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By Spencer Bokat-Lindell 

Article Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/19/opinion/covid-booster-delta-end.html

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With college athletes now allowed to profit from their name, image and likeness, high school athletes are also looking to cash in. By Jeré Longman and Alanis Thames

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/sports/ncaa-high-school-sports-endorsements.html

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Research shows we can actually use stress to improve our health and well-being.
By Kari Leibowitz and Alia Crum 

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/well/mind/coronavirus-stress-management-anxiety-psychology.html

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Exercise can protect you from disease, slim your waistline and extend your lifespan. But doing it regularly is easier said than done. Work, stress, relationships and a lack of time can all stand in the way, which is why the vast majority of Americans don’t exercise nearly enough. But the right plan and knowledge about how to structure an exercise routine can help you make it a regular part of your life. By Anahad O'Connor

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/how-to-start-exercising?action=click&module=At%20Home&pgtype=Homepage

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With more than half of American adults fully vaccinated against Covid, employers and employees alike have turned their eyes back to the office. They’re locked in a conflict over when they’ll return and, when they do, what the return will look like. But we shouldn’t just be talking about the parameters of how we get work done in a postpandemic world. We should be pushing to do less of it. By Bryce Covert

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/opinion/covid-return-to-office.html

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It’s not just a negative state to be vanquished. There’s magic in it too. By Olivia Laing

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/opinion/coronavirus-loneliness.html

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The price for Ubers, scooters and Airbnb rentals is going up as tech companies aim for profitability. By Kevin Roose

Article Link:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/technology/farewell-millennial-lifestyle-subsidy.html

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How are you different than you were before covid and now at what looks like the end of covid.

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/opinion/work-jobs-employment.html?smid=url-share

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President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached an infrastructure deal. We look at what’s next. By Ian Prasad Philbrick

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/25/briefing/infrastructure-bipartisan-agreement-president-biden.html?smid=url-share

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The Internet constantly confronts us with evidence of our past. Are we losing the chance to remake ourselves? By Nausicaa Renner

Article Link - https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/how-social-media-shapes-our-identity

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By Kara Swisher 

Article Link- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/04/opinion/zuckerberg-trump-facebook-jan-6.html?smid=url-share

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Alone time is a precious commodity for couples and families after more than a year of sheltering in place. Offer it to a loved one, and to yourself. By Jancee Dunn

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/19/well/family/alone-time.html

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Millennials have faced the worst economic odds, and many will never recover. By Andrew Van Dam

Article Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/27/millennial-recession-covid/

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Don’t try to change someone else’s mind. Instead, help them find their own motivation to change. By Adam Grant

Article Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/31/opinion/change-someones-mind.html

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Burned out and flush with savings, some workers are quitting stable jobs in search of postpandemic adventure.  By Kevin Roose

Article Link - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/technology/welcome-to-the-yolo-economy.html?referrer=masthead

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What might happen if Biden's family plan becomes law. By Paul Krugman

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/opinion/child-care-biden.html

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In “Hooked,” Michael Moss explores how no addictive drug can fire up the reward circuitry in our brains as rapidly as our favorite foods.  By Anahad O’Connor

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Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/25/well/eat/hooked-junk-food.html

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Our personalities are not set in stone. They are more like sand dunes. By Olga Khazan

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Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/opinion/covid-personality-change.html?referrer=masthead

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If you want to stay in love, you must sign a contract stating so. By Mandy Len Catron

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/23/style/modern-love-to-stay-in-love-sign-on-the-dotted-line-36-questions.html

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Distancing and isolation shaped who we are. By David Brooks

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/01/opinion/covid-lockdown.html?referrer=masthead

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ARE marriages today better or worse than they used to be? By Eli Finkel

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/15/opinion/sunday/the-all-or-nothing-marriage.html?referrer=masthead

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The book-club business is booming online, led by actresses and, increasingly, fashion models. By Kate Dwyer

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/09/style/kaia-gerber-book-club-kendall-jenner-emily-ratajkowski-belletrist.html?action=click&module=At%20Home&pgtype=Homepage

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G.D.P., jobs and other indicators have all risen faster under Democrats for nearly the past century. Why? By David Leonhardt

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/opinion/sunday/democrats-economy.html

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Tips before moving in with your partner. By Anna Goldfarb

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/28/realestate/what-i-wish-id-known-before-moving-in-together.html?referringSource=articleShare

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The pandemic is terrible. It can also be tedious. And that tedium is shaping what people buy and how productive they are. By Sydney Ember

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Trump’s Republicans, Brought to Their Knees They stand for nothing. The Senate trial proved that.  By Frank Bruni

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/opinion/sunday/trump-republican-impeachment.html?referrer=masthead

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Despair in the winter months can point to a serious condition. Experts recommend light boxes, earlier wake-up times and therapy. By Ashley Abramson

Article Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/05/well/mind/seasonal-depression-covid.html

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Tips for spending less from the NYT Article "Spend Less, and Smarter, in 2021" By Taylor Tepper

Last year we were just trying to roll with the punches. Hopefully now we can apply some of those survival skills to our finances.

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The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly disrupted some social circles. Here’s what experts and new pals have to say about making, and maintaining, pandemic friends. By Katherine Cusumano

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Starting a new habit is hard. To make it easier, try recycling an old one instead, building on lessons you learned from pandemic living. By Tara Parker-Pope

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2020 was a rough one. Here’s how to make goals for 2021 that feel both satisfying and doable. By Christina Caron

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  1. Stay consistent with bedtime
  2. Don't hit the snooze
  3. Bring in natural light
  4. Try morning exercise
  5. Prepare for your day the night before

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Leave Your Loneliness Behind - Expers say that feeling lonely is more than just an incoinveience, it's actually on par with physical hunger. Here's how to satisfy it.

By Emily Sohn

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/well/pandemic-loneliness-isolation-coronavirus.html

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The critical tweets echoed the president’s attacks on Jeff Sessions, his first attorney general.
By Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/12/us/politics/trump-barr-biden-investigation.html

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Joe Biden promised to be a president for all Americans. Here’s a way to start.
By NYT Editorial Board

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The nation, and the Democratic Party, desperately needs a replacement for the tired story that tax cuts drive economic growth.

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He bridged the worlds of streetwear and high fashion. Can he conquer an art museum next? By Dan Hyman

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If you are not sleeping well these days, you’re not alone. - By Catherine Zuckerman

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Athletes who have endured the most grueling tests have a lot to tell us about how to thrive in the pandemic. By Talya Minsberg

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Singles are putting their political affiliations front and center as they search for partners who share their views, or at least accept them. By Valeriya Safronova

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The Party of Lincoln had a good run. Then came Mr. Trump. By The NYT Editorial Board

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Donald Trump’s re-election campaign poses the greatest threat to American democracy since World War II. By the NYT Editorial Board

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Mental health experts offer advice on how to handle the return to indoor life the cooler weather will bring. By Jeff Wilser

Article Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/well/family/fall-covid-mental-health.html?searchResultPosition=1

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Should You Break Up? If you’re reading this, you probably already know the answer. 
By Amelia Nierenberg

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The average person’s mind wanders nearly half the time. Here’s how to pull it back to attention. by Caren Osten Gerszberg

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/26/at-home/how-to-get-focused.html

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Some women who have let their husbands deal with fiscal matters now recognize that they can no longer bury their heads in the sand. By Abby Ellin

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/fashion/weddings/how-covid-has-altered-the-conversation-about-money.html

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If you’re overwhelmed from telecommuting for months, here are ways to step away from your devices and, just maybe, get to inbox zero. by Sara Aridi

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Your days don’t need to look the same every single day, but recognizing and honoring a schedule brings plenty of mental and physical benefits. By Alexandra E. Petri

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Younger people were hit particularly hard by the economic crisis. Whether or not you were greatly affected, here are ways to manage your finances during the pandemic. By Sara Aridi

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Luckily, the office will never be the same. By Claire Cain Miller

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Nothing like a pandemic to show people we don’t have it all together. By Siraad Dirshe

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/style/vulnerability-is-hard.html

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Being single in your 30s can feel like waiting to enter a popular club, only to get in and think: What’s the big deal? by Katerina Tsasis

Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/07/style/modern-love-when-marriage-is-just-another-overhyped-nightclub.html

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Students at Minerva spend four years entirely online. Is this the future of higher education? If you have any feedback - Ricky@thefutur.com

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