human interest
noun
: a quality that attracts attention because it involves the experiences of real people
a story that has human interest
a human-interest story
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
All the Biggest Deadpool & Wolverine Cameos Revealed: Who Has Fans Buzzing?
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Taylor Swift Wore $2,400 Dress for Patrick Mahomes' Charity Gala in Las Vegas
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The Monday through Thursday shows focus on news and human interest stories, with Fridays devoted to sports.
—Staff Reports, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Human interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20interest. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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