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Headline: 30 bad reasons to stay together

Article Text: Breaking up is never fun. But sometimes, you have to face reality—you no longer have
anything in common and there’s no point in staying together. Whether out of fear, laziness, or nostalgia,
people stay together for many bad reasons. Here are 30 of the worst excuses for not breaking up.

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lifestyle
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dating and relationships

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lifestyle
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weddings

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sports
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sports
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martial arts

Definitions and Mapping

TOPIC DEFINITION
Each topic is alphabetized below.

Autos A road vehicle used for transportation, typically with four wheels, powered by an
internal combustion engine or electric motor and able to carry a small number of
people.
Business All matters concerning the planning, production and exchange of wealth.
Entertainment All forms of arts, entertainment, cultural heritage and media.
Gaming Any amusement or recreation using a stand-alone video game, desktop
computer or the Internet with one or more players.
Health All aspects of physical and mental well-being.
Lifestyle Activities undertaken for pleasure, relaxation or recreation outside paid
employment.
News (General Information about top current events that is not covered by one of the other
News)  topics in this list.
Politics Local, regional, national and international exercise of power, or struggle for
power, and the relationships between governing bodies and states.
Science All aspects pertaining to human understanding of, as well as methodical study
and research of, natural, formal and social sciences.
Special Reports Breaking news or a special event of interest or of global importance to broadcast
to all audiences.
Sports Competitive activity or skill that involves physical and/or mental effort and
organizations and bodies involved in these activities.
Technology Machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific
knowledge, including intangible tools such as software.
Travel Spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation or pleasure.
Weather The study, prediction and reporting of meteorological phenomena.

SUBTOPIC DEFINITIONS AND MAPPING

Each subtopic is alphabetized, with associated main topic, in the chart below.

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Academy Awards Entertainment Also known as the Oscars, an annual awards show for
cinema presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences, with winners in various artistic and technical
categories receiving golden statuettes.
Action Games Gaming A video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges,
including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time.
Action-Adventure Gaming A video game genre that combines core elements from both
Games the action game and adventure game genres.
Adventure Games Gaming A video game genre in which the player assumes the role of
a protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration
and/or puzzle-solving.
Adventure Travel Travel A type of niche tourism, involving exploration or travel with a
certain degree of risk (real or perceived), and which may
require special skills and physical exertion.
Aerospace Technology The study, design, development and construction of aircraft,
Engineering spacecraft and missile systems.
Africa Travel Referring to the world's second-largest and second-most
populous continent after Asia.
Aging Well Health Strategies for people 65 and older to avoid chronic disease,
stay physically and socially active, and feel connected to the
community and loved ones.
Agricultural Technology The study and development of techniques and machinery to
Engineering improve agricultural management and productivity.
Air Quality Weather The degree to which the ambient air is pollution-free,
assessed by measuring a number of indicators of pollution.
Air Travel Travel A form of travel in vehicles such as airplanes, jet aircraft,
helicopters, hot air balloons, blimps, gliders, hang gliders,
parachutes, or anything else that can sustain flight.
Animals Lifestyle Human interest and cultural stories related to animals
(except pets). See also Pets.
Anime Entertainment A style of animation originating in Japan that is
characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant
characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or
futuristic themes.
Anxiety and Stress Health A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry,
anxiousness or fear that are strong enough to interfere with
one's daily activities.
Apex Legends Gaming A free-to-play battle royale-hero shooter game developed by
Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
Architecture Lifestyle The design of buildings, monuments and the spaces around
them.
Architecture Trips Travel Travel to see historical monuments and architecture.
Arts & Culture Lifestyle All forms of arts and cultural heritage.
Arts and Culture Travel Travel for essentially cultural motivations such as study
Trips tours, performing arts and cultural tours, travel to festivals
 and other cultural events, visits to sites and monuments,
travel to study nature, folklore or art, and pilgrimages.
Asia Travel The world's largest and most diverse continent, consisting of
48 countries.
Asthma Health A chronic lung disorder that is marked by recurring episodes
of airway obstruction (as from bronchospasm) manifested by
labored breathing accompanied especially by wheezing and
coughing and by a sense of constriction in the chest, and
that is triggered by hyperreactivity to various stimuli (such as
allergens or rapid change in air temperature).
Astronomy Weather The study of celestial objects through direct observation and
theoretical models.
Attractions Travel A place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent
or an exhibited natural or cultural value.
Autism Health A variable developmental disorder that appears by age three
and is characterized especially by difficulties in forming and
maintaining social relationships, by impairment of the ability
to communicate verbally or nonverbally, and by repetitive
behavior patterns and restricted interests and activities.
Auto Industry Autos Comprises a wide range of companies and organizations
involved in the design, development, manufacturing,
marketing, and selling of motor vehicles.
Auto Shows Autos A public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts,
concept cars, or out-of-production classics attended by
automotive industry representatives, dealers, auto
journalists and car enthusiasts.
Awards Season Entertainment An annual time period between November and February
every year, in the United States, where a majority of
significant film award events take place.
Babies Entertainment In the entertainment genre, it's the offspring of celebrities or
notable figures. See also ‘Family Health’.
Baseball Sports A game between two teams of nine played on an enclosed
ground. The team which scores the most points wins. A point
is scored when a player runs around the ground marked out
by four bases. To do this he has to hit the ball thrown at him
by a rival player.
Basketball Sports Game played between two teams of five - points are scored
by placing the large inflated ball into a net fixed on a ring
3.05m above the ground.
Beach Trips Travel Refers to a getaway primarily spent at the beach.
Beauty Sports Interest in tips centering on improving one's appearance or
the use of beauty products.
Beauty Products Lifestyle Compilation of chemicals and other substances for use in
enhancing one's looks or smell.
Betting Sports To stake on the outcome of an competition or the
performance of a contestant.
Beverages Lifestyle Liquid non-alcoholic consumables.
Biomedical Science The application of biology-based science to medical fields
Sciences such as research, health monitoring or medical treatment.
Black Friday Business The Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day that is
Marketing considered by US retailers to mark the beginning of the
holiday shopping season.
Black Friday Lifestyle Interest in shopping the day after Thanksgiving, regarded as
Shopping the first day of the traditional Christmas shopping season, on
which retailers offer special reduced prices.
Blood Pressure Health Pressure that is exerted by the blood upon the walls of the
blood vessels and especially arteries and that varies with the
muscular efficiency of the heart, the blood volume and
viscosity, the age and health of the individual, and the state
of the vascular wall.
Bollywood Entertainment The motion-picture industry in India.
Books Entertainment A long written or printed literary composition.
Boxing Sports Combat sport in which two men/women fight using only
their fists covered by padded gloves in a square ring
measuring 6m a side. The fight is usually split into 12 rounds
of three minutes each.
Bucket List Travel A list of activities to do or places to visit before dying.
Budget Travel Travel Travel that is cost-conscious and price-aware.
Business Trips Travel Travel undertaken for work or business purposes, as opposed
to other types of travel, such as for leisure purposes or
regularly commuting between one's home and workplace.
Call of Duty: Gaming A free-to-play battle royale video game released on March
Warzone 10, 2020, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft
Windows.
Campaign Finance Politics The money that makes campaigns for public office possible.
Cancer Health A serious and often fatal disease caused when normal cells
mutate into tumors.
Car Buying Autos The act of purchasing an automobile for lease or ownership.
Car Enthusiast Autos Also known as a 'motorhead', someone who has a
passionate interest in motor vehicles, their inner workings or
anything associated with them, including the industry.
Car Insurance Autos A contract between yourself and an insurance company in
which you agree to pay premiums in exchange for protection
against financial losses stemming from an accident or other
damage to the vehicle.
Car Ownership Autos The act of possessing and maintaining an automobile.
Car Rentals Travel Automobiles that are rented for short periods of time to the
public, generally ranging from a few hours to a few weeks.
Car Reviews Autos A critical evaluation of an automobile.
Car Tech Autos The mechanics and technology in today's automobiles.
Car Tech Gadgets Autos Electronic automobile accessories.
Cardio Health Health Refers to the health of the heart and blood vessels -- also
 known as cardiovascular health.
Careers Business A profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as
a permanent calling.
Casual Games Gaming A video game targeted at a mass market audience.
Cats Lifestyle A domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. See also
Dogs and Pets.
Causes Lifestyle A principle, aim, or movement that, because of a deep
commitment, one is prepared to defend or advocate.
Celebrations Lifestyle Social gatherings to mark a joyous event.
Celebrities Entertainment Content focused on the personal life and behavior of famous
people.
Celebrity Fashion Lifestyle Interest in clothing, footwear or accessories worn by
celebrities or notable names.
Cell and Mobile Technology Relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a
geographical area (such as a city) is divided into small
sections each served by a transmitter of limited range.
Chemical Industry Business Comprises the companies that produce industrial chemicals.
Chicago Auto Show Autos A auto show held annually in February at Chicago's
McCormick Place convention center.
Christmas Food Lifestyle Recipes and menus specifically tied to Christmas.
Christmas Style Lifestyle Clothing and accessories specifically tied to Christmas.
Chronic Pain Health A long standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery
period or longer than three to six months, or occurs along
with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis.
Civil Engineering Technology The study, design, development and construction of
structures such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, irrigation and
sewage systems, streets or railroads.
Classic Cars Autos A subset of the broader "Collector Car" category, it is an
older car, typically 25 years or older, suitable for restoration.
Cleaning and Lifestyle The action of making something clean or arranged in a
Organizing structured order, especially the inside of a house.
Cocktails Lifestyle Interest in the consumption, production and collection of
alcoholic beverages.
Cold and Flu Health The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat;
the flu or influenza refers to any of several virus diseases
marked especially by respiratory or intestinal symptoms and
cand be deadly, especially in high-risk groups.
College Basketball Sports Basketball played between teams from colleges or
universities in the United States.
College Football Sports American football played between teams from colleges or
universities in the United States.
Comedy Entertainment A work written in a comic style or treating a comic theme.
Comics Entertainment A group of cartoons in narrative sequence often using humor
or satire.
Compact Cars Autos A vehicle size class — predominantly used in North America
— that sits between subcompact cars and mid-size cars.
Computing Technology Anything to do with computing and/or transmission of
information from one point to another.
Conditions Health A physical or mental illness, injury, impairment, or condition.
Conflict and War News-Other Acts of socially or politically motivated protest or violence,
military activities, geopolitical conflicts, as well as resolution
efforts.
Congress Politics The supreme legislative body of the United States; the
legislative branch of the US government.
Construction Business A branch of commercial enterprise concerned with the
Industry construction of buildings, bridges, infrastructure, industrial
facilities and associated activities through to the end of their
life.
Cooking Lifestyle Interest in preparing meals or baked goods.
Cooking Lessons Lifestyle Instruction in preparing meals.
Coronavirus Health A family of viruses, some of which cause disease in people
and animals, named for the crownlike spikes on their
surfaces. It can cause the common cold or more severe
diseases such as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)
and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), and COVID-
19 (coronavirus disease 2019) that led to a global pandemic.
Counter Strike: Gaming A 2012 multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve
Global Offensive and Hidden Path Entertainment.
Courts News-Other Places where legal cases are heard and decided.
Credit Advice Business Recommendations for obtaining, maintaining or fixing a
credit score or line of credit for purchases.
Cricket Sports Ball sport involving two teams of 11 players, balls, bats and
wickets. The aim is to score as many runs as possible, and to
get the opposing team 'out'. A 'run' involves a player running
between two wickets. The opposing team try to get their
rivals 'out'.
Crime News-Other Violations of laws by individuals, companies or
organizations.
Cruises Travel A tour or vacation by cruise ship.
Cryptocurrency Business An internet-based medium of exchange using cryptography
to conduct financial transactions.
Culture Lifestyle Interest In cultural heritage.
Curling Sports A game played on ice with large flat round stones. A player
throws the stone, aiming at a target. Teammates of the
player who has thrown the stone can sweep the ice in front
of the stone to help smooth its path towards the target.
Cycling Sports A race over a given distance on bicycles.
Darts Sports The sport in which small darts are thrown at a dartboard, a
circular target divided into numbered sections.
Decor Lifestyle Furniture, wallpaper, paints and fabrics for interior
decoration.
Depression Health A mental health disorder characterized by persistently
depressed mood and loss of interest in activities, causing
significant impairment in daily life.
Design Lifestyle An artistic discipline which focuses on visual communication
and presentation, the final product of which can range from
jewelry to interior design.
Desserts Lifestyle A usually sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream)
usually served at the end of a meal, or a fresh fruit served
after a sweet course.
Detroit Auto Show Autos Also known as the North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS), it is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan.
Diabetes Health A metabolic disorder in which the body has high sugar levels
over a prolonged period of time.
Diet Health Ways of eating to benefit health or treat a condition, such as
plant-based, low-salt, high-fiber or gluten-free.
Digital Life Lifestyle An integration of the digital (information & services) and
physical world (physical objects/environment).
Digital World Technology A network of devices using microchips, electronic sensors
and communication by the Internet.
Disasters News-Other A sudden, unplanned event that causes great damage or loss
of life, such as an accident.
Disney Travel A business segment of The Walt Disney Company focusing
on its amusement parks and resorts in addition to its cruise
lines.
DIY Lifestyle Short for 'Do It Yourself', the activity of decorating, building,
and making repairs at home by oneself rather than
employing a professional.
Dogs Lifestyle A domesticated descendant of the wolf. See also Pets.
DOTA 2 Gaming A 2013 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game
sequel to Defense of the Ancients (DotA); developed and
published by Valve.
Drugs and Health Nutrients taken in addition to food to bolster health.
Supplements
Drugs in Sports Sports Using drugs to enable competitiveness in sports.
Eating Disorders Health Anorexia, bulimia, overeating and similar illnesses.
Eating Out Lifestyle To eat away from home, especially at a restaurant.
Education News-Other All aspects of furthering knowledge, formally or informally.
Education Industry Business Comprises establishments that provide instruction and
training in a wide variety of subjects.
Election System Politics Voting systems.
Elections Politics The selection of representatives by the casting of votes.
Electric Cars Autos An automobile that is propelled by one or more electric
motors, using only energy stored in batteries.
Electric Technology The study, design, development and application of systems
Engineering built on the exchange of electrical charges, such as consumer
 devices, communications systems or industrial computers.
Electronic Industry Business The economic sector that produces electronic devices.
Emmys Entertainment Also known as the Emmy Awards, an annual awards show
for artistic and technical merit for the American and
international television industry.
Energy Industry Business The exploration, extraction, refining, transporting and
marketing of petroleum products and natural gas.
Entertainment Business The business of movies, film, TV, music and radio.
Industry
Entrepreneurship Business Refers to an individual who starts and runs a business with
limited resources and planning, and is responsible for all the
risks and rewards of their business venture.
Environment Weather All aspects of protection, damage, and condition of the
ecosystem of the planet earth and its surroundings.
Esports Gaming Short for "Electronic Sports", it is a form of competition using
video games.
Europe Travel The world's second-small continent, politically divided into
about fifty sovereign states.
Events Entertainment A performance, recreation, amusement, diversion, spectacle,
show or similar event including, but not limited to, a
theatrical or musical performance, concert, film or television
event.
Events Travel A gathering of individuals engaged in a common social or
recreational interest.
Excursions Travel A usually brief pleasure trip.
Fact Checks News-Other A process that seeks to verify factual accuracy of
information, in order to promote the veracity and
correctness of reporting.
Family Lifestyle A group of people related genetically or by a legal bond, or
who consider themselves part of a familial unit regardless of
genetic or legal status. See Also Family Health.
Family Health Health Comprehensive health care for the individual and family
across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body.
Family Trips Travel Travel focused on families with children.
Fantasy Sports Relating to, or being a game in which participants create
and manage imaginary teams consisting of players from a
particular sport and scoring is based on the statistical
performances of the actual players.
Fashion Lifestyle Styles and trends in clothing, footwear, accessories,
including the design, presentation and wearing of these
styles and trends.
Fashion Week Entertainment A fashion industry event, lasting approximately one week,
where fashion designers, brands or "houses" display their
latest collections in runway fashion shows to buyers and the
media.
Festivals Entertainment Events showcasing artistic endeavors, often regularly
 occurring, such as dance, music, theater, poetry or comedy
festivals.
Festive Trips Travel Travel focused on a festival or celebration.
FIFA Sports International soccer governing body that oversees World
Cup.
FIFA World Cup Sports A soccer (football outside US) competition where individuals
or teams from the five continents may participate.
Financial Industry Business The economic sector made up of firms and institutions that
provide financial services to commercial and retail
customers.
Financial Literacy Business The possession of the set of skills and knowledge that allows
an individual to make informed and effective decisions with
all of their financial resources.
Financial Services Business The economic services provided by the finance industry,
which encompasses a broad range of businesses that
manage money, including credit unions, banks, credit-card
companies, insurance companies, accountancy companies,
consumer-finance companies, stock brokerages, investment
funds, individual asset managers, and some government-
sponsored enterprises.
Financial Tech Business Financial technology (better known as Fintech) is used to
describe products and services designed to let consumers
and businesses conduct banking and other financial services
digitally.
First Aid Health Immediate care of patients with critical medical
emergencies, either inside or outside of a hospital.
Fitness Health The quality or state of being physically fit
Flight Simulator Travel A device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and the
environment in which it flies, for pilot training, design, or
other purposes.
Food and Drink Lifestyle Interest in eating and drinking.
Food Dictionary Health Glossary containing nutritional terms covering all aspects of
food and nutrition, diet and health.
Food Industry Business The business of processing or distributing food for basic
human consumption.
Foodie Culture Lifestyle Refers to those with an avid interest in the latest food fads
as well as methods and approaches to make, eat , and serve
food.
Football Sports Also referred to American Football outside the United States
and Canada, it is a team sport played by two teams of eleven
players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end,
the object being to gain possession of a ball and advance it
in running or passing plays across the opponent's goal line or
kick it through the air between the opponent's goalposts.
Formula One Sports Single cockpit car racing where 20 or so competitors race
head to head over varied circuits around the world to win
Grand Prix points in an individual and constructors
 championship.
Fortnite Gaming An online video game developed by Epic Games and released
in 2017.
Frankfurt Auto Autos Now known as The International Mobility Show Germany or
Show simply International Mobility Show, an annual auto show
held in Hanover Germany; before 1991 it was held in
Frankfurt.
Game Guides Gaming Instruction with hints or complete solutions to specific video
games.
Game Hardware Gaming Also known as a video game console, it is any electronic
device that outputs a video signal or image to display a
video game that can be played with a game controller.
Game Reviews Gaming Critique on how a game should function and whether that
experience works as intended.
Game Streaming Gaming An activity where people broadcast themselves playing
games to a live audience online.
Games Gaming An electronic game that involves interaction with a user
interface or input device – such as a joystick, controller,
keyboard, or motion sensing device – to generate visual
feedback.
Gaming Industry Gaming Encompasses gaming companies and the development,
marketing, and monetization of video games.
gaming-trailers Gaming Trailer that are either "cinematic" to promote an upcoming
or recently released game or "in-engine" and take place
inside the game.
Gardening Lifestyle The practice of growing and cultivating plants.
Gender Equality News-Other Refers to the state of equal ease of access to resources and
opportunities regardless of gender, including economic
participation and decision-making.
Geneva Auto Show Autos An annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of
Geneva.
Golden Globes Entertainment Annual awards show for film and television presented by the
Hollywood Foreign Press Association and normally kicks off
the film industry's award season.
Golf Sports A game to hit a small hard ball with different clubs around a
course of typically 18 holes varying in distance and during a
round. The object, depending on the scoring formulae, is to
make the fewest strokes possible.
Good News News-Other Refers to storytelling that is aspirational and beneficial to
someone or something; serves to recognize and uphold
universally-recognized human values, and uplift and nourish
the human spirit.
Government Poltiics The system for ruling a country.
Government Policy Politics An overall plan or course of action set out by a government
intended to influence and guide decisions and actions
towards a desired outcome.
Grammys Entertainment Also known as the Grammy Awards, an annual awards show
 for music presented by the Recording Academy, with winners
receiving a golden trophy depicting a gilded gramophone.
Grand Theft Auto V Gaming A 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North
and published by Rockstar Games that is the seventh main
entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Hair Care Lifestyle An overall term for hygiene and cosmetology involving the
hair which grows from the human scalp, and to a lesser
extent facial, pubic and other body hair.
Halloween Lifestyle A celebration observed in a number of countries on 31
October with activities including trick-or-treating, wearing
costumes, carving pumpkins, visiting haunted attractions,
telling scary stories and watching horror films.
Handball Sports A ball game using the hands contested by two teams of
seven trying to throw the ball into the opponents goal.
Health Industry Business Goods and services to treat patients through curative,
preventive, rehabilitative and palliative care.
Healthcare Health Different approaches to medical care that vary in the
methods and substances used to treat symptoms.
Healthy Eating Health A diet that maintains or improves overall health by providing
the body with essential nutrition: fluid, macronutrients such
as protein, micronutrients such as vitamins, and adequate
fiber and food energy.
Healthy Living Health A way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or
dying early through healthy food choices, staying physically
active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Heart Disease Health Diseases and conditions affecting the heart such as heart
attacks, the narrowing of arteries, arrhythmia or
cardiomyopathy.
Hearthstone Gaming A free-to-play online digital collectible card game developed
and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
History News-Other The study of human events of the past.
HIV/AIDS Health HIV, a virus that attacks the body's immune system, and
AIDS the disease caused by HIV.
Hobbies Lifestyle A regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during
one's leisure time.
Holiday Travel Travel Travel during the Christmas through New Year's period of
late December through early January.
Holidays Lifestyle A day marked by a general suspension of work in
commemoration of an event.
Hollywood Entertainment The American motion-picture industry.
Home and Garden Lifestyle Interest in personal property and landscaping, including
décor and maintenance.
Home Ownership Lifestyle Interest in the owning of one's own home.
Honeymoon Trips Travel A vacation taken by newlyweds immediately after their
wedding to celebrate their marriage.
Horoscopes Lifestyle A diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of
 the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by
astrologers in inferring individual character and personality
traits and in foretelling events of a person's life.
Horse Racing Sports Mounted horse races.
Hotels Travel An establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term
basis.
Human Rights Politics Rights entitled to be enjoyed by all citizens universally.
Humor News-Other Something that is or is designed to be comical or amusing.
Hybrid Cars Autos A vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion
engine (ICE) system with an electric propulsion system
(hybrid vehicle drivetrain) and runs on both gasoline and
electricity.
Ice Hockey Sports Two teams of six heavily padded skaters try and outscore
each other by hitting a puck into the opponents goal.
Insurance Business A contract, represented by a policy, in which a policyholder
receives financial protection or reimbursement against
losses from an insurance company.
International Politics Political activity within and between sovereign states in the
Politics international arena.
International Business Non-violent relations between nations through negotiation,
Relations treaty, or personal meetings.
Investing Business The act of distributing resources into something to generate
income or gain profits.
Island Trips Travel Travel to a tract of land surrounded by water.
IT Industry Business The economic sector that produces software, hardware or
semiconductor equipment, and companies that provide
internet or related services.
Itineraries Travel A schedule of events relating to planned travel, generally
including destinations to be visited at specified times and
means of transportation to move between those
destinations.
Kids Lifestyle A child or young person.
LA Auto Show Autos An annual auto show held at the Los Angeles Convention
Center.
Law News-Other Refers to laws and courts as well as the criminal justice
system.
League of Legends Gaming Commonly referred to as League, is a 2009 multiplayer
online battle arena video game developed and published by
Riot Games.
LGBTQ+ News-Other Refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
and/or questioning.
Lifestyle Tips Lifestyle Advice in the way in which a person or group lives.
Little League World Sports An annual baseball tournament for children—typically boys
Series —aged 10 to 12 years old, held in the Eastern United States.
Living Lifestyle A synonym for lifestyle.
Local Crime News-Other An unlawful act punishable by a local authority.
Local Cuisine Travel Food that is produced within a short distance of where it is
consumed, often accompanied by a social structure and
supply chain different from the large-scale supermarket
system.
Local Elections Politics Choosing individuals for government at the basic level,
whether city, village or county.
Local News News-Other Coverage of events, by the news, in a local geographical
context that would not be of interest of another locality, or
otherwise be of national or international scope.
Local Politics Politics Political activity at the local level.
Lottery News-Other A drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the
winners among persons buying a chance.
Love & Dating Lifestyle The development of an intimate connection between
individuals, through various forms of activities enjoyed
together, often leading to a legal or permanent union such
as marriage.
Luxury Cars Autos A car that provides increased levels of comfort, equipment,
amenities, quality, performance, and associated status
compared to moderately priced cars.
Luxury Travel Travel Premium travel option offering personalized service and
amenities.
Manufacturing Business The economic sector in which raw materials from the
primary sector are transformed into finished goods on a
large scale.
Markets Business Reefer broadly to any marketplace where the trading of
securities occurs, including the stock market, bond market,
forex market, and derivatives market, among others.
Marriage Lifestyle The legal or socially recognized union of individuals, which
establishes rights and obligations between them.
Martial Arts Sports Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat
practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-
defense, competition, physical health and fitness,
entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual
development.
Materials Science Technology The study of the composition, structure and properties of
materials for their use in industry and manufacturing.
Math Science The study of structure, space, change and number in
abstract, often using symbolic logic and language, and
including subjects such as geometry, algebra or
trigonometry.
Mechanical Technology The study and application of the design, construction and
Engineering operation of mechanical systems.
Media Business The various means of disseminating news and information to
the public, such as print media, publishing, the news media,
photography, cinema, broadcasting, digital media, and
advertising.
Medical Tests Health Diagnostic procedures, such as stress test, blood test, CAT
scan or MRI.
Meditation Health The practice of long or deep thinking about spiritual matters.
Men’s Fashion Lifestyle Styles and trends in men's clothing, footwear, accessories,
including the design, presentation and wearing of these
styles and trends.
Mental Health Health The psychological well-being of an individual and the
diseases and disorders that affect mood, thinking and
behavior as well as actions taken to bring improvement and
awareness to these conditions.
Micro Science Technology The study of and technologies built at a microscopic scale,
such as microbiology or microcomputing.
Microsoft News Business Any news concerning Microsoft Corporation.
Midsized Cars Autos Also known as intermediate, it's a vehicle size class which
originated in the United States and is used for cars larger
than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars.
Mind-Body Health Of, involving, or resulting from the interrelationship between
Connection one's physical health and the state of one's mind.
Mind-Soul Health Of, involving, or resulting from the interrelationship between
Connection one's physical health and the state of one's spirit.
Minecraft Gaming A sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios.
MMO Gaming Also known as massively multiplayer online game (MMOG),
an online video game with a large numbers of players, often
hundreds or thousands, on the same server.
Mother’s Day Lifestyle A celebration honoring the mother of the family or
individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the
influence of mothers in society.
Motorbikes Autos A small, usually lightweight motorcycle.
Motorcycles Autos A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has
no pedals.
Motorsports Sports Any of several sports involving the racing or competitive
driving of motor vehicles.   especially cars and motorcycles.
Mountains Travel Travel to landmasses larger than a hill that can include
seasonal outdoor activities.
Movie reviews Entertainment A critical evaluation of an individual film (or compilation of
reviews) to help readers decide if they should see a particular
movie.
Movies Entertainment Content focused on motion pictures, such as full-length or
short format documentary or fictional features.
Music Entertainment Referring to content focused on musicians or the music
industry.
Music Reviews Entertainment A critical evaluation of an individual work of music or of a
musical performer, performance, or event.
Mutual Funds Business A financial vehicle that pools assets from shareholders to
invest in securities like stocks, bonds, money market
instruments, and other assets.
National Elections Politics Choosing individuals for government at a national level.
National News News-Other Coverage of events, by the news, in a nationwide context
that would be of interest on a local or regional level but not
be of international scope or interest.
National Parks Travel A natural park in use for conservation purposes, created and
protected by national governments.
Natural Disasters Weather Destructive incidents caused by nature, such as earthquakes
and floods.
Natural Science Science The sciences that deal with matter, energy and the physical
world, including physics, biology, chemistry and astronomy.
Neuroscience Science a branch (such as neurophysiology) of the life sciences that
deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or
molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and
especially with their relation to behavior and learning.
New York Auto Autos An annual auto show that is held at the Jacob Javits
Show Convention Center in Manhattan.
News Analysis News-Other Covering many or all important points of a subject.
Nightlife Travel The activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-
seekers at night.
North America Travel Refers to Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the
countries of Central America.
Nutrition Health The science or study that deals with food and nourishment,
especially in humans.
Obesity Health A condition of body weight generally considered 20 percent
above the norm for gender, age, height and bone structure.
Ocean Trips Travel Pleasure travel by cruise ship to various ports of call or short
'cruise to nowhere' roundtrips without stopping at any ports.
Offbeat News News-Other Refers to stories that are different from the ordinary or
strange and therefore are surprising and unconventional.
Olympics Sports Games organized by the International Olympic Committee
and held each 4 years in summer or winter.
Opinion News-Other Written or spoken prose which expresses a viewpoint,
judgement or statement not affiliated with the publication or
television station's editorial board. Usually, but not always,
labeled as such.
Oral Health Health The state of the health of one's teeth and gums, resulting
from oral hygiene practice or its neglect.
Oral Hygiene Health The practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by
brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum
disease.
Outdoors Lifestyle Activities engaged in the outdoors, most commonly in
natural settings.
Overwatch Gaming A 2016 team-based multiplayer first-person shooter game
developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Panorama Travel An unobstructed or complete view of an area in every
direction.
Paralympics Sports Games for disabled athletes organized by the International
Paralympic Committee and held each 4 years in winter or
summer.
Parenting Lifestyle The caring for and support of a child's physical, emotional,
developmental and social needs from birth to adulthood.
Paris Auto Show Autos A biennial auto show in Paris and often features many new
production automobile and concept car debuts.
Parks and Gardens Travel An area of natural, semi-natural or planted space, usually
outdoors, set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or
for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats.
Party Planning Lifestyle Advice in setting up a social gathering of invited guests,
often involving eating, drinking, dancing or the playing of
games.
Personal Finance Business The financial management which an individual or a family
unit performs to budget, save, and spend monetary
resources over time, taking into account various financial
risks and future life events.
Pets LIfestyle A domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility.
See also Cats and Dogs.
Pickleball Sports A racquet sport which combines elements of badminton,
tennis, and table tennis.
Political Campaigns Politics An organized effort which seeks to influence the decision
making progress within a specific group.
Political Politics People standing for election for political offices.
Candidates
Political Crises Politics Conflict that rises to a level where, depending on events,
governments can fall etc
Political Debates Politics A public debate held during a general election campaign,
where the candidates expose their political opinions and
public policy proposals, and criticism of them, to potential
voters.
Political Dissent Politics Disagreement between political groups, usually organized
and sometimes resulting in imprisonment of the dissenters
Political Process Politics The art or science of participating in the affairs of
government, a state of political party
Pop Culture Entertainment Also called mass culture or popular culture, it's a set of
practices, beliefs and objects with mass appeal at a given
point in time.
Popular Travel Places most frequently visited or rated/ranked highly by
Destinations travelers.
Pregnancy Health Social and medical issues around pregnancy and giving birth
including, doulas and midwives, obstetrics and medical
concerns.
Primaries Politics Often referred to as primary elections, they are a political
process by which voters can indicate their preference for
their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an
upcoming general election, local election, or by-election.
Psychology Science The study of the human mind, mental characteristics and
emotional processes.
Puzzles Gaming A game that tests a person's ingenuity or knowledge.
Queen Elizabeth Special Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth
Reports realms from February 6, 1952 until her death on September
8, 2022.
Racing Sports The sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
outside of motorsports or horse racing.
Rainbow Six Siege Gaming An online tactical shooter video game developed by Ubisoft
Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
Real Estate Business The land and any permanent structures, like a home, or
improvements attached to the land, whether natural or
man-made.
Real Estate Business The economic sector of homebuilding, housing construction,
Industry real estate development or construction and related real
estate activities.
Reality Shows Entertainment A genre of television programming that documents
purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring
unfamiliar people rather than professional actors.
Recalls Business A public call by a manufacturer for the return of a product
that may be defective or contaminated.
Recaps Entertainment Summary of events unfolding on a television show or
entertainment event.
Recipes Lifestyle A set of instructions for making something from various
ingredients.
Referendas Politics The principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a
measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by
popular initiative.
Regional News News-Other Coverage of events, by the news, in a regional geographical
context that would not be an interest to a national or
international audience.
Rehab Health A program for rehabilitating drug or alcohol abusers.
Relationships Lifestyle Interest in the way in which two or more people or groups
should regard and behave toward each other or an
emotional and sexual association between two people.
Religion Lifestyle Belief systems, institutions and people who provide moral
guidance to followers.
Restaurants Lifestyle A business where meals are prepared and served to the
public.
Retail Business The economic sector that sells consumer goods directly to
the end consumer via storefront, catalog, television or
online.
Retirement Business Withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active
working life.
Retreats Travel A quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax
alone or with a group, and can involve meditation or
spiritual activities.
Reviews Entertainment A critical evaluation of an event, performance, book, movie
or culture; a compilation of reviews may itself be called a
review.
Road Trips Travel An extended trip in a motor vehicle.
Rocket League Gaming A 2015 vehicular soccer video game developed and
published by Psyonix.
Role-playing Gaming A video game genre where the player controls the actions of
Games a character (or several party members) immersed in some
well-defined world, usually involving some form of character
development by way of recording statistics.
Romantic Trips Travel Travel by couples relating to or characterized by romance.
Royal Baby Entertainment The children of Imperial and royal family members.
Royals Entertainment Imperial and royal family members in their societal rather
than governmental roles.
Rugby Sports A form of football developed in Rugby (England) played with
an oval ball that may be kicked, carried and passed from
hand to hand. Points are scored when one team carries the
ball over the other team's goal line or kicks the ball between
two goal posts.
Rust Gaming A 2018 multiplayer-only survival video game developed by
Facepunch Studios.
Sandbox/Open Gaming A game that provides the player a great degree of creativity
World to interact with, or using a  virtual world  that the  player  can
explore and approach objectives freely, as opposed to a
world with more linear and structured gameplay.
Saving Money Business Income not spent by deferring consumption or by reducing
expenditures.
Scientific Science Institution that carries out or governs scientific work, such as
Institution the National Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Scientific Research Science The scientific and methodical investigation of events,
procedures and interactions to explain why they occur, or to
find solutions for problems.
Scientific Science Nationally or internationally established rules governing
Standards scientific and technological study and development, such as
calibration standards for scientific tools or equipment.
Self-driving cars Autos Also known as an autonomous car, driver-less car, or robotic
car (robo-car), it is a car incorporating vehicular automation,
that is, a ground vehicle that is capable of sensing its
environment and moving safely with little or no human
input.
Semiconductor Business The economic sector that produces electronic devices.
Industry
Severe Weather Weather Any dangerous meteorological phenomenon with the
potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss
of human life.
Sex Lifestyle Interest in sexual activity, including specifically sexual
 intercourse.
Sexual Health Health A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being
in relation to sexuality.
Shopping Lifestyle The action or activity of purchasing goods from stores;
especially food and household goods.
Shopping Trips Travel Travel focused on retail destinations.
Simulation Games Gaming A simulation game attempts to copy various activities from
real life in the form of a game for various purposes such as
training, analysis, prediction, or simply entertainment.
Ski Trips Travel Travel for which skiing is a major part of the trip.
Skiing Sports A winter sport using different types of skis.
Sleep Health The natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living
things that is marked by the absence of wakefulness and by
the loss of consciousness of one's surroundings, is
accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down
with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and
changes in brain activity and physiological functioning, is
made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep, and is
usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery
of vital bodily and mental functions.
Small Business Business Corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships which
have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a
regular-sized business or corporation.
Snacks Lifestyle A small amount of food eaten between meals.
Soap Operas Entertainment A serial drama performed originally on a daytime radio or
television program and chiefly characterized by tangled
interpersonal situations and melodramatic or sentimental
treatment.
Soccer Sports A form of football played by two teams competing on a pitch
by kicking a spherical ball. Points are scored by kicking or
heading the ball into a goal.
Social Issues News-Other Behaviors or conditions that negatively impact large
numbers of people and that is generally recognized as
something that needs to be addressed.
Social Sciences Science The study of human society in such aspects as linguistics,
anthropology, economics or sociology.
Software Technology Programming sets that, when installed on hardware,
perform specified functions.
Solo Trips Travel Travel by one's self without any partner or group.
South Africa Travel The southernmost country in Africa.
South America Travel A continent with 12 sovereign states.
Spas Travel A commercial establishment providing facilities devoted
especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and
relaxation.
Spending and Business Strategies for using bank loans and personal funds.
Borrowing
Sports Awards Sports Recognition of an athlete's career, such as induction into a
hall of fame.
Sports Discipline Sports Actions, including fines and suspensions levied by sports
Cases organizations and teams.
Sports Games Gaming A video game that simulates the practice of sports.
Sports Industry Sports Commercial issues related to sport.
Sports Leagues Sports Organizations or associations of sports.
Sports Managers Sports The executive leadership and owners of a sports team.
and Owners
Sports Records Sports Records or honors earned by athletes for their performance.
Sports Rules Sports Referees, umpires and other staff who enforce the rules of a
sport from on the field of play.
Sports Trades Sports The transfer of an athlete from one team to another, the
hiring or drafting of an athlete onto a team or the change in
professional status of a player on a team.
Sports Venues Sports Commercial facility for sporting event.
State Elections Politics Choosing individuals for government at a state level.
Stocks Business Also known as equity, a stock is a security that represents
the ownership of a fraction of the issuing corporation.
Strategy Games Gaming Game in which the players' uncoerced, and often
autonomous, decision-making skills have a high significance
in determining the outcome.
Streaming Entertainment Providers of entertainment (music, movies, series, etc.) that
deliver the content via an Internet connection to the
subscriber's computer, TV or mobile device.
Strength Training Health Activities that make muscles stronger.
Style Lifestyle Fashion and trends in clothing, footwear, accessories,
including the design, presentation and wearing of these
trends.
Summer Vacations Travel Travel during the break in the school academic year, usually
the months of July and August in the US.
Super Bowl Sports A football game played each year to determine the
championship of the National Football League.
Supreme Court Politics The highest court of the United states; the juridical branch of
the US government.
Surfing Sports Water sport where contestants catch and ride waves upright
on a surfboard.
Surgery Health The use of incisions made by medical instruments to
investigate or treat a medical condition or injury.
SUVs Autos Also known as a sport utility vehicle, it is a car classification
featuring a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station
wagon but built on a light-truck chassis with raised ground
clearance and four-wheel drive.
Table Tennis Sports A racquet sport for two or four (in doubles), who compete at
a table divided by a net using a small bat to play a
lightweight ball.
Taxes Business Compulsory financial charges or some other type of levy
imposed on a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a
governmental organization in order to fund government
spending and various public expenditures.
Tech and IT Business The study and design of computer systems, software and
networks.
Tech Business Business Any application of information technology that is integrated
into the operation of a business.
Teenagers Lifestyle Young people between the ages that describe childhood and
adulthood.
Tennis Sports A sport where two players, four in doubles, equipped with a
racket compete by hitting the ball over a net into the
opponent's side of the court with the aim of putting it out of
reach within the regulation lines, thus winning points.
Terrorism News-Other The calculated use of violence, especially against civilians, to
create terror to disrupt and demoralize societies for political
ends.
Therapy Health Treatment of physical, mental or medical conditions by non-
surgical means.
Tourist Spots Travel A place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent
or an exhibited natural or cultural value, historical
significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure and
amusement.
Tours and Travel A journey that includes visiting a number of places in
Activities) sequence and participating in activities while there,
especially with an organized group led by a guide.
Trailer Entertainment A selected group of scenes that are shown to advertise a
movie or TV show. Also see Game Trailers.
Train Travel Travel A means of transport on wheeled vehicles running on rails,
which are located on tracks.
Transportation Business The economic sector that consists of companies that provide
services moving people, goods, or the infrastructure to do so.
Travel Deals Travel Special bundled reduced-rate offers on trip packages, flights
or accommodations.
Travel Discounts Travel Savings on airfares, hotel rates as part of a membership
program.
Travel Food and Travel The act of traveling for a taste of place in order to get a
Drink sense of place.
Travel Guides Travel A collection of information about a place designed for the
use of visitors or tourists.
Travel Points & Travel A loyalty program designed for customers to accumulate
Rewards points which may then be redeemed for airline fares or hotel
rooms and other rewards.
Travel Products Travel Gear essential for travel or designed for convenience while
traveling.
Travel Stories Travel Encompasses outdoor literature, guide books, nature
writing, and travel memoirs.
Travel Tips Travel Simple short pieces of advice for travelers.
Treatments and Health The combating of a disease or a disorder.
Procedures
Trending Travel Places popular in online searches or on social media.
Destinations
Trends Lifestyle A current style or preference or a topic that is the subject of
many posts on a social media website within a short period
of time.
Trip Ideas Travel Collection of destination recommendations for travelers,
usually categorized by theme.
Trucks Autos A motor vehicle designed to transport cargo, carry
specialized payloads, or perform other utilitarian work.
TV Entertainment Video content, such as news, entertainment or information,
distributed via broadcast or internet.
TV Series Entertainment A connected set of television program episodes that run
under the same title, possibly spanning many seasons.
UFC Sports Stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship, an American
mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
US News News-Othr News relating to the United States (for markets outside US).
Vaccines Health Medications designed to create immunity to diseases.
Valentine’s Day Lifestyle Also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint
Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14.
Valorant Gaming A 2019 free-to-play first-person hero shooter developed and
published by Riot Games, for Microsoft Windows.
Vans Autos A medium-sized multipurpose motor vehicle having a boxlike
shape, rear or side doors and side panels (often with
windows) and high roof, used for transporting goods or
passengers.
Vintage Cars Autos An old automobile from the period of 1919 to 1930.
Virtual Trips Travel The use of technology to create a digital simulation with
sensory feedback of tourist attractions without visiting it in
person.
Volleyball Sports Two teams of six record points by hitting a ball over a net
into the opponent's half of the court, keeping it in the air at
all times. Points are won when opponents fail to return the
ball.
Voting Politics To choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or
authorize (someone or something) by vote.
War in Ukraine Special Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022.
Reports
Weather & Health Weather How weather can affect an individual's health.
Weather & Weather How weather can impact outdoor activities.
Outdoor Activities
Weather & Sports Weather How weather can affect sports events or activities.
Weather & Travel Weather How weather can impact travel.
Weather Forecasts Weather The long- or short-term meteorological prediction and
reporting of the upcoming weather for a given region.
Weather Weather Short- or long-term meteorological phenomena worthy of
Phenomenans study, reporting or public advisory such as climate change,
storms, heat waves or tornadoes.
Weather Stats Weather Numerical facts about the weather such as temperature,
barometric pressure, river levels, humidity or high and low
tides.
Weather Warnings Weather Alerts issued to the public about severe or notable weather
in their area.
Weddings Lifestyle Marriage ceremony and the events and parties surrounding
it, such as wedding receptions, engagement parties, bridal
showers and bachelor or bachelorette parties.
Weekend Reads Entertainment A curated collection of short articles or books recommended
to readers.
Weight Loss Health A measurable decline in body weight (BW) either
intentionally or from malnutrition or illness.
Wellness Health The active pursuit of good mental and physical health.
White House Politics Relating to the residence as well as the president of the U.S.
the executive department of the U.S. government.
Wildlife Trips Travel Travel to see animals or other organisms that grow or live
wild in an area without being introduced by humans.
Wine Lifestyle Interest in the consumption, production and collection of an
alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.
Winter Sports Sports Competitive sports or non-competitive recreational activities
which are played on snow or ice.
Winter Trips Travel Travel that includes winter activities or an escape to warmer
locales.
Women’s Fashion Lifestyle Styles and trends in women's clothing, footwear, accessories,
including the design, presentation and wearing of these
styles and trends.
Women’s Health Health The effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses
a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues.
Women’s Sports Sports The participation of women and girls in sports, physical
fitness and exercise.
Work Life Business The part of a person's life when they do a job or are at work.
Workouts Health A practice or exercise to test or improve one's fitness for
athletic competition, ability, or performance.
World News News-Other News from abroad, about a country or involving multiple
countries or a global subject.
Wrestling) Sports Combat sport where each wrestler attempts to win over his
adversary, by holding both shoulders on the ground (fall)
long enough to be in control. Points can also be decisive.
X Games Sports An annual extreme sports event organized, produced and
broadcast by ESPN where participants compete to win
 bronze, silver, and gold medals, as well as prize money.
Yoga and Pilates Health Yoga is a system of physical postures, breathing techniques,
and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often
practiced independently especially in Western cultures to
promote physical and emotional well-being; Pilates is an
exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat
or with the use of specialized apparatus and aims to improve
flexibility and stability by strengthening the muscles and
especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and
lower back.
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