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The PGA Tour shared several rules changes with its players on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about why the rules have been modified.

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That’s about the only thing we can say with any confidence about the economy in 2026, and it’s not very helpful. But there are ways to turn a difficult, awkward, troubling outlook to our advantage, ...

In a friend group, there's always that one person who loves to state the obvious, but sometimes it's helpful. These types of people use their common sense when trying to solve a problem or plan ...

All too often, adults discover that children are smarter than we give them credit for—quickly mastering how to walk, talk, and ride a bike. But what about when it comes to remembering to look both ...

“Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know,” the 18th-century British writer Lord Chesterfield advised his son. But common sense doesn’t stay that way. While it appears ...

This story originally published on Oct. 22, 2025. The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the ...

For this week’s Fault Lines column, Jon Allsop is filling in for Jay Caspian Kang. Joe Manchin is as plainspoken as the day is long. He is a serious guy who does not like to waste time playing games.