When Positivity Turns Toxic
“Good vibes only” has become a rallying cry. But how much positivity is too much?
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Why Olympians Are Struggling to Get Sponsorships
You can be the fastest in the world, but when you’re competing against influencers for corporate cash, athletic performance isn’t all that matters
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Instagram’s Parent Trap
Influencers modelling an idyllic image of motherhood are highly clickable—but pictures never tell the whole story
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My Quest to Make My Dog Internet Famous
I loved Belle, my one-eyed puppy. But could I convince everybody else that she was a star?
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How Much Is the Life of an Essential Worker Worth?
The pandemic turned retail and food workers into heroes, but most face risks that they never signed up for
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Adding Colour to the Romance Genre
When historical romance novels focus solely on white leads, it sends a message about whom the industry thinks is deserving of love
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Last Publisher Left Standing: Why Books Are Facing a Bleak Future
Winner-take-all mergers spell bad news for authors and readers alike
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Blah Blah Blah: The Lack of Small Talk Is Breaking Our Brains
Chit-chat is often dismissed as mindless and boring. But its absence over the past year is affecting you more than you think
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The House That Mum Built
Touring the homes of Frank Lloyd Wright helped me see what my architect mother had always wanted in life
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The Rise and Fall of a Double Agent
Cameron Ortis was an RCMP officer privy to the inner workings of Canada’s national security—and in a prime position to exploit them
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