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The U.S. can clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout round. But it knows not to underestimate Australia.

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How does a team follow up its best performance in the World Cup in nearly a century? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. For the U.S., preparing for its second group-stage game Friday against Australia has meant remembering when times were not so good. It was … Read more

Small talk is good for us. Many underestimate how much we’ll enjoy it, study finds.

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If you’re avoiding small talk or casual chats because you think they’ll be boring, you may be missing out on meaningful connections, new research finds. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. People consistently underestimate how interesting and enjoyable these conversations will be, said Elizabeth Trinh, the … Read more