What’s your purpose in life? It’s a daunting question. But your answer may say a lot about your well-being. Studies link a sense of purpose to better physical and mental health. But your purpose isn’t ...

Find out how much you know about the week’s local news, and see how you do against other Times Union readers. We’ll upload a new batch of questions Friday morning. Sign up for our news quiz email, and ...

Is there too much stress in your life? To find out, take this quiz, adapted from a scale developed by Peter Lovibond at the University of New South Wales. For the first 16 questions, please indicate ...

Can an athlete logo contain multitudes? Can a monochromatic mark somehow capture all the glory of a basketball player’s achievements, the verve of a charismatic tennis star, or celly after a scored ...

Can you spot the deepfake videos and AI images? Well, it’s not as easy as you think! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fascinating technology that helps computers and machines learn and make decisions ...

January 30, 2026 • When the news gets too heavy, the quiz is forced to turn to pop culture questions — so there are a lot this week. Let's see how you do!