Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made. “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency,” published by Aperture in 1986, follows ...

Small talk can be awkward and boring. It’s also a requisite skill to learn to participate as a socially adept person in society—as well as the workplace. But mustering “So, where are you going for ...

The United States has been going through some difficult times of late, even when it comes to humor. Like many greybeards, I remember simpler days when the bulk of our laughter was exchanged between ...

Do you have that one friend who says the most absurd dark joke at the dinner table and leaves everyone stunned? If not, sorry to break it to you, but you might be that person. Some people just love ...

The Humor and Harmony festival is set to return to Shreveport in Spring 2026, according to an interview with Mayor Tom Arceneaux. The festival, which debuted in August 2024, features comedy, music, a ...

Nestlé has identified its new infant formula as a “key contributor to growth” for 2025. Sold under Nestlé’s NAN brand, Sinergity is the only infant formula in the world containing six human milk ...

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new study that found when researchers use humor in their communication -- particularly online -- ...

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez made an appearance at the prestigious Laureus Awards ceremony held in Madrid on Monday evening. The event saw Real Madrid honoured with the award for the Best ...

This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...

Small talk often gets a bad rap. It can feel awkward, superficial and pointless at times — if you're doing it wrong. But it's one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to build relationships, ...