The term "parasocial" dates back to 1956, when University of Chicago sociologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl "observed television viewers engaged in 'para-social' relationships with on-screen ...

Netflix is dropping October 2025’s hottest new releases, packed with thrilling dramas, gripping documentaries, and intense character-driven stories. From suspenseful plots to unforgettable ...

Mr. Edsall contributes a weekly column from Washington, D.C., on politics, demographics and inequality. As President Trump continues his march through America’s democratic institutions, trampling ...

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As far as taking care of my body goes, I'm not exactly low maintenance. I regularly lift weights and try to get in pilates when I can, and I aim to eat a balanced diet. But in spite of this, I still ...

Noted puppy executioner Kristi Noem, the current head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is a walking, babbling example of why putting ignorant and unqualified people in charge of the ...

The Trump administration has announced it will resume collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans starting in early May. Defaulted student loans have not been collected since March 2020 when ...

Widely revered as the best fast food joint in America, In-N-Out Burger is an iconic institution. But how much do you really know about the place? Here are a few facts about the real burger king you ...

When Mark Zuckerberg stepped onto the stage at San Francisco's Chase Center in September, he wasn't just making a rare public appearance; he was sending a message. Clad in a self-designed T-shirt ...

Long-term care insurance is a financial planning tool that can help you pay for services like nursing homes, home health aides and more when you need them. And, if you purchase coverage, and need ...

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