where sellers—and buyers—have the most power right now, according to Zillow.

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This guy has a quick fix for the crisis on Brooklyn’s busiest highway—and few are paying attention

Without immediate attention, the triple cantilever on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway may be unusable by 2026.

New York City’s Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is falling apart. Built between 1946 and 1964, the urban highway runs 12.1 miles through the heart of the two boroughs to connect on either end with the interstate highway system—a relic of midcentury car-oriented infrastructure, and a prime example of the dwindling lifespan of roads built during that time. 

How NPR’s Tiny Desk became the biggest stage in music

NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts are minting global pop stars quicker than ever. Just ask Argentina’s Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.

Until last October, Argentinian musical duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso were more or less a regional act. Known for their experimental blend of Latin trap, pop, and rap, the pair had a fanbase, but still weren’t cracking more than 3,000 daily streams across services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Within a week, they shot up 4,700%—hitting 222,000 daily streams—according to exclusive data firm Luminate, which powers the Billboard charts. Suddenly Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso were global pop stars. 

How to watch the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 live online or on a TV, including free options

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will face off today in Munich. Here’s how cord-cutting soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the action.

The perfectly manicured grass at the pitch of Munich’s Allianz Arena is ready for action thanks in part to its use of a hybrid system of natural and synthetic materials. Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will have the perfect groundwork laid out for them as they face off in the UEFA Champions League Final today (Saturday, May 31, 2025).