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40 years later, a new look at lessons from the Challenger disasterJan 28, 2026 3:46 pm - As high school teacher Christa McAuliffe prepared to be strapped into the space shuttle Challenger, Brian Russell, an official at the company that built the craft’s solid rocket boosters, had just participated in a fateful teleconference from his Utah headquarters.Like every other engineer in the conference room at Morton Thiokol on that day four decades ago, the 31-year-old Russell opposed launching because the bitterly cold temperature at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center threatened the O-rings that sealed the rocket boosters.
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The best ways to cook Brussels sproutsJan 28, 2026 5:16 am - Earthy and slightly bitter, Brussels sprouts resemble miniature cabbages. If your first thought at the mention of the vegetable is, “Eww, gross!” I imagine it’s only because the last time you tried them was decades ago and/or they were cooked into oblivion. Now Brussels sprouts are everywhere, including restaurant menus, dinner tables and even the snack aisle.
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Families of men killed in boat strikes sue Trump administrationJan 27, 2026 3:53 pm - The families of two Trinidadian men killed in October during a U.S. strike on boats off the coast of Venezuela filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday.
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Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthierJan 27, 2026 1:42 pm - Science has your back when it comes to habits that will encourage better health and longevity. See what this doctor recommends for some simple steps to better health.
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5 surprising ways to lower your colorectal cancer riskJan 27, 2026 12:34 pm - I get nervous seeing the headlines about the rise in colorectal cancer cases. What can I do right now to lower my risk?
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This beef stew with vegetables is a hearty, healthy riff on a classicJan 27, 2026 5:26 am - Every spoonful of this hearty stew boasts tender beef, sweet butternut squash and hearty chickpeas. It’s a great dish to cook over the weekend — or whenever you have a chunk of time — and only gets more flavorful the longer it sits.
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Add cabbage to your pasta sauce. You’ll thank me later.Jan 27, 2026 5:25 am - Cabbage adds bulk and nutrition to this pasta with Italian sausage and crushed tomatoes. Use store-bought, pre-shredded cabbage to save on prep time. It’s a full meal on its own, but you could also serve it with a side salad and garlic bread to feed more people.
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Tortilla soup gets a green, refreshing boost from salsa verdeJan 27, 2026 5:08 am - This green variation on tortilla soup uses store-bought salsa verde for fresh flavor and verdant color. Beans and chicken provide texture and heft, but it’s the addition of fried tortillas that thickens the broth — and gives this soup its name. More fried tortilla strips on top, plus crema, cotija cheese, cilantro leaves and onion complement and enliven each spoonful.
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Why you should put down your phone and daydream insteadJan 26, 2026 3:57 pm - Giving yourself time to daydream seems to be good for your well-being, for problem-solving and maybe even for your relationships. Studies suggest that if you resist the urge to constantly scroll on your phone, and let your mind wander instead, there could be some serious benefits.
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This fun hobby may reduce your dementia risk by 76%Jan 26, 2026 2:57 pm - One especially fun way to reduce your risk of dementia might surprise you: dancing. Dancing combines some of the best elements known to be associated with longevity: exercise, creativity, balance and social connection.