Purpose

Weddings are steeped in tradition, but where did those traditions come from? And how do those customs differ in other cultures? In our new column, “Traditions,” we aim to explore the origins…

He stood 5 feet 7 inches tall and had an unforgettably French Canadian name — Pierre LePage — but his skill with a bat was what made a lasting impression. His hand-eye coordination beggared…

NEW DELHI: Allegations of sexual harassment against outgoing WFI chief Brij BhushanSharan Singh were "serious" but no purpose will be served by taking him in custody at this stage, a Delhi…

Encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful -- rather than just happy -- could improve their academic results as well as their mental health, according to new research which…

A new study co-authored by Patrick Hill, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences, offers an important message for our times: A sense of purpose in life -- whether it's a…

You’ve probably never heard of Katarina Blom, Ella Engström or Johan Svenson, but they’re here to help America get serious about cleaning up before moving on. As the hosts of Peacock’s new…

This is Out Here, an insider’s look at the everyday beauty of exteriors — architecture, façades, urban design, blueprints for a brand new world.The strip mall, as Myriam Gurba writes in “A…

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Calm body, calm mind, say the practitioners of mindfulness. A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that the idea that the body and mind…

Gary Beban is the only Heisman Trophy winner in UCLA history. Troy Aikman is the school’s only quarterback to win three Super Bowls. Cade McNown is the only one to go 4-0 against USC.Who…