Most American households’ cash and savings are shrinking, SF Fed report says
Middle- and low-income U.S. families now have significantly fewer liquid resources like bank deposits than they were on track to have before the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating...
View ArticleEmbattled British energy giant exceeds toxic pollutant limits at Louisiana...
British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its wood pellet production facilities...
View ArticleHow risky pregnancy care is being affected by abortion bans
Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her. Emergency room doctors at Ascension Seton Williamson in Texas handed her a pamphlet on miscarriage and told her...
View ArticlePOV: Trump is making bogus claims about Kamala Harris using AI—and he’s...
Size matters, and it matters to Donald Trump more than most. Trump kicked off his presidency by exaggerating the modest turnout at his inauguration; now, he’s desperate to diminish the crowds showing...
View ArticleTrump and Harris want to end taxes on workers’ tips. Here’s why that wouldn’t...
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips.But experts say there’s a reason Congress...
View ArticleStarbucks stock jumps after Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is named new CEO in a...
In a major shakeup, Starbucks Corporation has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol, currently the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chairman and chief executive officer, effective...
View ArticleDonald Trump’s big return to X was a win for Elon Musk—and a loss for civic...
Seldom has the medium been the message more than it was on Monday night, when Elon Musk hosted a live conversation with Donald Trump on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Doing a one-on-one...
View ArticleLL Flooring is closing stores in bankruptcy: Full list and map of 94 doomed...
Premier flooring retailer LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. has announced that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing 94 of its stores across 31 states. The flooring store operator,...
View ArticleRust Belt cities just got fast-tracked for transit improvements
Chicago officials had planned to reopen a long-shuttered elevated train station near the United Center more than four years ago, but numerous delays left some neighbors wondering if it ever would...
View ArticleHow older adults are preparing for the ‘greatest technological revolution’
The students — most with gray hair, some with canes, all at least in their 60s — couldn’t believe what they were hearing.“Oh, my God,” whispered a retired college professor.“Does it come with...
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Liquid Death’s new flavor is . . . Hot Fudge Sundae?
Specialty ice cream brand Van Leeuwen has collaborated with a laundry list of brands and artists over the past few years on a variety of ice cream flavors. Kraft Mac N’ Cheese, Hidden Valley Ranch,...
View ArticleAmericans prefer ‘climate change’ and ‘global warming’ over more heated...
You probably have been hearing phrases like “climate crisis,” “climate emergency” or “climate justice” more often lately as people try to get across the urgent risks and consequences of climate...
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Why Olympic athletes experience a comedown—and how to cope
Former US swimmer Michael Phelps has been outspoken about his mental health struggles. lev radin/Shutterstock Imagine hearing a crowd of roaring fans every time you make an appearance. Thousands of...
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Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Pixel phones, and it’s a trainwreck
With its new Pixel 9 phones, Google Assistant is getting a demotion. In its place, Google’s will ship Gemini as the default voice assistant on its flagship phones. Gemini uses large language models to...
View ArticleUAW files charges against Trump and Musk over anti-strike remarks on X
The United Auto Workers Union said on Tuesday it has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate...
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Do you want this burger, or do you want this baby cow to live?
Whether for animal welfare or the environment, many of us feel at least a twinge of guilt eating meat. But when you walk up to the butcher counter, it’s too late to protest. Yes, you can vote on a...
View ArticleWhat is unschooling and why is it stirring up TikTok?
A fringe group of parents think following your child’s learning instincts, rather than setting them a standard educational pattern, is the best way to foster their growth. The trend, known as...
View ArticlePOV: Trump Media’s stock has tumbled 57% this year—and his fans are bearing...
On the campaign trail, former president Donald Trump talks frequently about what a great businessman and a great investor he is. But one topic he doesn’t discuss is the collective $1 billion-plus of...
View ArticleCalifornia Gov. Newsom calls on school districts to limit student cellphone use
California and South Carolina could become the next states to limit cellphone use in schools, with state officials taking up the issue Tuesday. California Governor Gavin Newsom is sending letters to...
View ArticleWhy America’s oldest metro is the fastest-growing place for young kids
As one of the world’s largest retirement communities, The Villages in central Florida is known for its endless golf courses, having the oldest median age in the United States, and its traffic-stopping...
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