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Adults need to relax and do nothing together, just like kids do. By Jancee Dunn For the past few weeks, I’ve been running an experiment: inviting friends to simply hang out and do nothing, or close to ...

It's a universal human desire to feel included, to be part of the group, and to share laughter and experiences with others. Yet, for some, the invitations seem to dry up, leaving them feeling isolated ...

SEATTLE — If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you're going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. A ...