Can't stop laughing at the wrong time? Research shows your go-to strategy doesn't work, especially when others are laughing.

Tiny people giggle at everything from tickling to peek-a-boo to silly faces. But do they really have a sense of humor?

The subtle phrases we drop in everyday conversations—from casual self-insults to unnecessary apologies—are secretly ...

The annual CPI inflation rate fell to 2.7% in November from 3.0% in September, more than economists expected. Disruptions due to the government shutdown mean Thursday’s data was distorted, though ...

One of my favorite jokes requires a little setup. It’s from the first “Naked Gun” movie, from 1988, starring Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling Los Angeles police detective Frank Drebin and Priscilla ...

International migration is a recurrent phenomenon that has grown rapidly over the past two decades. This paper examines the role of agricultural distortions in shaping emigration patterns and ...

When politicians resort to insult and name calling, it is a sign that they have nothing convincing to say. No data, no logic and no insights to support their position. It is a desperate ploy to win by ...

(Boston)—Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to occur in neurodegenerative disorders is an accumulation ...

The Humor and Harmony festival is set to return to Shreveport in Spring 2026, according to an interview with Mayor Tom Arceneaux. The festival, which debuted in August 2024, features comedy, music, a ...

I feel sorry for Donald Trump for several reasons, but the only one I’ll mention here is his frustration at failing to be a stand-up comedian. He tries. He really does. He’s not afraid to speak before ...